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Exterior Equipment
11.2 Rope Locker & Windlass
Bow Roller
The bow roller is built into the hull and is equipped
with hardware that allows the anchor to be oper-
ated and stored at the roller. The roller assem-
bly, windlass, anchor line and chain binder are
concealed below a hatch in the deck. The anchor
line is stored in the rope locker and routed out the
windlass, through the roller and connected to the
anchor chain. A chain binder is provided between
the windlass and the roller to secure the anchor.
Always make sure the anchor is properly secured
by the chain binder when it is in the stored posi-
tion on the roller.
The chain binder is accessed by opening the hatch
and is designed to connect to a link in the anchor
chain when the anchor is hauled in. To release the
binder, pull the anchor chain in slightly to relieve
the tension on the binder, then release the binder
from the chain. To secure the anchor in the up
and stored position, raise the anchor until it seats
rmly in the roller with the chain snug. Attach the
chain binder to a link in the chain. Before getting
underway after hauling the anchor, always make
sure the binder is properly attached to the anchor
chain link and the hatch is closed and latched.
Rope Locker
The anchor rope locker, windlass and windlass
rocker switch are concealed in a recess below a
hatch in the deck. A gas charged spring supports
the hatch in the open position. A ush, twist lock
latch secures the hatch in the closed position.
Always make sure the hatch is closed and latched
before operating the boat above idle speed.
The rope locker and anchor line is accessed
through an opening next to the windlass. The
anchor line is always stored in the rope locker and
there is an eye tting to secure the bitter end of
the anchor line.
After the anchor is hauled in and secured with
the chain binder, use the washdown hose to rinse
the anchor, chain and hardware. Make sure the
Saltwater or Fresh Water switch is on before using
the selected washdown hose. Use the fresh water
washdown when possible to reduce corrosion on
the windlass and hardware. Remember to open
the hatch and rinse the windlass and all hardware
with freshwater when the boat is washed at the
end of each day when the raw water washdown
has been used to rinse the hardware when the
anchor was hauled.
Bow Roller & Anchor
The rope locker is designed for the anchor line and
not for storing anchors or additional anchor lines.
Do not store anchors or any heavy objects in the
locker. Anchors and weights for oating markers
will bounce and damage the hull or rope locker if
they are stored there. They will also interfere with
the operation of the windlass. Always store and
secure additional anchors and weights in a storage
compartment in the cockpit as far aft as possible.
The rope locker is drained by a tting in the hull
side near the bottom of the locker. It is very
important to check the drain frequently to make
sure it is clean and free owing.
Periodically remove the anchor line from the rope
locker, rinse it with fresh water and allow it to dry
in the sun. Cleaning the anchor line regularly
will reduce odors in the rope locker and increase
the life of the line.
The line should also be inspected for abrasions
or signs of deterioration. Replace the line if it
shows any sign of damage or deterioration. It is
important to replace the anchor line with a new
line of the type recommended or supplied by the
windlass manufacturer.
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