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Exterior Equipment
in slightly to relieve the tension on the binder,
then rotate the binder up to the full release posi-
tion. To secure the anchor in the up and stored
position, rotate the binder down until it rides on
the anchor chain. The binder will automatically
secure itself to the last vertical link in the anchor
chain as the anchor is set in the pulpit and roller.
Before getting underway after hauling the anchor,
always make sure the binder is completely set on
the anchor chain link and the hatch is closed and
latched.
Anchor and Rope Locker
The anchor rope locker, windlass and fresh water
washdown hose are concealed in a recess below
a hatch in the deck. A gas spring supports the
hatch in the open position. A “push to close” latch
secures the hatch in the closed position. Always
make sure the hatch is closed and properly 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. Always make sure the
deck hatch is closed and properly latched before
getting underway.
The anchor/windlass recess is equipped with
spigot plumbed with raw water to clean the anchor,
anchor line, windlass and hardware. After the an-
chor is hauled in and secured with the chain binder,
the anchor, line, windlass and all hardware should
be rinsed clean using a washdown hose attached
to the spigot. Make sure the Raw Water switch is
on before using the washdown hose.
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 cockpi, 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.
Windlass
The windlass is mounted in the compartment be-
low the hatch in the deck. The anchor is stored
on the roller and is raised and lowered by the
windlass. The anchor line is stored in the rope
locker and routed out through the windlass to the
anchor chain.
The anchor is lowered by releasing the anchor
chain from the chain binder and operating a
“DOWN” control at the helm or the foot switch
near the windlass. The windlass control switches
are protected by circuit breakers in the head com-
partment breaker panel and near the batteries.
After the anchor is set, the windlass must not be
left to take the entire force from the anchor line.
Boats lying to their anchor in a high swell or heavy
weather conditions will snub on the line. This can
cause slippage or apply excessive loads to the
windlass. The line should be made fast to a cleat
provided to relieve the load on the windlass.
The anchor is hauled in by releasing the line from
the cleat and operating the “UP” control at the
helm or the foot switch on the deck near the wind-
lass. Always start the engines before hauling the
anchor and motor up to the anchor as the line is
retrieved to relieve the load on the windlass. Once
the anchor is retrieved, independently secure the
anchor to the chain binder to prevent it from being
accidentally released. This is especially important
while the boat is under way.
The windlass manufacturer provides an owner’s
manual with its product. It is extremely important
that you read the manual and become familiar
with the proper care and operation of the wind-
lass. Refer to the Operation chapter for tips on
anchoring your boat.
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