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Exterior Equipment
Bow Roller & Anchor
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 assembly,
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 position 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 fresh water washdown in the
windlass compartment to rinse the anchor, chain,
windlass and hardware. Make sure the Fresh Water
switch is on before using the washdown hose. Using
the fresh water washdown will 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 anchor hardware has not been
rinsed or the raw water washdown has been used
to rinse the hardware when the anchor was hauled.
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 impor-
tant 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 below
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.
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