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Exterior Equipment
to open the hatch and rinse the windlass and all
hardware with freshwater when the boat is washed
at the end of each day.
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.
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 moving the wind-
lass switch at the helm or in the compartment near
the windlass to “DOWN.” The windlass control
switches are protected by a circuit breaker in the
head compartment breaker panel.
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 the
cleat provided to relieve the load on the windlass.
The anchor is hauled in by releasing the line from
the cleat and moving the Windlass switch to “UP.”
Always start the engines before hauling the an-
chor 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 underway.
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.
A WINDLASS MUST BE USED WITH CARE. IT IS EXTREMELY
IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL AND
BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND
PROPER OPERATION OF THE WINDLASS BEFORE USING IT
WITH YOUR BOAT. ALWAYS ENSURE THAT LIMBS, FINGERS,
HAIR AND CLOTHING ARE KEPT CLEAR OF THE WINDLASS
AND ANCHOR LINE DURING OPERATION.
A PARTIALLY LOWERED AND LOOSE ANCHOR CAN CAUSE
CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE TO THE HULL. DO NOT USE A
WINDLASS AS A SOLE MEANS OF SECURING AN ANCHOR IN
THE BOW ROLLER. ALWAYS SECURE THE ANCHOR TO A CHAIN
BINDER BEFORE OPERATING YOUR BOAT.
Windlass Switch in the Rear of the Rope Locker
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