Hunter MH37 - Keel

Underwater Gear
6.7
Figure 6.15
Figure 6.16
6.5.2.2 Raising the Anchor
Turn power on to the windlass at the Battery Switch
Panel (see DC System chapter in this manual).
Set the Anchor breaker (see DC System chapter in
this manual).
Start the boat engines (reduces battery load and pro
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vides boat control when anchor is freed)
Lift the protective cap from the windlass foot switch
located on the bow near the anchorwell and depress
the up switch (Fig. 6.16). Be careful as the anchor
approaches the hull and anchor roller. Continue until
the anchor properly rests in the anchor roller.
Rotate the anchor stop flapper back into position
to notch the chain from an undesired deployment.
6.5.2.3 Manual Windlass Operation
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In the event the windlass is not functioning normally
under power, one can manually lower or raise the anchor.
A winch lever is included with the windlass for manual
anchor deployment and maintenance of your windlass.
Please refer to OEM manual for details on manual use
and maintenance instructions and schedules.
NOTE: It is important that the windlass clutch is tight for proper
operation and safety. Periodically check the clutch and tighten
if necessary.
6.6 Keel
The keel (Fig. 6.1) provides a greater measure of lateral
stability and generally simpler and more reliable handling
of your boat. The keel design is based on the boat’s
weight and sail plan while minimizing draft. Hunter’s
standard keel is the shoal keel with available options of a
deep keel or bilge keels.
The keel is fabricated with a configuration of large bolts
and mounted to the hull’s keel sump. Keel bolt nuts
should be checked periodically to counter any thread
slippage (see the Maintenance chapter in this manual for
details on keel bolt specs). Removal, installation and nut
adjustments of the keel should be performed by trained
and competent professionals.