Lagoon 620 - 2.8 Windlass and Anchoring Procedures

 2.8 Windlass, anchoring
The electric windlass works with the 24 V domestic batteries.
Operate the windlass from the helm station or with the control in a
locker to starboard on the foredeck.
In the event of the electric windlass failure to operate, check its circuit
breaker in the service room on the foredeck.
For the sake of safety, a switch at the portside helm station makes
possible to switch off the electric windlass as well as the capstans
and all the electric winches.
Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for windlass maintenance.
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PREPARING ANCHORING
Set the strop fastening it to the chainplates at the ends of the main
beam.
Insert the strop inside the stem anchor roller.
Make fast the strop to the central cleat when lowering the chain.
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ANCHORING
Have your boat head wind and without speed.
Pay out the chain while moving back slowly.
Secure the chain on the strop.
Release the chain until the strop is taut.
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LIFTING THE ANCHOR
Ensure that the chain is properly set on the gypsy.
Activate the windlass in the upward position.
Slowly go near the anchor using the engine (do not use the windlass
force to winch up the boat).
Visually check the final metres until the anchor makes contact with
the anchor roller.
Check the position of the anchor on the stemhead fitting.
In the event of electrical failure, use the winch handle on the windlass
to lift the anchor.
Nota : the boat is fitted with a chain counter.
The standard measurement "Zero" corresponds to the position of the
anchor ready to be dropped.
Refer to instructions for its use and maintenance.
HULL / DECK
HULL
DECK
2
LAGOON 62O
25
RECOMMENDATION
Before anchoring, check the depth of water, the
power of the current and the quality of the bottom.
RECOMMENDATION
The electric windlass should be used with one or
two engines running.
WARNING
Windlass operations are dangerous :
- Always keep the ground takle clear and free.
- Always proceed with care, wearing gloves and
always wearing shoes.
- Make sure that nobody leans on the windlass when
operating the control.