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6.5-1
6.5 Operating tips
• Vessels at anchor will snub on the
rode and this can cause slippage
or apply excessive loads to the
windlass.
1. When anchoring, power rode out
allowing the vessel to take up stern
away preventing the rode tangling
with anchor. Use this method for
mooring stern fi rst to a jetty.
2. To aid recovery, under power, move
vessel towards anchor but not over
and beyond, as this can cause
damage to topside.
• As anchor approaches the vessel
use careful adjustments of controls
to avoid damaging vessel.
• Scope: As a guide it is
recommended that the depth of
chain to rope is 7 to 1 at anchor.
When retrieving anchor do not
overload or stall in windlass.
To prevent damage the fall-
safe pawl MUST NOT be left to
take the entire force from the
anchor rode while at anchor.
The rode should be secured
directly to a bollard, sampson
post or cleat and a chain
secured by a chain stopper.
6.5-2
6. Operation
7.1 Servicing schedule
Regularly:
• Wash down the windlass using fresh
water.
• Examine all electrical connections
for corrosion, clean and lightly
grease.
• Check anchor locker drain to avoid
water damage to motor/gearbox.
• If anchor locker fi lls with water,
check motor is dry and free of rust.
• Check anchor rode splice for wear.
• Check gypsy as it is a high wear
item and will last longer if properly
used. When re-assembling the cone
and gypsy, add a small smear of
grease to the contact surfaces.
• Check mounting studs after fi rst
two or three recoveries and regularly
thereafter.
Annually:
• Check electric cables for damage.
Repair/renew as required.
• Strip the above deck components,
clean and lightly grease.
• Check motor/gearbox for corrosion,
clean and repaint with a suitable
marine grade oil based enamel
paint.
• Remove electric motor cover and
blow dust away from brushes using
foot pump or similar taking care not
to breathe any dust.
WARNING! Isolate the windlass
using circuit breaker/isolator.
WARNING! Ensure rode is
adequately secured to an
independent strong point.
7. Servicing
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