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Quicksilver 855WE — System & Component Overview and Operaon
Before operang the windlass, make sure that the safely
lanyard is removed from the anchor
Anchor Windlass
Bow windlass
Foot switches
Windlass switch
Windlass breaker
Operaon From the Helm
To operate the windlass, the windlass breaker, located in the baery switch panel tub, must be turned
ON. Operaon of the windlass at the helm is controlled by a momentary switch used to raise and
lower the anchor. Pushing down on the switch will lower the anchor, while pushing up on the switch
raises the anchor.
Operaon From the Bow
With the windlass breaker in the ON posion, you can alternavely operate the windlass via foot
switches located on the port side of the anchor locker. To operate, rst li the protecve covers over
both switches. To lower the anchor, press the right foot switch marked with a down arrow. To raise
the anchor, press the le foot switch marked with an up arrow. When nished, or not in use, make
sure the protecve covers are closed over the foot switches.
Manual operaon
In the event that there is a loss of power, the windlass can sll be used to raise or lower the anchor
manually. If there is a loss of power, check the windlass breaker to see if it needs to be reset. If you