Regal 30 EXPRESS - Exterior Equipment

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Equipment Operation
EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
There are a variety of components found on the deck.
For the most in-depth information, refer to that par-
ticular equipment manufacturer’s manual located in
the owner’s document pouch.
Equipment or vendors may change during a boat’s life
cycle. Portions of the components discussed here may or may not
be on your vessel. They may vary visually or in description.
Regal retains the right to change vendors, equipment, speci-
fications and other technical data at any time.
TYPICAL WINDLASS
If equipped, the windlass is used for anchoring. It features
a chain and anchor. Be sure to familiarize yourself with
the windlass owner’s manual before attempting to
operate it.
Keep all body parts and loose clothing clear of the chain
and gypsy to avoid personal injury. The windlass must
not be the only means of releasing the anchor. Never
use the windlass under power with the emergency
handle inserted into the clutch nut or gypsy cap.
To let out the anchor make sure the gypsy is locked and
the safety lanyard is off the anchor chain. Use the dash
switch to let the anchor out while backing down slightly
in reverse.
The vessel engine is used in reverse slightly to break the
anchor loose instead of
the windlass. Once loose,
press the dash switch to
retrieve the anchor. As the
anchor approaches the
boat slow the process
down so the bow is not
damaged by the rising
anchor.Maintain
sufficient chain tension to
control the vessel and
prevent the bow from
swinging around. Before
any maintenance is performed remove the chain from the
gypsy and rope from the drum. Periodically spray down
the outer casting of the anchor windlass. Use only chain
and spare parts as recommended by the manufacturer.
Note that the anchor features a safety lanyard that
must be released for the anchor to be operated
through the windlass controls. Reconnect lanyard
after retrieving anchor.
Windlass
Emergency
Handle
To let out the anchor with the emergency handle, insert
the handle in the gypsy. Unlock the gypsy just enough so
the anchor will start to let out.
To retrieve the anchor, tighten the gypsy lock. Insert the
handle into the other hexagon hole and crank the handle
in a counterclockwise direction to bring the anchor up.
Be sure you use the engines to first break the anchor free
from the bottom Watch the anchor as it approaches the
bow to avoid damage.
Windlass
Chain
Safety Lanyard
TYPICAL WINDLASS
Cleat
Chain GuardAnchor