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Chapter 4
TYPICAL WINDLASS HARDWARE
CLEAT
CHAIN
LOCK
(STOPPER)
FOOT
SWITCH
UP
FOOT
SWITCH
DOWN
ROPE
LOCKER
CHAIN
WINDLASS
SWITCH
WINDLASS
ROPE
ANCHOR
SHANK
WINDLASS COMPONENTS
The windlass is used to au-
tomatically raise and lower
the anchor. Before attempt-
ing to lower the rope/chain
rode check the rope locker
for tangled rope or chain.
As seen in the illustration
above open the deck locker
to gain access to the wind-
lass switch. The switch “off ” position is at 12 o’ clock.
With the switch “on” position (shown above) at 3 o’clock
the foot switches are energized. If the foot switches have
no power check the breaker located at the battery man-
agement panel.
The chain lock (stopper) is used to hold the chain portion
of the anchor line assembly and does not effect the ny-
lon anchor line. Before using the windlass make sure the
chain lock (stopper) is positioned with the lever pointing
toward the stern.
The chain lock “dances” or ratchets over the chain while
the process of retrieving the anchor rode is underway.
The chain stopper will lock the chain once the anchor is
completely retrieved into the bow pulpit chute.
TO BOW
TO STERN
CHAIN LOCK
(STOPPER)
CHAIN LOCK LEVER
POSITIONED TO
ENGAGE CHAIN
SWITCH SHOWN IN
“ON” POSITION
OFF
ON
Note: Make sure the chain lock (stopper) is positioned to engage
the chain once the anchor is retrieved. This prevents the chain from
paying out under abnormal conditions or when a weakened gipsy
clutch condition exists.
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