Anchor Windlass
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Grand Soleil 46.3'
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Recommendations
• Always use the anchor windlass with the engine running at 1/2
revs. to prevent excessive drainage of the batteries caused by the
high electric consumption of the windlass under heavy load.
- In case of emergency, the windlass may also be used with the
main engine off.
• While operating the anchor windlass, do not stand too close or in
front of it to prevent injury if the chain accidentally jumps off the
wildcat.
• The anchor windlass should not be used as a mooring cleat. Never
leave the chain in tension but secure it to the mooring cleats as
follows:
- When mooring is completed, attach a strop fastened to the
mooring cleats with one, or better, two pieces of cable to one
of the chain rings.
- Release the tension on the anchor windlass slightly, letting
chain out so that the load is on the strops and not on the
windlass.
- To secure the anchor textile line, tie it directly to one of the cleats.
Maintenance
As a general rule, the anchor windlass, although placed in the most
exposed area of the yacht, does not need any special care.
• Please remember that your windlass is built with component of
different metals and, subsequently, is subject to galvanic corro-
sion in the presence of salt and moisture. By hosing off the
windlass with fresh water on a regular basis to prevent salt build
up, this problem will be partially avoided.
Always refer to the enclosed Owner’s Manual supplied by the
Manufacturer.
