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Exterior Equipment
Periodically remove the anchor line from the rope
locker, rinse it with fresh water and allow it to dry
in the sun. Cleaning the anchor line regularly will
reduce odors in the rope locker and increase the
life of the line.
The line should also be inspected for abrasions
or signs of deterioration. Replace the line if it
shows any sign of damage or deterioration. It is
important to replace the anchor line with a new
line of the type recommended or supplied by the
windlass manufacturer.
Windlass
The windlass is mounted in the compartment be-
low the hatch in the deck. The anchor is stored
on the roller and is raised and lowered by the
windlass. The anchor line is stored in the rope
locker and routed out through the windlass to the
anchor chain.
The anchor is lowered by releasing it from the
chain binder near the roller and operating the
WINDLASS DOWN switch at the helm or pressing
the down button in the remote windlass switch.
The windlass control switches are protected by the
circuit breakers built into the helm switches and
fuses in the accessory fuse panel in the battery
switch panel. The main circuit for the windlass is
protected by a heavy duty circuit breaker.
After the anchor is set, the windlass must not
be left to take the entire force from the anchor
line. Boats lying to their anchor in a high swell
or heavy weather conditions will snub on the line.
This can cause slippage or apply excessive loads
to the windlass. The line should be made fast to
the anchor line cleat mounted in the compart-
ment next to the windlass to relieve the load on
the windlass.
The anchor is hauled in by releasing the line from
the cleat and operating the WINDLASS UP switch
at the helm or pressing the up button in the re-
mote windlass switch. Always start the engines
before hauling the anchor and motor up to the
anchor as the line is retrieved to relieve the load
on the windlass.
Once the anchor is retrieved, independently se-
cure the anchor to the chain binder to prevent it
from being accidentally released. This is especially
important while the boat is under way.
The windlass manufacturer provides an owner’s
manual with its product. It is extremely important
that you read the manual and become familiar
with the proper care and operation of the wind-
lass. Refer to the Operation chapter for tips on
anchoring your boat.
WARNING
THE WINDLASS MUST BE USED WITH CARE. IT IS EXTREMELY
IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL AND
BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND
PROPER OPERATION OF THE WINDLASS BEFORE USING IT
WITH YOUR BOAT. ALWAYS ENSURE THAT LIMBS, FINGERS,
HAIR AND CLOTHING ARE KEPT CLEAR OF THE WINDLASS
AND ANCHOR LINE DURING OPERATION.
A PARTIALLY LOWERED AND LOOSE ANCHOR CAN CAUSE
CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE TO THE HULL. DO NOT USE THE
WINDLASS AS A SOLE MEANS OF SECURING AN ANCHOR
IN THE BOW ROLLER. ALWAYS SECURE THE ANCHOR TO
THE CHAIN BINDER BEFORE OPERATING YOUR BOAT.
Remote Windlass Switch
Summary of Contents for 340 DC
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