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Initial Rope/Chain Feed Into Windlass
(850 Stealth Series)
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The windlass accommodates Good
color-coded line of the proper diameter with 5/16” BBB
ACCO
anchor chain.
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This should be purchased with your windlass to ensure proper operation.
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Once the windlass is installed, you are ready for initial loading of the anchor rode into the
anchor windlass. The factory recommends installing the line into the windlass directly from the
dock in front of the boat (see installation below).
Installation of the Line & Chain
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At the bow of the boat, using a broom handle as an axle, spin the chain and line off the reel
onto the dock or foredeck of your boat. Do
Not
remove the rope over the sides of the reel!
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Pass the bitter end through the anchor roller and/or pulpit. Wrap the bitter end of the line
around the rope/chain gypsy while holding the tension finger out.
Be Careful! Do Not
activate
the windlass at this time! Be sure your fingers and hands are clear before operating windlass.
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With the anchor line in position, release the tension finger allowing the tension finger to engage
the line in the rope/chain gypsy.
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Be sure that the tension finger is engaging the anchor line before operating the windlass.
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Operate the raise switch and power in approximately 10 to 15 feet of anchor line.
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Go below and secure the end of your anchor line. This should be tied off in the locker or to a
block of wood on the end of the line. This can prevent the loss of your entire line and anchor.
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Once the line is secured, activate the raise switch and retrieve all but the last 15 feet of your
line and chain. Attach the anchor to the chain lead, a swivel shackle may be used.
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Complete the retrieval of the anchor rode. A safety line to your anchor may be considered.
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You are now ready to anchor your boat automatically with your Good
Automatic Rope/Chain
Windlass.
