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MONTEREY

BOATS

Exterior Equipment

11.2 Windlass & Bow Roller

(

264FS/264FSX/264FSC)

A windlass is optional on 264 models. The wind-
lass/bow roller installation replaces the bow ladder
on 264FS and 264FSX models.

The windlass and anchor roller assembly is mount-
ed to the deck in the rope locker below the hatch.
The anchor is stored on the roller assembly 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. A chain binder
is provided between the windlass and the roller to
secure the anchor.  Always make sure the anchor
is properly secured by the chain binder when it is
in the stored position on the roller.
The windless, chain binder, anchor cleat and rope
locker is accessed by opening the hatch.  The chain
binder is designed to connect to a link in the anchor
chain when the anchor is hauled in.  To release the
binder, pull the anchor chain in slightly to relieve
the tension on the binder, then release the binder
from the chain. To secure the anchor in the up
and stored position, raise the anchor until it seats

firmly in the roller with the chain snug. Attach the

chain binder to a link in the chain. Before getting
underway after hauling the anchor, always make
sure the binder is properly attached to the anchor
chain link and the hatch is closed and latched.

The anchor is lowered by releasing the anchor
from the cleat or chain binder near the roller and
operating a “DOWN” control at the helm, or the
rocker switch at the bow next to the windlass.

The windlass control switches are activated and
protected by a “push to reset” breaker in the
helm switch breaker panel. The main circuit for
the windlass is protected by a heavy duty circuit
breaker in the starboard bilge behind the cockpit
cooler compartment.

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 an-
chor line cleat to relieve the load on the windlass.

The anchor is hauled in by releasing the line from
the cleat and operating the “UP” control at the helm
or the switch on the deck near the windlass. Once
the anchor is retrieved, independently secure the
anchor to the chain binder to prevent it from being

264FS/264FSX/264FSC Windlass, Chain Binder

& Anchor Line Cleat

264FS/264FSX Windlass & Roller

accidentally released. This is especially important
while the boat is underway.

A partially lowered and loose anchor can cause
considerable damage to the hull. Do not use a
windlass as a sole means of securing an anchor in
the bow roller. Always secure the anchor with the
chain binder before operating your boat.

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 windlass.

WARNING

A 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.