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Deckmate 25 Free Fall 

Pontoon

 

Windlass 

Please read and save these instructions. Read carefully before attempting to assemble, install, 

operate or maintain the product described. Protect yourself and others by observing all safety 

information. Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or property 

damage! Retain instructions for future reference.

 Operating Instructions and Replacement Parts List

Deckmate 25 Freefall Pontoon Windlass

Description

The Deckmate 25 Free Fall Pontoon Windlass assists in the launching and retrieving of a 

“mushroom” or “river” style anchor typically used on pontoon boats.

 

This windlass has the capacity to 

lift up to a fi fty pound anchor and the patented free fall feature gives it the ability to drop and set the 

anchor in a fraction of the time that it takes a traditional power down windlass. The built in light 

assists retrieving anchors and launching or retrieving the boat at night.

Unpacking

When unpacking, inspect carefully for any damage that may have occurred during transit. Make sure 

any loose fi ttings, bolts, etc.., are tightened before putting unit into service.

Caution means a hazard that  

may cause minor or moderate 

injury if the warning is 

ignored.  It also may mean a 

hazard that will only cause 

damage to property.

Warning means a hazard 

that could cause death or 

serious injury if the warning 

is ignored.

P44054 05/22

Danger means a hazard 

that will cause death or 

serious in-jury if the 

warning is ignored.

Featuring patented 

“free fall release 

system” & over-

sized davit roller 

for smooth hands 

free operation

®

General Safety Information

Throughout this manual potential safety hazards will be noted with the following terms.  

Please read and understand these terms before operating the product.

© 2022 Powerwinch

Summary of Contents for Deckmate 25 Free Fall Pontoon Windlass

Page 1: ...on of the time that it takes a traditional power down windlass The built in light assists retrieving anchors and launching or retrieving the boat at night Unpacking When unpacking inspect carefully fo...

Page 2: ...s disconnect the wiring harness from the battery before attempting to install relocate or service the winch or switch Cruising and boat trailering hazards 1 When the boat is cruising or being trailere...

Page 3: ...bow roller comes unassembled in the packaging with the windlass Locate the parts shown below before start ing the assembly 3 Operating Instructions and Replacement Parts List Deckmate 25 Free Fall Pon...

Page 4: ...ST070932AV WASHER P10951 BOW ROLLER HOUSING P55704 HEX NUT ST070932AV WASHER FIGURE 2 ASSEMBLING ROLLER INTO HOUSING FIGURE 3 COMPLETELY ASSEMBED BOW ROLLER Insert P55712 Bow Roller Spacer into P55710...

Page 5: ...Replacement Parts List Deckmate 25 Free Fall Pontoon Windlass STEP 1 Continued FIGURE 4 Bow roller assembly assembled to bow of boat Cut away view IMPORTANT BEFORE DRILLING HOLES TO MOUNT WINCH MECHAN...

Page 6: ...cation of the switch 1 Locating the switch on the helm will allow the boat to be steered toward the anchor point when the winch is being used 2 Locating the switch on the helm will require extra wirin...

Page 7: ...n in Figure 12 Figure 12 Switch Plate Assembly Rocker Switch Switch Plate Rear view of switch Make sure angled terminals are located as shown Top of Switch Plate 4 Locate push button switch for light...

Page 8: ...wire P55801 2 B 10 ring terminal for 8 gage wire ST072730AV 2 C 5 16 ring terminal for 8 gage wire ST072732AV 6 D Red switch wire assembly P44071 2 E Black switch wire assembly P44072 2 F 5 16 ring te...

Page 9: ...rubber boot that ts over switch and assemble as shown in Figure 17 Switch Boot Push Button Switch Figure 17 Light Switch Assembly Insert push button switch through hole in switch plate and secure with...

Page 10: ...55801 2 B 10 ring terminal for 8 gage wire ST072730AV 2 C 5 16 ring terminal for 8 gage wire ST072732AV 6 D Red switch wire assembly P44071 2 E Black switch wire assembly P44072 2 F 5 16 ring terminal...

Page 11: ...unting the switch to the winch cover locate the four screws that are needed to secure the switch plate in Figure 17 and assemble them as shown in Figure 20 Secure switch plate using screws in kit Figu...

Page 12: ...spot has been located and the depth of the water is estimated the anchor can be dropped 2 Turn the the boat into the wind and put the mo tor in neutral 3 Once the boat has stopped all forward progres...

Page 13: ...g the rope refer to the following instructions Anchor Line Replacement Make sure that the windlass is in the free fall mode of operation Next disconnect the power to the windlass at the battery Locate...

Page 14: ...Promptly notify the Seller or the Company of any claim hereunder 3 At the Option of the Company return the Product to the Company for inspection Authorization must be given prior to any Product retur...

Page 15: ...tn Customer Service 2268 Fairview Blvd Fairview TN 37062 Operating Instructions and Replacement Parts List Deckmate 25 Freefall Pontoon Windlass 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ITEM PART DESCRIPTION QTY 1 P...

Page 16: ...5 16 18 1 24 P10273 WASHER 1 4 ID 1 3 2 22 25 24 11 12 4 6 10 7 29 20 23 14 1 26 13 27 31 19 28 33 32 18 34 8 9 15 5 17 16 21 30 35 36 37 38 39 40 ITEM PART DESCRIPTION QTY 25 P79520 HHCS 1 4 20 X 50...

Page 17: ...E THRU 31 2 DRILL 5 8 DIA 1 1 4 9 000 5 000 FRONT OF WINCH WINCH MOUNTING HOLE DRILL 1 4 HOLE THRU POWERWINCH DECKMATE 25 MOUNTING TEMPLATE PLACE TEMPLATE ON DECK AND MARK MOUNTING HOLES DRILL HOLES T...

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