Windlass - Chris-Craft 32 Launch (RJ) Owner's Manual

Windlass

If equipped, the anchor windlass is located directly under the bow locker. The windlass gives you a me-
chanical means of raising and lowering the anchor.
The anchor windlass is controlled by a switch located on the port side of the helm, The switch is a mo-
mentary type switch which means that there must be constant pressure applied to the switch to operate
the anchor windlass. Power is controlled by a ON/OFF "WINDLASS" switch located on the dash switch
and gauge panel. There is also a handle in the owners packet that can be used to raise and lower the
anchor manually in case the power to the anchor windlass is lost. A safety lanyard secures the anchor
when stowed and the boat is underway. Remove from chain before lowering the anchor. Replace when
the anchor is in the stowed position.
Operating From the Helm
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Push the windlass power switch to the ON position.
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LOWERING – Pushing the top part of the control switch down will power the anchor
windlass DOWN. Make certain that the safety lanyard is detached from the chain and is
clear of any moving parts of the anchor windlass.
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RAISING – Pushing the lower part of the control switch will power the anchor windlass
UP. Once the anchor and rode is secure in the UP position attach the safety lanyard to
the rode.
Operating The Windlass Manually
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In the event that there is a loss of power to the windlass the anchor can be raised and/or
lowered manually by using the emergency handle located in the owners packet.
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If there is a loss of power to the windlass, check the "WINDLASS" circuit breaker located
on the Breaker Panel located in the console. If the breaker is tripped, reset the breaker
by pushing the lever up. If the breaker continues to trip, have the anchor windlass system
checked by a qualified marine electrician.
Manual Operation
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There are two star sockets on the top of the windlass used for manual deployment of the
anchor. Inserting the emergency handle into the center socket and turning it counter-
clockwise will loosen the anchor windlass chain wheel. The star socket located off-center
is used for retrieving and lowering the anchor. Turning the handle counter-clockwise will
allow you to lower the anchor, while turning it clockwise will raise it.
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When operation is complete, insert the handle into the center star socket and tighten the
windlass chain wheel by rotating the handle clockwise. Secure the safety lanyard when
the anchor is stowed in the bow.
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