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Control the speed of the chain running over the gypsy as the anchor is being released.
ALLOWING THE CHAIN TO RELEASE FREELY MAY CAUSE THE CHAIN
TO JUMP FROM THE GYPSY DAMAGING THE WINDLASS, THE BOAT OR
CAUSE PERSONNEL INJURY.
Set the anchor by engaging the engine in reverse briefly. Do not set the anchor by pulling
in with the windlass.
Always make the anchor rode fast on a cleat when the anchor is set. Do not rely on the
windlass brake to hold the boat.
THE MOTION OF THE BOAT AT ANCHOR CAN CAUSE LOADS ON THE
ANCHOR RODE THAT MAY DAMAGE THE WINDLASS.
Always motor the boat up to the anchor as you take in on the rode.
NEVER PULL THE BOAT UP TO THE ANCHOR WITH THE WINDLASS.
NEVER BREAK THE ANCHOR OUT USING THE WINDLASS, CLEAT THE
RODE OFF AND USE THE ENGINE TO BREAK OUT THE ANCHOR.
13.12.10.1.
To release the anchor insert the windlass lever (#1) in the spoked
nut (brake #2) on the starboard side of the windlass and slowly
release the nut by moving the lever aft. Control the speed of the
chain over the gypsy (#3)by increasing the tension on the brake nut
(push the lever forward to increase the tension).
When enough rode has been played out set the brake nut by
pushing the lever forward.
To use the windlass to raise an anchor: wrap the anchor rode
around the port side drum (#4) or be sure the chain is engaged in
the gypsy then insert the lever into one of the holes on the drum
(port side) and move the lever back and forth (the brake must be set for this operation).
Each for and aft motion will take in on the anchor rode (you must take in and maintain
tension on the anchor line if the port side drum is used).
13.12.10.2.
The electric windlass is released in the same manner as the
mechanical windlass by inserting the lever in the starboard brake
nut (C) and pulling the lever aft to release the brake. Be sure the
gypsy pawl (P)is pulled up to allow the gypsy to rotate clockwise.
To raise the anchor using the electric windlass the engine must be
running and the main red handled windlass battery switch must be
turned on (turn the switch on before starting the engine).
Push the gypsy pawl (P) forward and downwards to allow the
gypsy to rotate counterclockwise.
Oceanis 351
Rev. 00
11/6/2006
Mechanical Windlass Operation
Optional Electric Windlass Operation
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9:02 AM
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