XCS Excess15 User Manual page 27

02 HUll / DEcK
ANCHORING
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Have your boat head wind and without speed.
Pay out the chain while moving back slowly.
Secure the chain on the strop.
Release the chain until the strop is taut.
Pay attention to the swinging space when mooring.
LIFTING THE ANCHOR
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Ensure that the chain is properly set on the gypsy.
Activate the windlass in the upward position.
Slowly go near the anchor using the engine (do not use the windlass
force to winch up the boat).
Visually check the final metres until the anchor makes contact with
the anchor roller.
Check the position of the anchor on the stemhead fitting.
Rinse the windlass and the ground tackle with fresh water after each
trip.
In case of electric failure, use the winch handle on the windlass to
raise the ground tackle.
Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for windlass maintenance.
Note: the boat may be optionally fitted with a chain counter in the
starboard helm station.
The chainmeter box has a fitted windlass control.
The standard measurement "Zero" corresponds to the position of the
anchor ready to be dropped.
Refer to instructions for its use and maintenance.
WaRNING
- always keep the ground tackle clear and free.
- always proceed with care, wearing gloves and always wearing shoes.
- make sure that nobody leans on the windlass when operating the control.
02.10 Deckwash pump (optional)
The boat may be optionally fitted with a deck wash pump.
The deck wash pump is located in the port locker of the forward
cockpit.
It provides sea water or fresh water from tanks.
The fresh or sea water selector valve is located next to the pump, in
the port locker of the forward cockpit.
Switch on the deck wash pump using the switch on top of the pump.
Open the sea water inlet valve located under the floor of the forward
cabin portside.
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