Chapter 7: Deck Equipment; Cleats And Tow Eyes; Windlass (If Equipped) - Bayliner 285 Cruiser Owner's Manual

Chapter 7: Deck Equipment

Cleats and Tow Eyes

PERSONAL INJURY and/or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD!
NEVER lift your boat using the bow and stern eyes or the cleats.
Read the section on towing in the Cruiser & Yacht Owner's Manual before:
• Towing anything behind your boat.
• Being towed by another vessel.

Windlass (If Equipped)

PERSONAL SAFETY HAZARD!
• ALWAYS secure the anchor and other loose objects BEFORE getting underway.
• The anchor and other items that are NOT properly secured can come loose when your boat
is moving and cause personal injury or death.
PRODUCT DAMAGE HAZARD!
Do NOT pull your boat to the anchor using the windlass or continue to run the windlass if it has
stalled or is overloaded.
• Read and follow the manufacturer's instruction manual before using the anchor windlass for the first time.
• The windlass can be controlled from a switch at the helm or from the deck foot switches.
• Make sure that the windlass circuit breaker is turned On before using the anchor windlass.
• To raise the anchor, use engine power (not the windlass) to move your boat to, and directly above, the anchor.
• Dislodge the anchor from the bottom by pulling it straight up with the windlass.
• Make sure the anchor is secured before getting underway.
42
!
WARNING!
! DANGER!
DANGER
! CAUTION
285 • Owner's Manual Supplement