Typical Windlass - Regal 3760 Owner's Manual

TYPICAL WINDLASS

Safety
Lanyard
Windlass
Down Foot Control
The windlass switch to the right of the lock-out switch is
now ready for operation. There is a foot control shut off
switch located in the starboard bow locker. When this
switch is in the "off " position both deck foot controls along
with the helm windlass switch can not be used.
NOTICE
THE ANCHOR SAFETY LANYARD
MUST BE RELEASED FOR THE ANCHOR
TO BE OPERATED THROUGH
THE WINDLASS CONTROL.
RECONNECT ANCHOR LANYARD
AFTER RETRIEVING ANCHOR.
Keep all body parts and loose clothing clear of the chain
and gypsy to avoid personal injury. The windlass should
not be the only means of releasing the anchor. Never use
the windlass under power with the emergency handle
inserted into the clutch nut or gypsy cap.
To let out the anchor make sure the gypsy is tight (insert
the handle in the gipsy hole and turn clockwise; gypsy
Chain Guard
cover will tighten up) and the safety lanyard is released
from the anchor chain. Use the down foot control or the
helm switch to let the anchor out while backing down
Chain
slightly in reverse.
We recommend that the vessel's engines are running and
Cleat
are used in reverse slightly to break the anchor loose
instead of the windlass. Once loose, press the up foot
control switch or use the helm switch to retrieve the
Gipsy
anchor. As the anchor approaches the boat slow the
retrieving process down so the bow is not damaged by
the rising anchor. Maintain sufficient chain tension to
control the vessel and prevent the bow from swinging.
Be sure you use the engines to first break the anchor free
from the bottom. Watch the anchor as it approaches the
bow to avoid damage.
Up Foot Control
To let out the anchor with the emergency handle, insert
the handle in the gypsy. Unlock the gypsy just enough so
the anchor will begin to let itself out.
To retrieve the anchor with the emergency handle turn
off the cut-out switch in the forward locker. Tighten the
gypsy by inserting the handle into the square hole. Crank
the handle in a clockwise direction to bring the anchor
up. Some resistance will be felt because you are turning
the motor as well as retrieving the anchor.
Before maintenance is performed, remove the chain
from the gypsy and rope from the drum. Periodically spray
down the outer casting of the anchor windlass. Use only
chain and spare parts as recommended by the
manufacturer.
A 90 amp breaker located at the DC distribution panel
protects the windlass motor. The windlass circuit is
protected by a 3 amp in-line fuse located at the deck
relay near the bow. When replacing this fuse be sure the
fuse is of the slow blow type.
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