Chapter 7: Deck Equipment; Cleats & Bow/Stern Eyes; Windlass (If Equipped) - Bayliner 255 Cruiser Owner's Manual

255 Cruiser • Owner's Manual Supplement

Chapter 7: Deck Equipment

Cleats & Bow/Stern Eyes
PERSONAL INJURY and/or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD!
NEVER lift your boat using the bow/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 & PRODUCT DAMAGE HAZARD!
An unsecured anchor could accidentally release while your boat is moving, damaging your
boat and causing serious injury or death.
After retrieving the anchor:
• Secure the anchor with an anchor safety strap, or a chain stopper.
• Switch OFF the windlass circuit breaker to prevent accidental operation.
PRODUCT DAMAGE HAZARD!
Do NOT rely on the windlass alone to hold your boat at anchor. After setting the anchor, tie the
rode off to a cleat or equivalent strong point.
Do NOT pull your boat to the anchor using the windlass, or continue running 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.
• Before getting underway, make sure the anchor is secured and the windlass circuit breaker is turned Off.
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