OPERATION MANUAL
Latitude 1035 - Latitude Lady
Page 10 – Windlass
Latitude Lady is fitted with an electric anchor winch, 60 metres of chain and a
CQR type anchor. The winch raises the anchor when the
UP
foot switch is pressed
and lowers the anchor when the
DOWN
switch is pressed.
Always run the engines when using the winch.
The circuit breaker is located above the main electrical panel and should be in the
ON
position – Check the red light is on. If the winch is overloaded the circuit
breaker will trip. Push the switch up to reset.
To Lower The Anchor
1.
Select your location from the 100 Magic Miles and check water depth and tidal
movement. Stop the vessel with the bow into the wind.
2.
With the tender alongside press the
DOWN
foot switch.
3.
When the required length of chain (4 times charted depth plus overnight high
tide) is released, allow the vessel to lay into the wind while keeping the engines
in neutral.
4.
After about 10 minutes check to ensure your position is the same and the
anchor is holding.
5.
Attach the bridle and let out some more chain so the boat load is taken on the
bridle.
To Lift Your Anchor
1.
Open anchor locker hatch and make sure the chain doesn't stack up.
2.
Motor
very slowly
forward, so the chain is vertical. Press the
UP
foot switch.
Don't over run the chain
and make sure chain comes up vertically. Keep the
skipper informed so the vessel moves ahead only as fast as the chain is
retrieved.
3.
The windlass is designed to lift the weight of the chain and anchor only.
Do not
overload it by pulling the boat forward.
*
CAUTION
- If the anchor is snagged in rocks or coral and you try to break it
free don't let this load go through the winch. Use the bridle or secure the
chain to the main bollard.
*
NEVER engage the foot switch while the handle is in the gypsy clutch.
*
Ensure the chain is falling into locker easily. If the chain stacks up you will have
to open the inspection hatch and rectify the situation.
*
Always leave the chain slightly loose and don't snub the anchor hard onto the
roller to avoid overloading the windlass.
WARNING
When using a windlass, it is important to keep your fingers and toes well away from
the teeth of the windlass and the chain as it passes over the bow roller, as
accidentally trapping them could cause serious injury.
Keep your fingers and toes away from the chain as it passes over the bow roller.
