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Manual operation of the windlass
If you lose power to your windlass,
start the engine and give it some revs,
to make sure you have not just got a
low battery voltage. If you still have
no power, you can operate the
windlass manually.
To drop the anchor, insert your
windlass handle into the central
opening on top of the windlass. Turn
the windlass handle so that the hold
on the chain loosens and pull the
break away from the windlass.
Your anchor is now ready to drop.
Remove the safety line or safety pin,
and push the anchor over the bow,
keeping hands and feet clear. Control
the rate the chain pays out by tightening or loosening the windlass with the
handle.
When you have paid out sufficient chain, between 5 to 8 times the water
depth, tighten the windlass completely to stop more chain from falling.
Increase revs to 1500 rpm to set the anchor. If you drag, pay out more
chain, and re-try 1500 rpm in reverse. When the anchor is set, fit the
snubbing line then release more chain on the gypsy so that the load is taken
up on the snubbing line.
To manually haul the anchor back up place your windlass handle in the outer
opening and turn in the opposite direction. Apply the brake against the
windlass.
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