MJM Yachts LLC 34z Downeast, Owner'S Manual

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CHAPTER 10 EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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10.1 GENERAL
Although all the exterior equipment on your boat was selected with marine service in mind, it is
helpful to rinse the boat with freshwater after exposure to saltwater.
10.2 ANCHOR WINDLASS (Optional)
Refer to the manual that came with your windlass for specific operating instructions.
The windlass draws power from the engine start battery. It is therefore advisable to only use the
windlass when the engine is running, and to allow time for the battery to recharge after windlass
use. Never try to move the boat forward with the windlass- it is sized to retrieve the anchoring
gear, not to pull the boat forward. If the windlass bogs down, use the boat’s engine to move
directly over the anchor. If the anchor has become firmly lodged, use the boat’s engine to free it,
then commence retrieval with the windlass. Note: always let the windlass come to a stop before
reversing direction; otherwise, the windlass fuse/breaker may blow.
To use the windlass, the engine start battery switch and house battery switch must both be ON
and the windlass breaker on the panel must be ON.
To avoid chafe on the anchor rode when anchoring, it is advisable to remove the
rode from the anchor chute by grabbing it below the roller, then pulling it up directly from the
anchor, feeding it through a bow chock to a mooring cleat. Never rely on the windlass itself to
hold the anchor rode- the chain stopper or a cleat should be used to take the load so as to avoid
damaging the windlass’ gears.
When not using the windlass or when underway, we recommend securing the
anchor and chain with the anchor hook and line provided as standard to one of the mooring
cleats. This prevents the anchor and rode from inadvertently running free underway and fouling
the prop.
10.3 PILOTHOUSE CURTAINS
To prevent the outside curtain straps from flapping against clear vinyl, double the ends over and
poke them back up between the window frame and curtain, then with a twist snapping them again
from the inside onto the same extended post used to secure the curtain when in the UP position.
There are 3 options with aft curtains (1) the most common is to roll up the center section with
screen/window and secure with 2 straps, leaving the side aft curtains in place. (2) roll up all 3 aft
curtains by keeping all 3 zipped together and rolled up as a single unit. (3) roll up just the clear
window of the center section, leaving
the screen in place.
Do not use any chemicals or
brushes to clean, only mild soap. If
the curtains become scratched a
mild polishing compound (a white
cream similar to what is used on
Awlgrip) can be applied by hand to
remove them. Test a small,
unobtrusive area first.
These curtains are easier to snap on
when they expand in the heat than
when they shrink in the cold. So, it’s
best to secure them when it’s still
reasonably warm. Always store