CHAPTER 11
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
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11.1
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.
11.2
ANCHOR WINDLASS
(Optional)
Refer to the manual that came with your windlass for specific operating instructions.
The windlass draws lots of power from the house bank. It’s 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.
If the windlass is allowing the chain or rode to slip, tighten the break with the windlass handle
provided by inserting it into the socket on top.
To avoid chafe on the anchor rode when anchoring, it is advisable to remove the
rode from the anchor roller 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- a chain stopper or a cleat should be used to take the load so as to avoid
damaging the windlass’ gears or having it run out unexpectedly.
When not using the windlass or when underway, we recommend securing the
anchor and chain with a spare fender warp to one of the mooring cleats. This prevents the
anchor and rode from inadvertently running free underway and fouling the prop.
Anchor Washer
By holding down the switch on the console for the Anchor Washer, when the
Fresh Water breaker on the DC Panel is ON, you are able wash the anchor rode and chain with a
spray of fresh water as it is being retrieved. The anchor washer is a spray nozzle located on the
stem of the boat under the anchor roller.
11.3
PILOTHOUSE CURTAINS
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 curtains rolled
(usually several together and not folded) in a dry place to prevent creasing or shrinking.
