mjm yachts 50z Downeast, Owner'S Manual

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CHAPTER 10
10.2 ANCHOR WINDLASS Refer to the manual 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/lever.This prevents the anchor and rode
from inadvertently running free underway and fouling the props.
ANCHOR WASHDOWN A spray nozzle to wash saltwater or mud from the anchor rode and
chain is located under the anchor roller. It is activated, when raising the anchor, by depressing
a rocker switch on the switch panel on the piloting console.
10.3 PILOTHOUSE CURTAINS
Do not use any chemicals or brushes to clean, only mild soap. If the curtains become scratched a
mild polishing compound (a white cream polishing compound supplied by Strataglass similar to
what is used on Awlgrip) can be applied by hand to remove them. Test a small, unobtrusive area
first. Always store curtains rolled together and not folded (to avoid creases).
10.4 PRIVACY/SUNSCREEN CURTAINS (OPTION)
Fine white mesh allows you to see out but makes it difficult to see
in as demonstrated below. When installed at night, these
curtains convert the Pilothouse to an additional stateroom.
The 8 Curtain set comes rolled up in its own carry bag. The aft
and windshield curtains attach by Velcro inside. The two large
side curtains are attached inside by shock cord, which enables
deployment while the standard StrataGlass curtains are rolled up.
The advantage of inside curtains is that they don’t become dirty
over time or require storage wet from dew when departing in the
morning.
Rolling of the curtain is best accomplished by laying first an end of the large side curtains
over the top of the pilothouse table so that the end closest to you is just about touching
the floor – allowing the rest to bunch up on the port settee or outboard side of the table.
Continue to lay all 8 sections on top of each other with the ends together. Then roll all
sections up together and place in the storage tube
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