Prestige 500, User Manual

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The capstan foot control is located at the bottom of the cockpit starboard
side.
The capstan can be used after switching on the 24 V domestic circuit.
If it does not work, check its circuit breaker located in the locker of the star-
board companion ladder.
For the use and maintenance of the capstan, please refer to its instruction
guide.
A second electric capstan can be chosen as an option.
The stem is fi tted with a stainless steel fi tting with a double roller which ena-
bles you to sail when the anchor is home.
The fore deck is fi tted with an electric windlass.
Before you anchor, check the type of the sea bed, the depth of water and the
strength of the stream.
Slip the anchor at least 3 times the depth of water.
A quality anchoring depends on both the chain (its weight makes the boat
stabilize) and the anchor.
ELECTRIC WINDLASS
The electric windlass can be used when one or two engines are operating.
Turn on the windlass using its switch located on the instrument panel.
Operate the windlass from the helm station in the wheelhouse or the fl ying
bridge or using the control in the anchor locker.
If the electric windlass does not work, check its circuit breaker located in the
locker of the starboard companion ladder.
ANCHORING WITH THE ELECTRIC WINDLASS
- Have your boat head wind and sail slowly.
- Operate the windlass downwards.
- Veer away the chain while moving back slowly.
- When the anchor holds, make the wrap fast on the cleat.
Once the boat is anchored, keep an eye on the swinging space.
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29 Hull / deck
2.13
Capstan
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Anchoring
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