WORLDCAT GLACEIR BAY EDITION 2770, Owner'S Manual

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2018 World Cat Glacier Bay Edition 2770/2780 Owners Manual
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Under no circumstances should any self tailing winch be used in self tailing mode for any lifting operation;
rather suitable and adequate manual tailing should be arranged with proper means of manually cleating or
stopping the hoist.
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Every winch should be installed with adequate means of manually cleating or stopping the loaded ropes.
Specific Considerations for Windlass Operation Manual 65001201 Issue 2
Windlass Operation
Classification Societies and Lewmar require that a vessel at anchor must have its rode held by a chain stopper
or equivalent strong point at all times!
At all times it is the responsibility of the boat user to ensure that the anchor and rode are properly stowed for the
prevailing sea conditions. This is particularly important with high - speed powerboats, because an anchor
accidentally deploying while under way can cause considerable damage. An anchor windlass is mounted in the
most exposed position on a vessel and is thus subject to severe atmospheric attack resulting in a possibility of
corrosion in excess of that experienced with most other items of deck equipment. As the windlass may only be
used infrequently, the risk of corrosion is further increased. It is essential that the windlass is regularly
examined, operated and given any necessary maintenance.
Please ensure that you thoroughly understand the operation and safety requirements of the windlass before
commencing the installation. Only persons who are completely familiar with the controls and those who have
been fully made aware of the correct use of the windlass should be allowed to use it. If there is any doubt of how
to install or operate this unit please seek advice from a suitably qualified engineer.
• Windlasses used incorrectly could cause harm to equipment or crew.
• Windlasses should be used with care and treated with respect.
• Sailing, like many other sports can be hazardous. Even the correct selection, maintenance and use of proper
equipment cannot eliminate the potential for danger, serious injury or death.
• Lewmar windlasses are designed and supplied for anchor control in marine applications and are not to be
used in conjunction with any other use.
• It is the unavoidable responsibility of the owner or master or other responsible party to assess the risk of any
operation on the vessel.
Additional Information
• Lewmar recommends the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment and hands free communication
equipment by any person going aloft, and only then where the person going aloft is properly trained in the use of
that equipment and where there remain sufficient trained and experienced personnel on deck to ensure
constant observation and the continued safe conduct both of the vessel and the hoisting operation.