XCS Excess15, User Manual

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WINDLASS
The electric windlass works with the On-board 12 V batteries.
The windlass is operated using the control located in the starboard
locker on the forward deck or in the chain counter box (optional) in
the starboard helm station.
If the electrical windlass does not function properly, check its
automatic breaker located in the starboard locker on the forward deck.
For the maintenance of the windlass, please refer to the manufacturer’s
guide.
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PREPARATION FOR MOORING
Set the strop fastening it to the chainplates at the ends of the main
beam.
Insert the strop inside the stem anchor roller.
Make fast the strop to the central cleat when lowering the chain.
The boat may optionally be fitted with a foldable carbon gangway.
Remove, store and stow the gangway when sailing.
The steering system is made up of textile steering cables and two
aluminium quadrants.
You can reach it through the engine compartments both starboard and
port sides.
The suspended rudders are fitted with stainless steel stocks.
Only WD 40 should be used to maintain nylon ertalon or teflon
bushings.
Please refer to Chapter ‘SAFETY’ as for the emergency tiller use.
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WaRNING
Do not use the gangway as a diving board.
02.7 Gangway (optional)
02.9 anchoring
02.8 Steering system
REcommENDaTIoN
Use the electric windlass when one or two engines are operating.
REcommENDaTIoN
before you anchor, check the type of the sea bed, the depth of water and the
strength of the stream.