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MONTEREY
BOATS
Exterior Equipment
11.2 Windlass & Bow Roller
(268SS/288SS/328SS)
A windlass is optional on the 268SS/288SS and
328SS. The windlass/bow roller installation
replaces the bow ladder on 268SS and 288SS
models.
The windlass and anchor roller assembly is mount-
ed to the deck in the rope locker below the hatch.
The anchor is stored on the roller assembly and is
raised and lowered by the windlass. The anchor
line is stored in the rope locker and routed out
through the windlass to the anchor chain. A chain
binder is provided between the windlass and the
roller to secure the anchor. Always make sure the
anchor is properly secured by the chain binder
when it is in the stored position on the roller.
The windless, chain binder, anchor cleat and
rope locker is accessed by opening the hatch.
The chain binder is designed to connect to a link
in the anchor chain when the anchor is hauled
in. To release the binder, pull the anchor chain in
slightly to relieve the tension on the binder, then
release the binder from the chain. To secure the
anchor in the up and stored position, raise the
chain snug. Attach the chain binder to a link in the
chain. Before getting underway after hauling the
anchor, always make sure the binder is properly
attached to the anchor chain link and the hatch
is closed and latched.
The anchor is lowered by releasing the anchor
from the cleat or chain binder near the roller and
operating a “DOWN” control at the helm, or the
rocker switch at the bow next to the windlass.
The windlass control switches are activated and
protected by a “push to reset” breaker in the
helm switch breaker panel or a fuse in the power
management module. The main circuit for the
windlass is protected by a heavy duty circuit
breaker in the engine compartment or battery
switch breaker panel.
After the anchor is set, the windlass must not
be left to take the entire force from the anchor
line. Boats lying to their anchor in a high swell
or heavy weather conditions will snub on the line.
This can cause slippage or apply excessive loads
to the windlass. The line should be made fast to
the anchor line cleat to relieve the load on the
windlass.
The anchor is hauled in by releasing the line from
the bow cleat and operating the “UP” control at the
268SS Windlass, Chain Binder & Anchor Line Cleat
288SS Windlass & Roller
helm or the switch on the deck near the windlass.
Once the anchor is retrieved, independently secure
the anchor to the chain binder to prevent it from
being accidentally released. This is especially
important while the boat is underway.
A partially lowered and loose anchor can cause
considerable damage to the hull. Do not use a
windlass as a sole means of securing an anchor
in the bow roller. Always secure the anchor line
with the chain binder before operating your boat.
The windlass manufacturer provides an owner’s
manual with its product. It is extremely important
that you read the manual and become familiar with
the proper care and operation of the windlass.