Cruising and boat trailering hazards
When the boat is cruising, the anchor must be secured with the safety cable provided. When the boat is being trailered, the
anchor must be placed inside the boat or tow vehicle. If the anchor breaks free during cruising or trailering, it could cause
serious damage and/or injury.
Anchoring hazards
1.
It is a best practice to tie the anchor line off to a cleat (or other secure point) when the boat is anchored. The winch
life may be reduced if it is used to hold the load of the boat while anchored. Damage to the winch motor WILL occur
if you motor your boat while the anchor is down (dragging the anchor will damage the winch). Tying to a cleat will
extend winch life and prevent wear and possible failure.
2.
Do not pull a load greater than the rating for the winch. If the circuit breaker halts operation of the winch during
retrieval or deployment; the winch may have been overloaded, the supplied circuit breaker will reset after a minute.
Entanglement hazards
1.
Never place any object or tool in the rope spool while retrieving or deploying the anchor. The tool or object could
become tangled in the rope resulting in serious injury and/or damage to the winch.
2.
Do not wear loose fitting clothing, scarves, or neck ties during the operation of the winch. Loose clothing may
become caught in moving parts resulting in injury or death.
3.
Do not operate the winch under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.
WINCH DESCRIPTION
This anchor winch retrieves and deploys
river
and
mushroom
anchors using anchor rope. This anchor winch features power-
up and power-down operation with a switch that is installed on the winch cover. A second switch (item T10115) can be
installed at a remote location such as at the boat’s helm.
INSTALLATION
TOOLS REQUIRED:
1.
Electric Drill
2.
5/16” Drill Bit
3.
Electrical Terminal Crimping Tool
4.
Adjustable Wrench
5.
Phillips Screw Driver
MATERIALS REQUIRED
1.
Winch and Anchor Roller (included)
2.
Seven 8mm bolts, washers and nuts (included). Longer bolts may be required if your deck is very thick.
3.
Shackle for anchor attachment (included).
4.
Anchor (not included –up to 30 lbs for Pontoon/Coastal 35).
5.
Battery Wire and Circuit Breaker (included).
INSTALLING ANCHOR WINCH ON BOAT DECK
The anchor winch can be installed on the fore (front) or the aft (rear) of the boat. It is important that the anchor roller line up
with the centerline of the rope spool for proper operation. To mount the anchor winch, follow these steps:
1.
Locate anchor roller on deck in desired location. The anchor roller must be located at the edge of the deck and
must extend over the edge to allow the anchor to clear the deck when it is docked in the anchor roller.
2.
Look below the deck and check for any obstructions underneath the desired anchor roller location. Also make
sure there is enough space for the winch to be placed in-line with rope spool centered on the anchor roller.
3.
Using a marker or pencil, mark the anchor roller mounting holes on the deck.
