PURSUIT OS 285 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 56)

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Section 7 Exterior Equipment

OS 315

Windlass (Optional)

Mounted to the deck near the rear of the pul-

pit, above the rope locker, is the windlass.

The anchor is stored on the pulpit and is

raised and lowered by the windlass. The

anchor line is stored in the rope locker and

routed through the windlass to the anchor

chain.

The anchor is lowered by releasing the

anchor from the cleat or chain binder on the

pulpit and activating the “Deploy” switch at

the helm. After the anchor is set, the wind-

lass must not be left to take the entire force

from the anchor line. Secure the line to the

anchor line cleat to relieve the load on the

windlass.

Anchor Line Secured to Cleat

Haul in the anchor by releasing the line from

the bow cleat and activating the “Retrieve”

switch at the helm. Once retrieving the

anchor, independently secure the anchor to

the chain binder or a cleat to prevent it from

accidental release. This is especially impor-

tant while the boat is under way.

Boats at anchor in a high swell will snub on

the anchor line. This can cause slippage or

apply excessive loads to the windlass.

Do not use the windlass as a winch to move

the boat over the anchor. Move the boat

under its own power to the anchor and break

the anchor loose.

Refer to the windlass owner's manual for

use of the windlass and its remote control.

Windshield

Your Pursuit is equipped with a vented

heavy-duty aluminum windshield. The front

and side wing panels are tempered safety

glass. The curved glass panels on the port

and starboard side of the windshield are

made of tinted acrylic plastic. Refer to the

Ventilation chapter for further information.

! CAUTION

Position the anchor so it does not rest

against the hull sides and properly

secure it at all times when stored in

the anchor locker. A loose anchor in

the anchor locker will bounce and can

damage the boat. Damage resulting

from the anchor bouncing in the

anchor locker isn’t covered by the

Pursuit warranty.

! CAUTION

Do not use a windlass as a sole

means of securing an anchor in the

bow pulpit. Always secure the anchor

line to a cleat or chain binder before

operating your boat.

! WARNING

Use the windlass with care. It is

extremely important that you read the

owner’s manual and become familiar

with the safety instructions and

proper operation of the windlass

before using it with your boat. Always

ensure that limbs, fingers, hair and

clothing stay clear of the windlass and

anchor line during operation.

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