Catalina Owner's Manual - Chris Craft

Systems
Windlass
If equipped, the anchor windlass is located directly under the bow locker. The windlass gives you a
mechanical means of raising and lowering the anchor.
The anchor windlass is controlled by a switch located on the port side of the helm, The switch is a momentary
type switch which means that there must be constant pressure applied to the switch to operate the
anchor windlass. Power is controlled by a ON/OFF “WINDLASS” switch located on the dash switch and
gauge panel. There is also a handle in the owners packet that can be used to raise and lower the anchor
manually in case the power to the anchor windlass is lost. A safety lanyard secures the anchor when stowed
and the boat is underway. Remove from chain before lowering the anchor. Replace when the anchor is in
the stowed position.
Figure 3-27. Anchor
• Operating From the Helm
– Push the windlass power switch to the ON position.
– LOWERING – Pushing the top part of the control switch down will power the anchor windlass DOWN.
Make certain that the safety lanyard is detached from the chain and is clear of any moving parts of the
anchor windlass.
– RAISING – Pushing the lower part of the control switch will power the anchor windlass UP. Once the
anchor and rode is secure in the UP position attach the safety lanyard to the rode.
• Operating The Windlass Manually
– In the event that there is a loss of power to the windlass the anchor can be raised and/or lowered
manually by using the emergency handle located in the owners packet.
– If there is a loss of power to the windlass, check the “WINDLASS” circuit breaker located on the
Breaker Panel located in the console. If the breaker is tripped, reset the breaker by pushing the lever
up. If the breaker continues to trip, have the anchor windlass system checked by a qualified marine
electrician.
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