MJM Yachts 40z Express - Manual (Page 40)

CHAPTER 10
10.1 GENERAL
Although all the exterior equipment on your boat was selected with marine service in mind, it is
helpful to rinse the boat with freshwater after exposure to saltwater.
10.2 ANCHOR WINDLASS
Refer to the manual that came with your windlass for specific operating instructions.
The windlass draws power from the engine start battery. It is therefore advisable to only use the
windlass when the engine is running, and to allow time for the battery to recharge after windlass
use. Never try to move the boat forward with the windlass- it is sized to retrieve the anchoring
gear, not to pull the boat forward. If the windlass bogs down, use the boat’s engine to move
directly over the anchor. If the anchor has become firmly lodged, use the boat’s engine to free it,
then commence retrieval with the windlass. Note: always let the windlass come to a stop before
reversing direction; otherwise, the windlass fuse/breaker may blow.
To use the windlass, the engine start battery switch and house battery switch must both be ON
and the windlass breaker on the panel must be ON.
To avoid chafe on the anchor rode when anchoring, it is advisable to remove the
rode from the anchor chute by grabbing it below the roller, then pulling it up directly from the
anchor, feeding it through a bow chock to a mooring cleat. Never rely on the windlass itself to
hold the anchor rode- the chain stopper or a cleat should be used to take the load so as to avoid
damaging the windlass’ gears.
When not using the windlass or when underway, we recommend securing the
anchor and chain with the anchor hook and line provided as standard to one of the mooring
cleats. This prevents the anchor and rode from inadvertently running free underway and fouling
the props.
ANCHOR WASHDOWN A spray nozzle to wash saltwater or mud from the anchor rode and
chain is located under the anchor roller. It is activated, when raising the anchor, by d depressing
a rocker switch on the switch panel on the piloting console.
10.3 STRATAGLASS PILOTHOUSE CURTAINS
Do not use any chemicals or brushes to clean, only mild soap. If the curtains become scratched a
mild polishing compound (a white cream similar to what is used on Awlgrip) can be applied by
hand to remove them. Test a small, unobtrusive area first.
Always store curtains rolled together and not folded (to avoid creases).
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EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT