Powerwinch Deck Mate 25 - Manual (Page 12)

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Attaching the Anchor
Note: Powerwinch recommends using a shackle
to attach the anchor to the anchor line.
1. Locate the loop at the end of the anchor line on
the spool.
2. Pass the shackle through this loop and then
secure the anchor by passing the shackle pin
throgh the anchor shank line. Securely tighten the
shackle pin. See Figure 21 for reference.
5. Once the desired amount of rope has been
let out, Press the switch in the up position and
retrieve approximately 3 feet of line. This will
lock the winch and prevent any more line from
paying out.
Always tie the line
off to a cleat when
anchored. Do not use the winch to solely hold
the load of the anchor line.
Retrieving the Anchor
1. Untie the anchor line from the cleat.
2. Align the boat with the anchor line.
3. Engage boat motor and slowly begin to move
torward the anchor.
4. Press the winch switch in the up position and
hold to pull the anchor line in.
Never use the winch
to solely move the
boat toward the anchor. Always slowly move
torward the anchor using the boat motor.
5. Once the anchor is out of the water, jog the
switch to get the anchor up into the bow roller.
Never slam the
anchor into the bow
roller. This will cause damage to the winch
and may prevent the anchor from free-falling
on the next anchor deployment.
6. Once the anchor has been pulled into the bow
roller, always tie the anchor off to a cleat.
Always tie off the
anchor to a cleat
after retreival. This will prevent the anchor
from breaking free in transit.
Never use the wind-
lass to break a stuck
anchor free. This may overload the windlass
and cause damage to the gear train.
Operating Instructions and Replacement Parts List Deckmate 25 Freefall Pontoon Windlass
Recommended Operating Procedures
SHACKLE
LOOP IN
ROPE
ANCHOR
Figure 21. Anchor Attachment
Deploying The Anchor
1. Once an anchoring spot has been located and
the depth of the water is estimated, the anchor can
be dropped.
2. Turn the the boat into the wind and put the mo-
tor in neutral.
3. Once the boat has stopped all forward progress,
press the switch in the down position and hold for
5 seconds.
4. The anchor will release from the bow roller
and free-fall into the water. Once the anchor has
stopped free-falling, reverse the motors on the
boat and pull out as much rope as needed to safely
anchor.
Always wait for the
anchor to stop fall-
ing before retrieving the anchor line. Retriev-
ing the anchor line while in free-fall will dam-
age the winch and void your warranty.