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. Lewmar V700 Vertical Windlass 65001022 Issue 5 Owner’s Installations, Operation & Servicing Manual.

Boating, like many other activities can be hazardous. Even the correct selection, maintenance and use of proper equipment cannot eliminate the potential for danger, serious injury or death. Lewmar windlasses are designed and supplied for anchor control in marine applications and are not to be used in conjunction with any other use. Specifications 3.1 Gypsy Specifications Gypsies fitted to the V700 range of windlasses are ideally suited to handling our factory made Rope/Chain combination rodes, which consist of rope spliced to a chain tail. Ropes used must be windlass grade, medium lay nylon. Ropes from different manufacturers have wide variations in stretch and consistency in diameter.

196mm 73/4' 3.2 V700 Specifications NORMAL MOTOR MOTOR WORKING LOAD MAX. LINE TYPICAL LINE CIRCUIT MAX. PULL CURRENT WEIGHT SUPPLY POWER LIMIT SPEED SPEED BREAKER DRAW Voltage Watt m/min ft/min m/min ft/min 3.3 Dimensions Diagram 196mm 73/4' 4. Installation 4.1 Basic requirements. 4.2 Accessories Use only genuine Lewmar parts and accessories to ensure top performance and eliminate the risk of voiding your warranty. For replacement parts, please see §9 or visit your dealer or www.lewmar.com 4.3 Fitting the windlass to the deck 1. 4.3-5 4.3-6 5.

Fully screw the three mounting studs into the base of the windlass. This can be done, quite simply, using the multi-tool wrench supplied. Screw the studs into the base finger tight, with the flats towards the base as shown (Fig 4.3-5). Electrical wiring 5.1 Electric cable selection Lewmar recommends the installer source and install cable that meets the requirements of the standards and regulations relevant to the installation and codes of practice.

The cable table gives recommended cable sizes based on total length of cable required, from the battery, following the route of the cables. 5.4 V700 Wiring diagram (toggle switch) Choice of cable thickness depends on total cable length: A + B + C + D + E = Battery to windlass, windlass to battery. 5.5 V700 Wiring diagram (contactor) Lewmar V700 Vertical Winlass ref 65001022 iss.5.

Operation 6.1 Operating tips Vessels at anchor will snub on the rode and this can cause slippage or apply excessive loads to the windlass. When anchoring, power rode out allowing the vessel to take up stern away preventing the rode tangling with anchor. If it is safe to do so, let go under power by operating a ‘Down’ control. Release the control when sufficient rode has been paid out.

6.5 Lying to anchor safely Vessels at anchor will snub on the rode and this can cause slippage or apply excessive loads to the windlass. Lewmar V700 Vertical Winlass ref 65001022 iss.5. 6.6 Hauling in Untie the bridle or replace the rode in the gypsy. If it is safe to do so, operate an ‘Up’ control.

The fallsafe pawl (32) does not need to be disengaged during retrieval as it will act as a ratchet. When the anchor has been retrieved and is stowed in the bow roller, the fallsafe pawl should be left engaged in the gypsy to prevent accidental deployment of the anchor whilst underway.

Turn the fall safe lever (34) so it is horizontal. Remove fall safe shoulder screw (35) using allen wrench. Lift off fall safe pawl (32). Remove fall safe spring (36). Lewmar V700 Vertical Winlass ref 65001022 iss.5.

Replace new part by reversing the above procedure. 7.6 Fall safe lever replacement.

Turn fall safe lever (34) so it is horizontal. Remove socket screw (6) using allen wrench.

Remove fall safe lever (34). To refi t use thread lock on the socket screw (6). 9- Part list Lewmar V700 Vertical Winlass ref 65001022 iss.5. 9.1 Service kits KIT NO. KIT DESCRIPTION ITEMS INCLUDED (QTY.) 66000099 Clutch Lever Clutch Lever (1) 66000600 Control Arm Kit 12(1), 24(1), 30(1) 66000601 Gypsy Cap Kit 21(1), 31(1) 66000602 Mounting Kit 5/16” USA 18(1), 26a(1), 33(1), 38(1) 66000603 Gypsy RC 1/4”G4 & 7mm Kit 37a(1), 40(1) 66000604 Gypsy RC 6 mm DIN 766 Kit. Lewmar grants no other warranties regarding the fitness iii Lewmar shall not be liable in any way for Product failure, for purpose, use, nature or satisfactory quality of the or any resulting loss or damage that arises from: products. Notes: Lewmar V700 Vertical Winlass ref 65001022 iss.5.

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Before you choose a Anchor Windlass you should become acquainted with their operation and function. By doing this it becomes much easier to choose the best windlass for your boat. Anchor Windlass operation. Deployment. At anchor.

Retrieval. Anchor deployment There are two options for using a windlass for anchor deployment, and.

Not all windlasses have power down but they will have freefall instead. Both of these video links demonstrate how each works. Freefall can be 6 times faster than power down.

Most Windlasses can be operated in a free-fall mode by manually loosening the clutch, which lets the gypsy spin freely. Electric windlass with freefall have an option for a switch at the helm station which allows you to singlehanded drop the anchor in your desired location. Freefall can get pretty wild as so try it first in shallow water as the chain speed may get too fast in deep water. At Anchor After you have successfully deployed the anchor and it has set, you need to use a chain stopper to isolate the load from the Windlass. Typically windlasses are rated for 3 or 4 times the weight of the ground tackle and not enough to handle larger loads generated in strong winds and waves.

To soften the load or shock load, from wind and waves, on the chain stopper and boat, use a chain snubber or an anchor kellet. Both of these devices will make life at anchor much smoother and enjoyable.

Anchor retrieval Anchor retrieval is the most taxing on the Windlass. Just turning on the windlass and using it to pull you to the anchor is asking for trouble.

First step to proper anchor recovery is to turn on the boats propulsion engine. Next slowly motor up to the anchor (image 2) thereby relieving the load on the chain allowing you to pull in the slack. Once the boat is over the anchor (image 3) put the engine in neutral and hold position. Lewmar anchor retrieval Now raise the anchor vertically until its safe on the bow roller. Pulling the anchor vertically or even slightly ahead helps overturn the anchor and break it free.

My Father ex Royal Navy told me “When a ship weighs anchor, the Captain eases the ship forward until the officer in the bow signals “straight up and down”. Typical anchor retrieval speeds are around 30ft/minute at around 200lb loading, higher loads will cause a slower anchor retrieval rate. Pitfalls The most common mistake, when raising the anchor is to pull the boat up to the anchor with the Windlass. This technique will actually dig the anchor in further and will put great strain on the Windlass motor which it is not designed for. By motoring up to the anchor and pulling in the slack as you go, you will get to the anchor break out point with the chain vertical which helps break the anchor free. Power Consumption The other reason to motor up to the anchor is to keep the battery voltage from dropping too low. The boats engine alternator supplies the battery bank with power while the windlass is in operation.

The windlass should never be used without motoring, the voltage drop can be severe so that a drop in windlass power occurs after only a few minutes. Windlass Loads The load on the Windlass will steadily increase as the tension in the ground tackle increases. Just before the anchor breaks free the Windlass sustains its maximum current draw and may be as high as 2-3 times the rated current. If the anchor becomes fouled take the load on the chain-stopper and use the boat to break it loose and then resume retrieval. Once the anchor has broken out, the windlass hauls the anchor vertically back to the boat.

Glossary of Windlass terms Gypsy A chain wheel with sprockets, to accommodate a specified chain size. Gypsy Gypsy can be chain only, Rhode only or rope & chain Vertical Windlass Originally referred to as a Capstan, the axis of the winch is vertical Capstan Also know as warping drum Cain stripper Vertical windlasses need a chain stripper Horizontal winch Axis of drums horizontal Clutch Free Fall chain Free Fall Release of the winch clutch mechanism allowing the anchor and rode to run out freely Power Down The windlass can power in both directions Spurling Pipe A steel pipe leading to the chain locker through which the anchor chain or cable passes. Space under windlass A minimum fall of 18″ is recommended for Vertical windlass, while 12″ is recommended for Horizontal windlass. Chock Deck fittings through which mooring lines are passed. They can be of the closed, open, roller, and double roller variety.

Manual Override System A means of manually cranking the winch to haul in the rode and anchor should a failure occur in the motor, gearbox or power supply. Anchor Windlasses Features Gypsy/Wildcat Probably the most important part of the Windlass is the gypsy or wildcat.

The gypsy is the wheel which has contact with the rode or chain. In most boats you will need to handle both rope and chain.

This picture shows the gypsy. Gypsies can be chain only, rode only or chain and rode combinations. This picture of a Lewmar Vertical Windlass clearly showing the chain riding on the gypsy. The optional Capstan is seen on top. Lewmar gypsy wildcat Many drive systems use a shaft to engage the Gypsy by way of a clutch. The clutch allows quicker anchor deployment, faster than a power down system.

The clutch does add cost over the power down only system. It is very important to match the gypsy with the correct chain. Not doing this will lead to fouling and chain overrides. If you already have a chain and rode combination talk to the windlass manufacturer dealer for selecting the correct gypsy. Anchor Windlass Types Windlasses come in two types vertical or horizontal.

The type you use will depend on the layout of the foredeck, anchor locker and ground tackle. Vertical winches let you pull the anchor line from the side of the windlass, letting you see over the side and the anchor. Horizontal windlasses only let you pull the line from behind the windlass. Vertical or Capstan Windlass Lofrans vertical Windlass The most common type is the vertical Windlass, think old Capstan on the sailing ships of the 1800s. But instead of a bunch of sailors pushing turning it you can have the modern convenience of a small motor. Vertical winches have the option of low profile or Capstan. Vertical with Capstan shown The vertical axis allows the motor, if electric, to be housed below deck.

The vertical windlass needs more fall than the horizontal. 18 inches minimum is recommended for a vertical windlass. Fall is the distance under the deck inside the anchor locker. Fall is needed so the chains gravity helps it to fall to the bottom of the locker. The vertical windlass takes up less deck space than a horizontal windlass, is cheaper than most horizontal models, and has 180 degrees of chain grip. Since the gypsy does not have gravity on its side vertical windlasses need a chain stripper. If this is not working properly the chain will not drop down into the anchor locker.

Horizontal Windlass Horizontal windlass With a horizontal axis windlass you can have two drums/gypsies and use one windlass for two separate anchors. All of Windlass mechanism is above deck. The horizontal windlass needs less fall than the vertical. 12 inches minimum is recommended for a horizontal windlass. Two drums aligned to bow roller. 90 degrees of chain grip With the horizontal windlass stand up behind the windlass to tail the anchor line. Windlasses Power.

Manual. Electric. Hydraulic Manual windlass Manual The advantages of a manual windlass include ease of installation, price, and less potential for things to go wrong. Lofrans Manual Horizontal Windlass lets you stand and pump the handle, saving energy. You can get a decent manual windlass for under $800. What you see is what you get, not motors or wiring.

Electric Electric windlass The advantages of an electric windlass are ease of use. You can use the remote controls or foot buttons while steering and motoring up to the anchor.

The most popular windlasses on the market are electric. They are easy to set up and available in many configurations. You will need to produce enough power to keep up the batteries to run the windlass. Some electric windlasses also offer a power control for dropping the anchor with an electronic brake to stop it.

Most electric windlasses have manual option for raising the anchor as back up for a power interruption or motor failure. There are more options such as the remote windlass control head and foot push buttons. Hydraulic Larger yachts have hydraulically operated Windlasses. These work best by taking advantage of the yachts hydraulic systems. Sizing a Windlasses After deciding which type of windlass we need to calculate the size. Windlasses are sized by the rated pull. Anatol basarab blog.

We match the windlass size to ground tackle. The rule of thumb is to take the total weight of your ground tackle (chain, rode and anchor) and then multiply it by 3 or 4. This is the safety factor and is recommended so that the windlass will stand up to high drag on the windlass in extreme conditions like sitting at anchor in a storm, and anchor recovery. Lets say your ground tackle weighs 45lbs.

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Multiply that by 4 and you have 180lbs. You should now look for a windlass with a rated pull of at least 180 lbs. Windlass Options Chain Stopper Chain stopper Any boat using a windlass should also be equipped with a chain stopper.

The chain stopper or anchor lock is needed to stop straining the windlass. The chain stopper can be used to help break the anchor out if it is stuck. It can also be used to hold the anchor in the bow roller while under way. Load can be transferred to the stopper once the anchor is completely up, and the tension eased from the windlass. When preparing to drop anchor, simply snug up the anchor rode in the windlass and release the chain stop so the chain is free to run. Chain snubber snubber If you use chain for your anchors ground tackle, you will find the chain does not absorb shock loads.

Instead the anchor chain will pull sharply on the bow roller and transfer the jerkiness to the anchor point and hence the boat. To offset this use a chain snubber. The chain snubber softens motion at anchor and it reduces the high loads that lying at anchor can produce.

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Chain Locker design / layout The chain locker should be suitable sized to handle the boats ground tackle, with enough fall below deck to allow the chain or rode to spread evenly. Chain locker drainage should be thought out. A false bottom in the locker above the waterline lets you ad a scupper to drain the water overboard. Chain lockers are best deep and narrow. Wide and shallow chain lockers cause problems. When reeling the chain in it tends to pile up into a small mountain.

A deep locker stops the chain piling up close to the deck. Conclusion An anchor windlass can save you time and energy in setting and recovering an anchor.

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Once you have decided on the windlass you will need to install it. There are several steps to this, which are important. Make sure there is enough locker space under the windlass for the chain to fall and spread out. Make sure the locker has proper drainage and ventilation.

An unventilated locker leads to mildew and odors. If you are using electric power the battery cable size is important. Larger boats may have a dedicated windlass battery close to the bow.

Alignment with the bow roller is critical for both the vertical and horizontal windlasses. The manufacturers should provide details.