What is an anchor winch and why do I need one? It operates like a powerful machine that does the heavy lifting for you. The anchor winch normally is located at the forward section of the boat near the anchor. It can be electric or hydraulically powered and has a drum around which the anchor rope is wound. The winch retracts the anchor or lowers it into the water whenever you press a button or turn a lever.
Operating an anchor winch is easy but you must do it correctly to ensure you and your boat stay safe. First off, ensure the anchor winch is firmly secured on the boat and that the anchor line is through the winch drum. When you feel the time is right to drop the anchor, pay out chain or rode at slow speed using your winch controls until the anchor has reached the bottom. After the anchor is set, tug on the rope until it holds. When you’re ready to leave, simply winch the anchor back up.
There are advantages to controlling a boat with an anchor winch. The main advantage, of course, is that it saves you time and bother. Rather than bringing a heavy anchor up by hand, the windlass does the work for you at the press of a button. That means more time for fun on the water, and less time wrestling with the anchor! The other plus is that it keeps you safe by not forcing your muscles to strain to lift a weighty anchor.
All boats differs in type of anchor winch. There are two primary variations of anchor winches between which to choose, electric anchor winches and hydraulic anchor winches. Electric anchor winches are operated by a battery on the boat and are easy to use with a press of a button. Hydraulic anchor winches draw from the boat’s hydraulic system and that usually means large boats. Consider these factors when selecting an anchor winch: Size and weight of your anchor What type of power source you prefer How frequently you will use it
Caring for your anchor winch To ensure that your anchor winch is in top condition and serves you well into the future, you need to take care of it. That means cleaning the winch more frequently than you might like to remove dirt and salt which can create problems. Inspect the anchor rope for wear and replace if necessary. Grease the movable parts of the winch and you’ll be able to use it without being rusty. Check the electrical or hydraulic components for damage, and if necessary, have them repaired by a qualified technician. It will have a long life if you look after your anchor winch.
ShengHui is a precision casting factory in China! You can purchase all marine accessories and a variety of stainless steel hardware, we can customize the models according to your needs.
Caiyuan Village, Zhanglu Town, Shen County, Liaocheng City, Shandong Province, China
Copyright © Shenxian Shenghui Stainless Steel Products Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved Privacy Policy Blog
EN
AR
BG
CS
DA
NL
FI
FR
DE
EL
HI
IT
JA
KO
NO
PL
PT
RO
RU
ES
SV
TL
IW
LT
SR
SK
UK
VI
SQ
HU
MT
TH
TR
FA
AF
MS
GA
AZ
BN
LA