Quicksilver 810 Arvor — System & Component Overview and Operation24Before operating the windlass, make sure that the safetylanyard is removed from the anchor.10. Stern Anchor Windlass (optional)The anchor windlass located at the stern of the boat assists with the anchoring of your boat byautomatically raising and lowering the anchor. The windlass is operated from the helm or by ahandheld remote control key FOB.OperationTo operate the windlass, the windlass breaker, located next to the battery switch in the aft bilge, mustbe turned ON. Operation of the windlass at the helm is controlled by a momentary switch used toraise and lower the anchor. Pushing down on the switch will lower the anchor, while pushing up onthe switch raises the anchor.Built in to the stern windlass is an auto stop function that shuts the motor off once the anchor is fullyretracted and in the stored position on the anchor roller. Mounted on the transom, the leaded corerope goes through a mounting plate containing sensors. A red auto stop located at the end of therope will automatically shut the windlass off when it comes in contact with the sensors in themounting plate.Stern Windlass11. Bow ThrusterThe electric bow thruster assists with the maneuvering of your vessel when docking. Access to themotor and battery is via the forward berth storage area, while the battery switch is located under thestep in the interior cabin.Operation from the helmTo operate the thruster, you first must turn the thruster battery switch to the ON position. At thehelm, press the on/off switch on the control panel. An LED will flash and a buzzer will soundKey FOBStern windlassStern eyeStern anchor rollerAnchor