Ok, I figured out that the circuit breaker big red button has to be pushed (hit) fairly hard to engage, and now I have a working (Maxwell) windlass.

It currently has nothing on it, so I want to put my new anchor tackle around it.

[B]Q: There is black plastic flap, somewhat triangular, that wraps clockwise around inside, that is blocking any rope/anchor passage. What is that for, where should it be, and how do I start to pass my rope through the windlass?[/B]:confused:

Thanks!