Exterior Equipment; Rails & Deck Hardware; Rails; Cleats - Four winns FREEDOM Owner's Manual

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT

M - 1 RAILS & DECK HARDWARE
A. Rails
Grab handles have been installed to provide security for
passengers in the cockpit. Limiting passenger move-
ment while underway is recommended. All those on board
should be safely seated whenever possible. Additional
care must be taken when in rough seas or foul weather.
The rail system and hardware fittings have been selected
and installed to perform specific functions. Fenders or
mooring lines should not be secured to the rails or stan-
chions. Be certain that a clear lead exists when running
dock lines or an anchor line. A line inadvertently threaded
around a stanchion or over the rail could cause damage.
B. Cleats
The cleats that have been installed are specifically de-
signed and are intended to be used as mooring cleats.
Their purpose is for securing the vessel to a dock, pier,
mooring, or anchor.
An optional pull-up style cleat is available on certain
models. The pull-up cleat gives your boat a more sleek
style. When you desire to use the cleat, simply pull up
on the cleat. When finished with the cleat, push in and
the cleat will remain in its retracted position until the
next time you desire to use it. See Figures M1 and M2.
Please consult your Four Winns dealer for details.
Figure M1: Pull-Up Cleat - Extended
Freedom™/Horizon™ Owner's Manual
Figure M2: Pull-Up Cleat - Retracted
Four Winns® Boats are not equipped with any
hardware designed for towing purposes. The moor-
ing cleats that are installed on the boat are not
to be used for towing another vessel or having
the boat towed. Refer to Section A - Operation
for additional precautions regarding grounding and
towing.
C. Transom Ski Tow Ring
The transom ski tow ring or in some cases a stern rail
with ski eye, is mounted on the transom above the ex-
tended swim platform. All Freedom and Horizon™ mod-
els should be able to tow two skiers under normal boat-
ing conditions. However, Four Winns recommends no
more than two skiers be pulled behind the boat at any
time.
Do not use ski tow fitting for lifting or parasail-
ing. Fitting could pull out of deck resulting in
serious injury or death.
To prevent personal injury or damage to the boat,
DO NOT tow more than two water skiers with
the transom mounted ski tow ring.
NOTICE
Skier's weight, boating conditions, amount of gear,
and operator's experience will affect the number
of skiers which can be pulled.
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