Exterior Equipment; Rails & Deck Hardware; Transom Door - Four winns V458 Owner's Manual

M - 1 RAILS & DECK HARDWARE
Hand and bow rails have been installed to provide
security for passengers using the walk-around deck
and while outside the cockpit area (i.e. swim platform
and bow areas). Limiting passen ger move ment while
underway is recom mend ed. All those on board should
be safely seated whenever possi ble. Additional care
must be taken when in rough seas or foul weather.
Access to the fore deck should be through the fore-
deck hatch when run ning in ad verse condi tions.
Four Winns does not recommend occupying
the foredeck during bad weath er or on rough
seas. DO NOT use walk-around deck instead
use deck hatch and only if absolutely neces-
sary during any bad weath er or on rough sea
conditions.
The rail system and hardware fittings have been
selected and installed to perform specific func tions.
Fenders or mooring lines should not be secured to the
rails or stanchions. 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.
The majority of the hardware installed is made of
stainless steel. See Figure M1. Regardless of the type
of hard ware used, periodic mainte nance is necessary.
Intermediate Lifeline
Figure M1: Stainless Steel Fittings
Cleaning the hardware with a nonabrasive clean er will
help keep the original shine and beauty. Stainless
steel hardware, while quite durable, can become
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Exterior Equipment

superficially rusted. This can be con trolled by cleaning
the fittings and applying a coat of wax. Any future
rusting can be removed by polishing and rewaxing.
NOTICE
All fittings must be periodically inspected for
loosening, wear, and damage. Prob lems
should be corrected immediate ly!
The cleats that have been installed are specifically
designed and are intended to be used as mooring
cleats. Their purpose is for securing the vessel to a
dock, pier, mooring, or anchor.
Four Winns boats are not equipped with any
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hardware designed for towing purpos es. The
mooring cleats that are installed on the boat
are not to be used for towing another vessel or
having the boat towed. Refer to Sec tion A -
Operation for addition al precau tions re garding
grounding and towing.
M - 2 TRANSOM DOOR
A transom door is provided and allows access from
the cockpit to the swim platform. A door latch is used
to secure the transom door closed while underway.
The door, while the boat is at rest, may be latched in
the opened position for convenience. To prevent a
possible man overboard situation, make sure the
transom door is secure before becoming underway.
See Figure M2.

Transom Door

Figure M2: Transom Door
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