Bow Platform; Transom Storage Locker - Four winns 338 Vista Owner's Manual

NOTICE
Always secure the ladder before boating.
Da m age to the ladder may otherwise result.
M - 7 TRANSOM SYSTEMS LOCKER
The transom systems locker contains the aft shower,
aft shower mixer, dockside power inlet, AC main
circuit breaker switches, air conditioner power inlet, air
conditioner circuit breaker switches, phone/cable TV
inlet and the city water inlet. The storage locker uses a
flush-mounted latch for easy access. To open, lift the
handle. A gas-assist lift holds the locker door open for
convenience. The locker door is designed to be closed
after connecting to shore power and city water. See
Figure M10.
Figure M10: Transom Systems Locker
M - 8 TRANSOM STORAGE LOCKER
The transom storage provides storage for such things
as dock fenders, personal flotation devices, dockside
power cord(s) etc. The storage lockers use latches for
easy access. To open, lift the handle. The latches are
flush mounted to prevent injury or accidental opening.
Gas-assist lifts hold the locker door open for ease of
use. See Figure M11.
Figure M11: Transom Storage Locker
Exterior Equipment - Section M
Gas-assist Lift
AC Main Circuit
Breaker Switches
Dockside Power Inlet
Air Conditioner Circuit
Breaker Switches
Air Conditioner
Power Inlet
City Water Inlet
Phone/Cable TV Inlet
Aft Transom Shower
Shower Mixer
M - 9 BOW PLATFORM
The 338 Vista models are designed with an integrat-
®
ed bow platform. This bow platform provides a
functional base for anchoring. The anchor is stored in
the anchor chute of the platform. The anchor roller
provides support for the chain/rope and anchor. See
Figure M12. Refer to Chapman's Piloting, Seaman-
ship and Small Boat Handling or local anchorage
authority for anchor type and size recommendation.
To pre vent a pos sible man ove r bo ard situ a tion,
NEVER stand on, or try to uti lize the bow
platform in any way while the boat is un der-
way.
Anchor
Chute
Bow Roller
Figure M12: Integrated Bow Platform
(Representative View - Models may vary).
M - 10 W IN D L ASS
An optional wind lass is an electri cally con trolled winch
mech anism for retrieving the anchor available on the
338 Vista® model. The me chanical winch portion is
mounted inside the anchor locker, at the bow. See
Figure M13. The wind lass can be controlled by a set
of foot pads (electrical switch es) mounted on the
foredeck or it can be operated from the helm. A circuit
breaker on the battery switch is provided to protect the
windlass from a possible overload situation. A circuit
breaker at the 12VDC helm breaker panel is also
provided to protect the windlass circuit. Refer to the
manu facturer's literature included in the owner's
packet for windlass operation.
Integrated

Bow Platform

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