Recommended Reading; Contacts - Four winns 248 Vista Owner's Manual

Always be sure to raise and secure the an-
chor prior to operating your boat. Failure to
raise and secure anchor before getting under-
way could result in severe injury or damage to
boat from rebounding anchor.
Always utilize the chain stop provided with the
windlass/bow roller combination. The chain stop
prevents the anchor from accidently releasing
while the boat is moving thus preventing dam-
age to the boat or possible injury or death to
individual(s) aboard the boat.
If the anchor becomes stuck, attach the vertical line to
the mooring cleat. Wave action on the bow may lift flukes
from the bottom and free the anchor. If the anchor is still
stuck, feed out a few feet of line and attach it to the bow
cleat. Maneuver the boat around the anchor, keeping
the line firm. Determine the angle that will work to pull
the anchor free.
Anchors are available in different shapes, sizes and
weights to fit different boats, uses, and conditions. Your
Four Winns dealer can tell you which anchor will work
best for your boat.
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RECOMMENDED READING

We recommend that you read the boating literature pub-
lished by your state boating agency and the U.S. Coast
Guard. Other suggested reading includes the following:
Damford, Don. Anchoring. (ISBN 0-915160-64-1). Seven
Seas.
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. Boating Skills and
Seamanship. LC74-164688.(illus.). (ISBN 0-930028-00-
7). U.S. Coast Guard.
Bottomley, Tom. Boatman's Handbook, (illus.). 316 p.
(ISBN 0-688-03925-1, Hearst Marine Book). Morrow.
Whiting, John and Bottomley, Tom. Chapman's Log and
Owner's Manual. 192 p.(ISBN 0-686-96737-2). Hearst
Marine Book.
Vista™ Owner's Manual
™
Chapman, Charles F. and Maloney, E.S. Chapman's
Piloting, Seamanship and Small Boat Handling. (illus.).
62 p. (ISBN 0-87851-814-2, Pub. by Hearst Bks.); de-
luxe ed. (ISBN 0-87851-815-0). Morrow.
National Fire Protection Association. Fire Protection
Standard for Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft.
(ISBN 0-317-07388-5, NFPA 302). National Fire Protec-
tion Association.
Brotherton, Miner. Twelve- Volt Bible. (ISBN 0-915160-
81-1). Seven Seas.
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CONTACTS

There are many good boating publications that have in-
formation about your area and what other boats are do-
ing, such as clubs and other activities. Education pro-
grams are sponsored by publications and organizations
such as the U.S. Power Squadron, U.S. Coast Guard
Auxiliary and the American Red Cross. See your dealer
about special courses available in the area. For de-
tailed information contact:
American Red Cross
Local address (see local telephone directory)
Boat U.S. Foundation for Boating Safety Hotline
1-800-336-BOAT
1-800-245-BOAT (in Virginia)
U.S. Coast Guard Info Line
1-800-368-5647
NMMA Sources of Waterways Information - National
Marine Manufacturers Association has five (5) booklets
which list sources for safety, cruising, and local water-
way information. Each covers a different region of the
U.S. (North Central, South Central, Northeastern, South-
eastern and Western). For single copies, write Sources
of Waterways information, NMMA, 401 N. Michigan Av-
enue, Chicago, Illinois 60611. Ask for the booklet for
your region.
Skippers Course
GPO Superintendent of Documents
Washington, DC 20012
202-512-1800
202-512-2250 (fax)
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
Local Flotilla or contact appropriate Coast Guard
District Headquarters
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