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

NOTICE
The images are shown to assist you with the
information presented. Layouts and available
features as well as their locations may vary
between V series models.
M - 1 RAILS & DECK HARDWARE
Hand and bow rails have been installed to provide
security for passengers using the walk-around deck
(applicable models) 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 foredeck hatch when run ning in
ad verse condi tions.
Four Winns does not recommend occupying the
foredeck while underway, during bad weath er or
on rough seas. DO NOT use walk-around deck
(applicable models only), instead use deck hatch
and then only if absolutely necessary during any
bad weath er or rough sea conditions.
The rail system and hardware fittings have been
selected and installed to perform specific func t ions.
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.
Cleaning the hardware with a nonabrasive clean er will
help keep the original shine and beauty. Stainless
steel hardware, while quite durable, can become
superficially rusted. This can be con t rolled by cleaning
the fittings and applying a coat of wax. Any future
rusting can be removed by polishing and rewaxing.
Exterior Equipment - Section M

Exterior Equipment

Intermediate Lifeline
(Certain Models Only)
Figure M1: Stainless Steel Fittings
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, when 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 closed and secure before becoming
underway. See Figure M2.
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