Four winns 328 Vista, Owner'S Manual

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Section M
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298/328 Vista Owner’s Manual
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M - 1 RAILS & DECK HARDWARE
Hand and bow rails have been installed to provide secu-
rity for passengers while outside the cockpit area (i.e.
swim platform and bow areas). 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.
Access to the foredeck should be through the foredeck
hatch when running in adverse conditions.
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.
The majority of the hardware installed is made of stain-
less steel. Regardless of the type of hardware used,
periodic maintenance is necessary.
Cleaning the hardware with a nonabrasive cleaner will help
keep the original shine and beauty. Stainless steel hard-
ware, while quite durable, can become superficially rusted.
This can be controlled by cleaning the fittings and apply-
ing a coat of wax. Any future rusting can be easily re-
moved by polishing and rewaxing.
NOTICE
All fittings must be periodically inspected for loos-
ening, wear, and damage. Problems should be
corrected immediately!
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.
Four Winns® boats are not equipped with any
hardware designed for towing purposes. The
mooring cleats that are installed on the boat are
not to be used for towing another vessel or hav-
ing the boat towed. Refer to Section A - Opera-
tion for additional precautions regarding ground-
ing and towing.
EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
M - 2 TRANSOM DOOR
A transom door is provided and allows access from the
swim platform to the cockpit. A slide bolt is used to se-
cure the transom door. To prevent a possible man over-
board situation, make sure the transom door is secure
before each cruise.
Prevent falls overboard. Close, latch, and stay
inside gate(s) while underway.
To prevent personal injury, swim platform must
not be occupied and transom door must be
closed while engines are running.
To prevent personal injury, DO NOT sit on or
lean against the transom door.
M - 3 COMPANIONWAY DOOR
The 298/328 Vista® have a one-piece sliding com-
panionway door on a track. See Figure M1. The com-
panionway door is comprised of plexiglass. A hinged
stop at threshold secures the door in the open position.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the companionway track,
the companionway door must be moved slowly
and carefully during use.
Locks are provided to secure the cabin. Plexiglass will
break. Always secure door before operating the boat.