Monterey Boats 350 Sport Yacht, Owner'S Manual

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350 SPORT YACHT
Chapter 9:
EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
9.1 Deck
Rails and Deck Hardware
The rail system and hardware fittings have been
selected and installed to perform specific func-
tions. Bow and hand rails are installed to provide
a handhold in certain areas of the boat. You should
make sure you keep at least one hand on the
handholds as you move about the boat.
Mooring lines should be secured to the cleats and
not to rails or stanchions. Be sure a clear lead
exists when running dock lines or anchor lines. A
line inadvertently run around a stanchion or over
the rail could cause damage.
Note: All fittings must be inspected periodi-
cally for loose fit or wear and damage.
Any problems should be corrected im-
mediately.
MONTEREY BOATS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH
HARDWARE DESIGNED FOR TOWING
PURPOSES. THE MOORING CLEATS ARE NOT
TO BE USED FOR TOWING ANOTHER VESSEL
OR HAVING THIS BOAT TOWED.
Stainless Steel Bow Roller
The bow roller assembly is mounted to the deck
at the bow and allows the anchor to be operated
and stored at the roller. A stainless plate on the
hull below the anchor helps to prevent damage
from the anchor banging the hull as it is hauled
into the roller assembly.
The roller is designed for a Danforth Style or Delta
plow anchor. The anchor line is stored in the rope
locker and routed out the rope locker hatch,
through the roller and connected to the anchor
chain. A cleat or chain binder is provided on the
deck near the roller to secure the anchor. Always
make sure the anchor is properly secured when it
is in the stored position on the bow roller.
Anchor/Rope Locker
The anchor locker is in the bow of the boat and
accessed through a hatch in the deck. The an-
chor line is always stored in the rope locker next
to the anchor locker. If an anchor is stored in the
anchor locker, it must be properly secured to pre-
vent it from bouncing in the locker and causing
damage to the hull or anchor locker.
The anchor locker is drained by thru-hull fittings
in the hull side near the bottom of the locker. It is
very important to check the drains frequently to
make sure they are clean and free flowing.
A LOOSE ANCHOR IN THE ANCHOR LOCKER
WILL BOUNCE AND CAN DAMAGE THE BOAT.
THE ANCHOR MUST BE POSITIONED SO IT
DOES NOT REST AGAINST THE HULL SIDES AND
BE PROPERLY SECURED AT ALL TIMES WHEN
IT IS STORED IN THE ANCHOR LOCKER.
DAMAGE RESULTING FROM THE ANCHOR
BOUNCING IN THE ANCHOR LOCKER IS NOT
COVERED BY THE MONTEREY WARRANTY.
Periodically remove the anchor line from the rope
locker, rinse it with fresh water and allow it to dry
in the sun. Cleaning the anchor line regularly will
reduce odors in the anchor locker and increase
the life of the line.
Roller Assembly and Rope Locker