PURSUIT 2570 offshore, Owner'S Manual

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Chapter 7:
EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
7.1 Deck
Rails and Deck Hardware
The rail system and hardware fittings have been selected and installed to perform specific functions. Fenders
or mooring lines should be secured to the cleats and not to rails or stanchions. Mooring lines should be secured
to the cleats. 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.
ALL FITTINGS MUST BE PERIODICALLY INSPECTED FOR LOOSE FIT OR WEAR AND
DAMAGE. ANY PROBLEMS SHOULD BE CORRECTED IMMEDIATELY.
PURSUIT BOATS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH HARDWARE DESIGNED FOR TOWING PUR-
POSES. THE MOORING CLEATS ARE NOT TO BE USED FOR TOWING ANOTHER VES-
SEL OR HAVING THIS BOAT TOWED.
Bow Pulpit and Roller
The bow pulpit is built into the hull and is equipped with a roller assembly that allows the anchor to be operated
and stored at the pulpit. The pulpit roller is designed for a Delta
®
plow or a Danforth
®
style anchor. A chain
binder is provided on the deck near the pulpit to secure the anchor. Always make sure the anchor chain
is secured by the chain binder before getting underway.
Anchor/Rope Locker
The anchor locker is in the bow of the boat and accessed through a hatch in the deck. The locker is recessed
for a Danforth
®
style anchor.
The anchor/rope locker drains overboard through a special drain fitting located in the hull side at the bottom
of the rope locker. It is important to inspect the drain frequently to remove any accumulated debris.
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 AN-
CHOR LOCKER. A LOOSE ANCHOR IN THE ANCHOR LOCKER WILL BOUNCE AND
CAN DAMAGE THE BOAT. DAMAGE RESULTING FROM THE ANCHOR BOUNCING IN
THE ANCHOR LOCKER IS NOT COVERED BY THE PURSUIT WARRANTY.
Windlass (Optional)
The optional windlass is mounted to the deck near the rear of the pulpit above the rope locker. The anchor
is stored on the pulpit and is raised and lowered by the windlass. The anchor line is stored in the rope locker
and routed out through the windlass to the anchor chain.
The anchor is lowered by releasing the anchor from the cleat or chain binder on the pulpit and operating a
“DOWN” control at the helm.