Scout Boats 221 Winyah, Owner'S Manual

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WARNING
EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
9.1 Deck
Deck Hardware
The rail system and hardware fittings have been
selected and installed to perform specific func -
tions. Hand rails are installed to provide a hand-
hold 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.
Fenders or mooring lines should be secured to
the cleats and not to rails or stanchions. The
cleats on your boat are retractable and flush with
the deck when not in use. To use the cleats, pull
up on the center of the cleat until it locks in the
mooring position. 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.
An optional stainless steel bow cleat that is also
a lifting ring is available. It is flush with the deck
when it is not in use. To use the cleat, pull up on
the center of the cleat until it locks in the mooring
position. A stainless steel threaded rod connects
the lifting ring/cleat to the bow eye, transferring
the lifting load to the hull. If your boat is equipped
with this option, the bow lift ring/cleat and rod
hardware should be checked at least once a year
to make sure it is sound and tight.
Important: All fittings must be periodically
inspected for loose fit or wear and damage.
Any problems should be corrected immedi-
ately.
SCOUT 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.
Running and Stern Lights
The port and starboard running lights are located
on each side of the center console or the hard top,
depending on the boat model and options selected.
Always make sure that nothing is attached to the
Anchor Locker Deck Hatch
Chapter 9:
Running Lights on Winyah Center Console
console or T-top that can interfere with the vis-
ibility of the running lights when operating the
boat at night.
If your boat is not equipped with a T-top, it will
be equipped with a removable stern/anchor light
that mounts in a flush receptacle in the stern of
the boat. The light should be removed and prop-