Scout Boats 221 Winyah, Owner'S Manual

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Access Plates
Removable access plates in the cockpit sole pro-
vide access to hose connections and the fuel gauge
sending unit located below the cockpit.
9.4 Winyah Cockpit Features
Rod Lockers
There are rod storage lockers located below lock-
able hatches in the gunnels on either side of the
cockpit near the bow. A gas spring holds the hatch
open and a twist lock latch secures it in the closed
position. The lockers drain by gravity to the bilge.
The rod racks are equipped with stretch cords to
secure the rods. Always make sure the rods are
properly secured to the racks with the rod tips
forward.
The rod locker hatches are secured with special
locking, flush mounted, twist lock latches with
handles that store flush in the latch. The latch
handles can be stored flush in either the open or
secured positions. There is a large red dot in the
handle that indicates that the latch is in the open
position and the hatch is not secure. Always make
sure these hatches are closed with the latches in
the secured position before operating the boat
above idle speed.
Bow Fishbox/Cooler
A large hatch in the center of the forward casting
deck provides access to the forward fishbox. A
gas spring holds the hatch open and a twist lock
latch secures the hatch in the closed position.
The flush mounted twist lock latch is equipped
with a handle that stores flush in the latch. The
latch handle can be stored flush in either the open
or secured positions. There is a large red dot in
the handle that indicates that the latch is in the
open position and the hatch is not secure. Always
make sure the hatch is closed with the latch in
the secured position before operating the boat
above idle speed.
The fishbox is drained by gravity to a thru-hull
fitting in the transom. Refer to the Drainage Sys -
tems chapter for more information on the fishbox
drainage.
An optional bow cushion is available that snaps to
the casting deck above the fishbox. The cushion
must be unsnapped and removed to access the
fishbox.
Typical Lockable Rod Locker and Rod Racks
Winyah Fishbox
Typical Access Plate