Scout Boats 222 Abaco, Owner'S Manual

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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 functions. Hand rails are installed
to provide a handhold in certain areas of the boat. You should
make sure you keep at least on 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 retract-
able 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.
The stainless steel bow cleat on the Sportfish is also a lifting
ring that 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 threaded rod connects the lift-
ing ring/cleat to the bow eye, transferring the lifting load to
the hull. The bow lift ring/cleat and rod hardware should be
checked at least once a year to make sure it is sound and
tight.
Note: All fittings must be periodically inspected for loose
fit or wear and damage. Any problems should be
corrected immediately.
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.
Anchor/Rope Locker
The anchor locker is in the bow of the boat and accessed
through a hatch in the deck and a vertical hatch forward of
the bow storage compartments on the Sportfish and in the
bulkhead forward of the V-berth in the Abaco.
The anchor line is always stored in the locker and the bitter
end of the line should be secured to the fitting in the locker.
If the anchor is stored in the anchor locker, it must be prop-
erly secured to prevent it from bouncing in the locker and
causing damage to the hull or anchor locker. The anchor locker
has a molded cradle designed to secure a fluke style anchor.
The anchor locker is designed for one fluke style anchor that
is properly secured in the cradle. Do not store additional an-
chors or any heavy object in the anchor locker. Lunch hooks
and weights for floating markers will bounce and damage the
hull or rope locker if they are stored in the anchor locker.
Always store and secure additional anchors and weights in a
storage compartment in the cockpit, as far aft as possible.
The anchor locker is drained by a thru-hull fitting in the hull
near the bottom of the locker. It is very important to check
the drain frequently to make sure it is clean and free flowing.
Abaco Anchor/Rope Locker and Bow Cleat
Sportfish and Dorado Anchor/Rope Locker and Bow Cleat