Scout Boats 350 LXF, Owner'S Manual

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WARNING
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 one hand on the handholds as
you move about the boat.
Your boat is equipped with cleats that 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. 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.
NOTICE:
All fittings must be inspected periodically 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.
Bow Roller
The bow roller assembly is built into the hull and
allows the anchor to be operated and stored at
the roller. The windlass, roller assembly, anchor
line and chain binder are concealed below a hatch
in the bow at deck level. A gas spring hatch
support holds the hatch in the open position. A
twist latch secures the hatch when it is closed.
The latch handle can be stored flush in the open
or secured position. 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.
Stern Mooring Cleat Up
Anchor Roller and Delta Plow Anchor
Chapter 9:
Stern Mooring Cleat Retracted
The anchor line is stored in the rope locker and
routed out the windlass, through the roller and
connected to the anchor chain. The bow roller is
designed for a Delta plow anchor. A chain binder
is provided near the windlass to secure the anchor.
Always make sure the anchor is properly secured
with the chain binder when it is in the stored posi-
tion on the bow roller.