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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 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.
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.
Anchor/Rope Locker
The anchor locker is in the bow of the boat and accessed
through a hatch in the deck and another hatch forward of the
bow storage compartments.
The anchor line is always stored in the locker. If the anchor
is stored in the anchor locker, it must be properly 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 anchors
or any heavy object in the anchor locker. Launch 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
Anchor Locker Deck Hatch
compartment in the cockpit, as far aft as possible.
The anchor locker is drained by a thru-hull fitting in the hull
side near the bottom of the locker. It is very important to check
the drain frequently to make sure it is clean and free flowing.
THE ANCHOR MUST BE POSITIONED SO IT DOES
NOT REST DIRECTLY AGAINST THE SIDES OF
THE LOCKER AND BE PROPERLY SECURED AT
ALL TIMES WHEN IT IS STORED IN THE ANCHOR
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 SCOUT 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. After the anchor is set, the windlass must not be
left to take the entire force from the anchor line. Boats lying
to their anchor in a high swell or heavy weather conditions will
snub on the line. This can cause slippage or apply excessive