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10.1 Deck Rails & Deck Hardware
The rail system and hardware ttings have been
selected and installed to perform specic 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.
The bow and spring line cleats on your boat are
retractable and ush 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.
Fenders or 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.
Important:
All ttings must be periodically inspected
forlooset,wearordamage.Anyproblems
should be corrected immediately.
BLACKFIN 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.
Chapter 10:
Stern Cleat Retracted
Stern Cleat Up
EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
Stern Cleat