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EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
11.1 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.
Fenders or mooring lines should be secured to
the cleats and not to rails or stanchions. The
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. 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
for loose t, wear or damage. Any problems
should be corrected immediately.
EVERGLADES 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.
11.2 Rope Locker & Windlass
Bow Roller
The bow roller is built into the hull and equipped
with hardware that allows the anchor to be oper-
ated and stored at the roller. The roller assembly,
anchor line and chain binder are concealed below a
hatch in the deck. The anchor line is stored in the
rope locker and routed out the windlass, through
the roller and connected to the anchor chain. A
chain binder is provided between the windlass and
the roller to secure the anchor. Always make sure
the anchor is properly secured by the chain binder
when it is in the stored position on the roller.
The chain binder is accessed by opening the hatch
and is designed to connect to a link in the anchor
chain when the anchor is hauled in. To release the
Chapter 11:
Bow Roller
Stern Cleat Retracted
Stern Cleat Up
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