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EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
11.1 Deck
Rails and 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 or wear and 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 and Windlass
Bow Roller
The bow roller is built into the hull and is equipped
with hardware that allows the anchor to be oper-
ated and stored at the roller. The roller assem-
bly, windlass, 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 posi-
tion on the roller.
Chapter 11:
Rope Locker and Windlass
Typical Cleat Retracted
Typical Cleat in the Mooring Position
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