Four Winns® boats are not designed nor intended to be TheUnitedStatesPowerSquadronalsooffersfreecourses
used as a towing vessel. The mooring cleats on ranging from basic seamanship to celestial navigation.
Four Winns® boats are not designed or intended to be For information, contact your local Power Squadron, or
used for towing purposes. These cleats are specifically write: U.S.P.S., P.O. Box 30423, Raleigh, NC 27622.
designed as mooring cleats for securing the boat to a
dock, pier, etc. DO NOT use these fittings for towing or TheRedCrossofferspowerboatingandcanoeingclasses.
attempting to free a grounded vessel.
Contact: DirectorofWaterSafety,AmericanNationalRed
Cross, 17th & D Streets N.W., Washington, DC 20006.
Freeing a grounded vessel or towing a boat that is dis-
abled requires specialized equipment and knowledge. The Canadian Power and Sail Squadron offers seaman-
Line failure and structural damage caused by improper ship courses. Information can be obtained by calling
towing have resulted in fatal injuries. Because of this, 1-800-268-3579(Canadaonly).
Four Winns strongly suggests that these activities be
lefttothosewhohavetheequipmentandknowledgesuch B. Boating Manuals or Literature
as the U.S. Coast Guard, to safely accomplish the tow-
ing task.
A good source of information is the U.S. Coast Guard’s
home study book called “The Skipper’s Course”. This
bookmaybepurchasedthrough: SuperintendentofDocu-
ments,U.S.GovernmentPrintingOffice,Washington,DC
Running aground can cause serious damage to
20402,
Stock # 050-012-00159-6.
a boat and associated underwater gear. If the
boat should become grounded, distribute per-
sonal flotation devices and inspect the boat for
possible damage. Thoroughly inspect the bilge
area for signs of leakage. An experienced ser-
vicefacilityshouldcheckthehullandunderwater
gear at the first opportunity. DO NOT continue
to use the boat if the condition of the hull or un-
derwater equipment is questionable.
AnothergoodsourceofboatinginformationisChapman’s
“Piloting, Seamanship and Small Boat Handling”. Also,
check the local library or bookstore for additional informa-
tion on boating.
C. Charts and Maps
U.S. nautical charts are sold throughout the country at
Governmental Printing Office stores and other agents. A
chart catalog is available by writing to: National Oceanic
andAtmosphericAdministration, National Ocean Survey,
Rockville, MD 20852.
If towing or being towed is absolutely necessary, use the
strongest lines available, and attach them to the bow
eyes or stern eyes only. Have all passengers slip on life
jackets and take a seat in the cabin or other protected
area.
In addition, many federal agencies publish recreational
maps, including the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, the
Forest Service, the National Park Service, and the Ten-
nessee ValleyAuthority.
Lines can snap or other hardware can be loos-
enedorbrokenwhiletowing. Undercertaincon-
ditions, this can cause severe injury or fatality.
Addresses of all state boating agencies are listed in “A
Boater’s Guide”. For a free copy, write to: National Ma-
rineManufacturersAssociation,401N.MichiganAvenue,
Chicago, IL 60611.
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A. BoatingCourses
Boating education classes are offered throughout the
country. The United States Coast GuardAuxiliary offers
free courses on different topics usually during the off-
season. The most popular course is the “Boating Skills
&
SeamanshipCourse,”andinformationcanbeobtained
by calling 1-800-336-BOAT.
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| Categories | Four Winns Funship Manuals, Four Winns Manuals, Outboard Marine Corporation Manuals |
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| Tags | Four Winns Funship 214, Four Winns Funship 234, Four Winns Funship 254 |
| Model Year | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
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| Publisher | fourwinns.com |
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