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EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
M - 1 RAILS&DECKHARDWARE
Topreventpersonalinjuryordamagetotheboat,
DO NOT tow more than two water skiers with
the transom mounted ski tow ring.
A. Rails
Grab handles have been installed to provide security for
passengers in the cockpit. Limiting passenger move-
mentwhileunderwayisrecommended. Allthoseonboard
should be safely seated whenever possible. Additional
care must be taken when in rough seas or foul weather.
NOTICE
Skier’sweight,boatingconditions,amountofgear,
and operator’s experience will affect the number
of skiers which can be pulled.
Therailsystemandhardwarefittings havebeenselected
and installed to perform specific functions. Fenders or
mooring lines should not be secured to the rails or stan-
chions. Be certain that a clear lead exists when running
docklinesorananchorline. Alineinadvertentlythreaded
around a stanchion or over the rail could cause damage.
D. Maintenance
The majority of the hardware installed is made of stain-
less steel. Regardless of the type of hardware used,
periodic maintenance is necessary.
The manufacturer of our hardware recommends the fol-
lowing when washing your boat:
B. Cleats
The cleats that have been installed are specifically de-
signed and are intended to be used as mooring cleats.
Their purpose is for securing the vessel to a dock, pier,
mooring, or anchor.
1.
2.
Rinsethehardwarewithfreshwateraftereachexpo-
sure to saltwater.
Periodicallywashthehardwarewithmildsoap,warm
water, and a sponge. Then dry it with a soft cloth.
Four Winns® boats are not equipped with any
hardwaredesignedfortowingpurposes.Themoor-
ing cleats that are installed on the boat are not
to be used for towing another vessel or having
the boat towed. Refer to Section A - Operation
foradditionalprecautionsregardinggroundingand
towing.
3. Avoid cleaners, abrasives, waxes, and most of all,
do not use steel wool.
NOTICE
Allfittingsmustbeperiodicallyinspectedforloos-
ening, wear, and damage. Problems should be
corrected immediately!
C. Transom Ski Tow Ring
M - 2
WINDSHIELDS
The transom ski tow ring or in some cases a stern rail
with ski eye, is mounted on the transom above the ex- A windshield is standard equipment. Windshields con-
tended swim platform. All Sundowner™ models should sisting oftemperedsafetyglassandthewindshieldframe
be able to tow two skiers under normal boating condi- consists of a painted or polished aluminum. For easy
tions. However, Four Winns recommends no more than accessibility to and from the bow, a walk-thru center
two skiers be pulled behind the boat at any time.
windshield is standard. Stainless steel supports or
braces are used in all of the windshield assemblies. See
Figure M1.
Do not use ski tow fitting for lifting or parasail-
ing. Fitting could pull out of deck resulting in
serious injury or death.
Sundowner™ Owner’s Manual
Section M
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