M - 8 TRANSOM STORAGE LOCKER
Anchor Chute
Rope & Chain
Anchor Line
The transom storage provides storage for such things
as dock fenders, personal floatation devices, dockside
power cord(s) etc. The storage lockers use latches for
easy access. To open, lift the handle. The latches are
flush mounted to prevent injury or accidental opening.
See Figure M10.
Bow Roller
Storage Chute
Chain Stop
Anchor
Figure M11: Integrated Bow Platform
M - 10 WINDLASS OPTION - 278 Vista ONLY
®
An optional windlass is an electrically controlled winch
mechanism for retrieving the anchor available on the
278
Vista® model. The mechanical winch portion is
mounted inside the anchor locker, at the bow. See
Figure M12. The windlass can be controlled by a set
of foot pads (electrical switches) mounted on the
foredeck or it can be operated from the helm. A circuit
breaker on the battery switch is provided to protect the
windlass from a possible overload situation. A circuit
breaker at the 12VDC helm breaker panel is also
provided to protect the windlass circuit. Refer to the
manufacturer’s literature included in the owner’s
packet for windlass operation (if applicable).
Figure M10: Transom Storage Locker
M - 9 BOW PLATFORM
The 258 and 278 Vista models are designed with an
®
integrated bow platform. This bow platform provides a
functional base for anchoring. The anchor is stored in
the anchor chute of the platform. The anchor roller
provides support for the chain/rope and anchor. Note
the anchor with rope and chain is optional for the 258
Windlass
Foot
Switches
Vista . An anchor line locker is standard for anchor
®
Windlass
line storage. See Figure M11. Refer to Chapman’s
Piloting, Seamanship and Small Boat Handling or
local anchorage authority for anchor type and size
recommendation.
Chain Stop
To prevent a possible man overboard situation,
NEVER stand on, or try to utilize the bow
platform in any way while the boat is under-
way.
Anchor
Locker Lid
Figure M12: Windlass Option
Along with the windlass comes an anchor, rope
and chain. The anchor line is stored in the anchor line
locker located underneath the anchor locker. The
locker keeps the line secure while underway and
keeps the deck clear of unsightly anchor line when
docked. A deck plate provides access to the anchor
line locker.
Exterior Equipment - Section M
Owner’s Manual Page
| Categories | Four Winns Manuals, Four Winns Vista Manuals, Outboard Marine Corporation Manuals |
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| Tags | Four Winns Vista 258, Four Winns Vista 278 |
| Model Year | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
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| Publisher | fourwinns.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Outboard Marine Corporation |
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