M - 8 TRANSOM STORAGE LOCKER
M - 10 WINDLASS
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.M-11.
An.optional.windlass.is.an.electrically.controlled.winch.
mechanism.for.retrieving.the.anchor.available.on.the.
®
318.Vista .model..The.mechanical.winch.portion.is.
mounted.inside.the.anchor.locker,.at.the.bow..See.
Figure.M-13..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..
Figure M-11: Transom Storage Locker
Anchor
M - 9 BOW PLATFORM
Locker Lid
Deck Plate Chain Stop Windlass
Foot
Switches
The.318.Vista .models.are.designed.with.an.integrat-
®
ed.bow.platform..This.bow.platform.provides.a.func-
tional.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..See.
Figure.M12..Refer.to.Chapman’s.Piloting,.Seaman-
ship.and.Small.Boat.Handling.or.local.anchorage.
authority.for.anchor.type.and.size.recommendation.
Windlass
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.
Figure M-13: Windlass
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..See.Figure.M-13.
Integrated
Bow Platform
Transom
Systems Locker
Chute
AnchorTransom Storage Locker
To prevent personal injury, keep clear of the
windlass at all times.
Bow Roller
Figure M-12: Integrated Bow Platform
Exterior Equipment - Section M
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