Owner`s manual

Exterior Equipment
7-1
Section 7
OS 255
Exterior Equipment
7.1 Deck
Rails and Deck Hardware
The rail system and hardware fittings per-
form specific functions. Secure fenders and
mooring lines to the cleats, not the rails or
stanchions. Be sure a clear lead exists when
running dock lines or anchor lines. A line
inadvertently run around a stanchion or over
the rail can cause damage.
Bow Pulpit and Roller
The bow pulpit is built into the hull and is
equipped with a roller assembly that allows
anchor operation and storage. The pulpit
roller is designed for a Delta® plow or a
Danforth® style anchor. A chain binder is
provided on the deck near the pulpit to
secure the anchor. Always make sure the
chain binder secures the anchor chain
before getting underway.
Anchor/Rope Locker
The anchor locker is in the bow of the boat
and accessed through a hatch in the deck.
Danforth® style anchors use a recessed
locker.
The anchor/rope locker drains by a thru-hull
fitting in the hull side near the bottom of the
locker. Check the drain frequently to make
sure it is clean and free flowing.
Windlass (Optional)
Mounted to the deck near the rear of the pul-
pit, above the rope locker, is the windlass.
The anchor is stored on the pulpit and is
raised and lowered by the windlass. The
anchor line is stored in the rope locker and
routed through the windlass to the anchor
chain.
The anchor is lowered by releasing the
anchor from the cleat or chain binder on the
pulpit and activating the “Deploy” switch at
the helm. After the anchor is set, the wind-
lass must not be left to take the entire force
from the anchor line. Fast the line to the
anchor line cleat to relieve the load on the
windlass.
! CAUTION
Periodically inspect all fittings for
loose fit or wear and damage. Correct
any problems immediately.
! WARNING
Pursuit boats are not equipped with
hardware designed for towing pur-
poses. Do not use the mooring cleats
to towing another vessel or have this
boat towed.
! WARNING
Position the anchor so it does not rest
against the hull sides and be properly
secured at all times when stored in the
anchor locker. A loose anchor in the
anchor locker will bounce and can
damage the boat. Damage resulting
from the anchor bouncing in the
anchor locker is not covered by the
Pursuit warranty.
! CAUTION
Do not use a windlass as a sole
means of securing an anchor in the
bow pulpit. Always secure the anchor
line to a cleat or chain binder before
operating your boat.