Owner`s manual

7-2
Section 7 Exterior Equipment
OS 255
Anchor Line Secured to Cleat
The anchor is hauled in by releasing the line
from the bow cleat and activating the
“Retrieve” switch at the helm. Once the
anchor is retrieved, independently secure
the anchor to the chain binder or a cleat to
prevent it from being accidentally released.
This is especially important while the boat is
under way.
Boats at anchor in a high swell will snub on
the anchor line. This can cause slippage or
apply excessive loads to the windlass.
Do not use the windlass as a winch to move
the boat over the anchor. Move the boat
under its own power to the anchor and to
break the anchor loose.
Refer to the windlass owner's manual for
use of the windlass.
Windshield
Your Pursuit is equipped with a vented
heavy-duty aluminum windshield. The front
and side wing panels are tempered safety
glass. The curved glass panels on the port
and starboard side of the windshield are
made of tinted acrylic plastic. Refer to the
Ventilation chapter for further information.
Acrylic plastic scratches easily. Please refer
to the Routine Maintenance chapter for
more information on the proper care and
maintenance of acrylic plastic.
Downriggers (Dealer Installed)
Downriggers must be installed on the deck
area aft of the gunwale board. Pursuit Boats
reinforce this area especially for the installa-
tion of downriggers. Do not install or insert
downriggers in the rod holders mounted in
the gunwale boards as damage may occur.
7.2 Cockpit
Swim Platform
Your Pursuit is equipped with an integral
swim platform and engine mounting system
located in the stern of the boat. There are
inspection deck plates in the splashwell to
provide access to the stern bilge and engine
mounting bolts. Always make sure these
plates are secure before operating your
boat.
The boarding ladder is mounted to the rear
of the stern bench seat when it is in the
stored position. To use the ladder, remove it
from the storage clips and slide the studs
into the bracket on the port side of the tran-
som. The ladder floats and must be secured
in the boarding position by turning the cam
lock on the ladder so it catches the bottom of
the transom ladder bracket. The ladder must
be removed from the transom bracket and
properly secured to the storage clips before
starting the engine(s).
! WARNING
Use the windlass with care. It is
extremely important that you read the
owner’s manual and become familiar
with the safety instructions and
proper operation of the windlass
before using it with your boat. Always
ensure that limbs, fingers, hair and
clothing stay clear of the windlass and
anchor line during operation.