Albemarle 288 EXPRESS FISHERMAN, Owner'S Manual

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288 OBXF
Helm
The footrests are hinged to fold against the seat base so
the operator or passenger can stand in front of each seat.
Adjustable hinges provide friction that holds the footrests in
the folded position. The hinges should be tightened if they
become loose and no longer hold the footrests in the folded
position.
Aft Facing Seats
There are two aft facing seats at the rear of the bridge deck
behind the helm and passenger pedestal seats. The bottom
seat cushions are removable to provide access to the storage
compartments and bridge deck latches below the seats. The
compartments are drained by gravity to the cockpit.
Note: All exterior cushions and coaming pads are
removable for cleaning and storage.
Helm
The steering, engine controls, engine instruments and switches
for exterior equipment and navigation lights are located on
the helm station. The helm station is designed to provide
good visibility, room for electronics and a functional helm
arrangement.
The steering helm and accessory switch panel are located on
the rear of the helm console. Binnacle controls and engine
ignition or start/stop switches are mounted on the starboard
side of the helm. Trim tab switches and high water alarm/
monitor are located on the helm below the steering wheel.
Molded-in electronics storage is located forward of the
steering wheel. Access to service the controls and to install
or service electronics is provided through an opening access
panel in the head compartment headliner below the helm.
9.4 Hardtop
The hardtop consists of a laminated fiberglass top mounted
to a welded aluminum frame that is bolted to the deck. It
is equipped with spreader lights, courtesy lights and an
overhead electronics locker. The top and frame is designed
to accommodate radio and GPS antennas, radar antennas rod
holders and outriggers.
The electronics locker is equipped with a lockable door on
the face of the locker that provides access to equipment and
accessories in the locker and protects them from the elements.
It is wired to the 12-volt DC system and equipped with a fuse
block and ground buss bar for additional electronics and DC
equipment that could be installed in the locker. Switches on
the helm side activate the overhead bridge deck lights on the
bottom of the locker or other equipment added.
Radar and electronics antennas must be mounted to the top
between the front and rear legs. Do not mount any antennas
or equipment to the brow area forward of the front legs.
Helm Access Panel in Head Compartment
Fore and Aft Seat Adjustment Friction Knob for Helm or Passenger Seats