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The pop-up cleats operate by pulling on the cleat. If it is flush with the deck, the cleat will pop
up for use; to retract, push on the cleat once more.
If the boat will be moored for a period of time or where there is fairly active wave motion, Axis
recommends the purchase of fenders, also available from reputable marine suppliers. Fenders
are available in a range of sizes and materials, but the goal is to protect the boat from damage
as a result of motion against the dock.
Axis recommends the purchase and use of fenders to protect the boat’s
gel coat finish whenever a boat is at risk of contact with docks or any
other object (for example: rafting up with other boats) that may dam-
age the finish. This kind of damage is not covered under warranty.
Cleats are used to tie the boat to a dock or to hang fenders. They are
not designed for any kind of towing, including other boats. Neither
should they be used for anchoring, mooring or lifting the boat; the
only locations structurally certified for such “strong point” require-
ments are the bow and stern eyes. Abuse of the cleats is likely to result in equipment failure that will
damage the boat, which is not covered under warranty, and can also result in serious injury or death.
Models: (Optional) Cleats are available as an option on all models.
Bow eye and transom eyes: All boats are equipped with
a single bow eye near the apex of the hull under the bow, and
two transom eyes, which are located one each on the port
and starboard sides of the transom. These semi-circular or
U-shaped metal connections are made from stainless steel
to reduce the effects of rust and corrosion. On boats that are
not equipped with cleats, these eyes are used to tie-up the
boat, and no other part of the boat, including any interior
components such as the windshield extrusions or grab han-
dles should ever be used.
Never tie up the boat, even temporarily, using any component of the
boat except the bow eye, transom eyes and/or cleats (where equipped).
Using any other component could result in damage to the boat that is
not covered under warranty.
Models: All models are equipped with a bow eye and transom eyes.
All boats are equipped with a horn. The
purpose of the horn is to sound an alarm in the
event of an emergency, and also to draw atten-
tion as you maneuver the boat in areas where
line of sight is questionable or in instances when
attention seems warranted. The horn is activat-
ed by a button on the dash.
Models: All models.
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Owners
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