Everglades 2012 350 LX, Owner'S Manual

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Exterior Equipment
WARNING
of saltwater, however, it must be maintained prop-
erly and certain precautions must be observed.
The windshield should be washed after each use
with soap water to keep it clean and reduce the
corrosive effects of the saltwater. Saltwater al-
lowed to remain on the windshield frame will
eventually begin to attack the aluminum, usually
around fasteners and hardware mounted to the
frame.
Do not drill into or install any hardware to the
aluminum frame. Poor maintenance or hardware
and snaps mounted to the frame can void the
warranty on the powder coated windshield frame.
Refer to the Routine Maintenance chapter for
more information on the care and maintenance
of powder coated aluminum.
11.3 Hull
Engine Mounting System and Swim Platform
Your Everglades is equipped with an engine
mounting system that is integrated into the hull
and stringer system that is designed to distribute
the stresses of engine weight and thrust through-
out the entire hull.
The engine hoses and cables or the transom gel
coat can be damaged by tilting the engines to
the full up position with the engines turned to the
wrong position. You should monitor the engines
as they tilt to determine best full tilt engine posi-
tion for your boat.
A swim platform built into the engine mounting
system is standard on your boat.
Stern Boarding Ladder
A telescopic boarding ladder is recessed into the
swim transom. To use the ladder, release the re-
taining pin, pull the ladder out of the recess and
rotate it to the down position. Unfold the steps.
The ladder must be retracted and secured in the
recess before starting the engines.
MOVING PROPELLERS ARE DANGEROUS. THEY CAN CAUSE
DEATH, LOSS OF LIMBS OR OTHER SEVERE INJURY. DO
NOT USE THE SWIM PLATFORM OR SWIM LADDER WHILE
AN ENGINE IS RUNNING. STOP THE ENGINES IF DIVERS OR
SWIMMERS ARE ATTEMPTING TO BOARD. ALWAYS RETRACT
AND PROPERLY SECURE THE LADDER BEFORE STARTING
THE ENGINES.
Trim Tabs
The trim tabs are recessed into the hull below the
transom. The trim tabs are an important part of
the control systems. Please refer to the Helm
Control Systems chapter for detailed information
on the operation of the trim tabs.
Underwater Lights
The LED underwater lights are mounted in the
transom, below the water line. The lights are
activated by the Underwater Light switch at the
helm and should only be used when the boat is in
the water with the lights submerged.
11.4 Cockpit Features All Models
General
Most hatches and doors in the cockpit are secured
with special cam action, draw or automatic “push
to close” latches. Gas charged springs are used
on most hatches in the deck and cockpit that
help raise the hatches and hold them in the open
position.
Some large hatches in the cockpit sole and deck
are secured with special flush mounted, twist lock
latches with handles that store flush in the latch
in the open or latched position. There is a large
red dot in the handle that indicates that the latch
is in the open position and the hatch is not secure.
Always make sure that all hatches are closed with
the latches in the secured position before operat-
ing the boat above idle speed.
Transom Boarding Ladder