Everglades 355 CC, Owner'S Manual

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Exterior Equipment
Stern Cooler/Fishbox and Prepped Bait box
An insulated cooler/fishbox is located in the tran -
som at the rear of the cockpit. A flush, “push to
close” latch secures the hatch in the closed posi -
tion and two straps hold the hatch in the open
position. The box drains by gravity to a thru-hull
fitting in the hull.
The prepped bait box is between the stern fishbox
hatch and the livewell. A flush, “push to close”
latch secures the hatch in the closed position and
two straps hold the hatch in the open position. The
box drains by gravity to the fishbox drain system.
Rod Racks
There are recessed rod storage racks located
below the gunnel on each side of the cockpit.
They are equipped with stretch cords to secure
the rods to the racks. Always make sure the rods
are properly secured in the storage racks with the
rod tips forward.
Aft Bench Seats
Your boat is equipped with two aft bench seats.
The seats are designed to fold flush against the
rear of the cockpit when they are not in use. Each
seat is secured in the folded position by a hinged
cockpit bolster that becomes the backrest when
the seats are in use.
To use the seats, swing the bolster up, then pull
the top of the seat toward the cockpit. The bottom
of the seat slides in a track and two side supports
move out with the seat as it folds out. The seat
automatically locks into the seating position when
the cushion reaches the full down position.
Aft Bench Seats Folded
Aft Bench Seats in the Seat Position
To store the seat, pull the seat out slightly as you
raise the front of the seat. The rear supports will
release and slide down in the track as the seat
and side supports fold into the recess. Swing the
bolster up and fold the seat in until it is flush with
the recess. Lower the bolster to secure the seat
in the folded position.
Systems Compartment Access
A hatch in the rear of the cockpit provides access
to the pumps, strainers and other equipment in
the systems compartment. The stern bilge pumps,
raw water supply manifold, livewell/baitwell sup-
ply pumps, fresh water and raw water pumps
are among the equipment in this compartment.
The hatch is held open by a gas spring and se-
cured with two rotating compression latches with
handles that store flush with the hatch when it
is closed.
Systems Compartment