Everglades 455 CC, Owner'S Manual

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Exterior Equipment
Aft Cockpit Bench Seat
Your boat is equipped with forward facing bench
seats in the rear of the cockpit. Each seat is de-
signed to fold flush against the cockpit when it is
not in use.
To use a seat, pull the handle near the top of the
seat base out of the recess toward the cockpit.
As the seat rotates out, grab the rear and front
of the seat cushion and rotate it down to the seat
position. The seat automatically stops when the
cushion reaches the seating position.
To store the seat, grab the rear and front of the
seat cushion and rotate it up until it is almost
folded into the recess, then push the seat firmly
into the recess. The seat will automatically be se-
cured in the stored position when it is completely
folded into the recess.
Aft systems compartment Access
A hatch in the rear of the cockpit provides access
to the pumps, strainers, generator, SeaKeeper
and other equipment in the aft systems compart-
ment. The stern bilge pumps, raw water supply
manifold, baitwell supply pumps, air conditioner
and raw water pumps are among the equipment
in this compartment. The hatch is held open by
gas springs and secured with two rotating com-
pression latches with handles that store flush with
the hatch when it is closed.
The latches are designed to pull the pawl against
cockpit sole slightly when closed, securing the
hatch and compressing the gasket for a more
watertight seal. Always make sure the hatch is
closed with the latches in the secured position and
the handles folded flush before operating the boat
above idle speed.
To open the hatch, release the latches by pulling
the handles out and rotating them until the latch
releases. Then lift the hatch to the full open posi-
tion. Close the hatch by pushing it to the closed
position. Then rotate the latch handles until they
are latched in the closed position and securing the
hatch firmly to the cockpit sole.
Aft Cockpit Bench Seats Open
Aft Bench Seats Closed
Aft Systems Compartment Hatch