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CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

TABLE OF FIGURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . vi

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

CERTIFICATIONS &

STANDARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

BOATING SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Basic Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Owner Responsibility and

Boating Education . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Safety and Required Equipment . . 1-10

General Boating Safety Topics. . . 1-16

On Product Warning Labels . . . . . 1-29

Basic Rules of the Road . . . . . . . . 1-32

Watersports Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-44

Emergency Procedures. . . . . . . . . 1-54

GAUGES & CONTROLS. . . . . . . . . 2-1

Standard Gauges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Power Wedge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25

Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27

Switches & Indicators . . . . . . . . . 2-27

Throttle Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45

Steering System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46

Emergency Engine Stop Switch. . 2-46

Engine Compartment Fire

Extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47

Motorbox Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48

Driver’s Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48

Integral Self Draining

Ice Chest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49

Sundeck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49

V-Drive Engine Access

Hatch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49

Ski Pylon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-50

Swim Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-50

Navigational Lights . . . . . . . . . . . 2-51

Go Home Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-51

Storage Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-52

VTX Table Installation. . . . . . . . . 2-53

Drain Plugs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-54

Speedometer Pickup. . . . . . . . . . . 2-55

Tilt Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55

Exhaust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-56

Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-56

Closed Cooling System . . . . . . . . 2-57

Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 2-57

Tower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-67

Viper Chart Plotting

Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-69

Wedge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-91

OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Trailering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Fueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Shifting/Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Docking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Towing Another Boat . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

Anchoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

Propellers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

Malibu Exclusive Adjustable

Rudder System . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

Corrosion Protection . . . . . . . . . . 3-18

CARE AND

MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Exterior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Engine/Drive Train. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Steering System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

Go Home Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

Miscellaneous. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19

MALIBU BOATS LIMITED

WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W-1

ONTENTS

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Summary of Contents for Boat

Page 1: ...nents are added to the boat after the retail purchase unless specifically authorized by Malibu Boats LLC This includes components such as Surf Gates fins wedges etc Customer Name s Customer Signature...

Page 2: ...ii Notes...

Page 3: ...pecifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation Trademarks Malibu and The Malibu Logo are registered trademarks of Malibu Boats LLC Surf Gate is a trademark of...

Page 4: ...iv Notes...

Page 5: ...Engine Access Hatch 2 49 Ski Pylon 2 50 Swim Platform 2 50 Navigational Lights 2 51 Go Home Feature 2 51 Storage Areas 2 52 VTX Table Installation 2 53 Drain Plugs 2 54 Speedometer Pickup 2 55 Tilt S...

Page 6: ...Figure 2 34 Bow Light 2 51 Figure 2 35 Transom Storage Direct Drive Models 2 52 Figure 2 36 Glove Box Storage 2 52 Figure 2 37 Table Top and Table Support Pole 2 53 Figure 2 38 Mounted Receiver 2 53...

Page 7: ...ue to be our 1 priority CERTIFICATIONS STANDARDS NMMA Certification Your Malibu boat has been built to meet or exceed the standards set by the National Marine Manufacturers Association NMMA NMMA verif...

Page 8: ...Cooking fuels Cleaners paints and substances used for vessel repair Waste materials that result from wear of vessel components Lead from battery terminals and from other sources such as ballast or fis...

Page 9: ...this Owner s Manual The recommended practices and warnings in this manual represent sound advice for recreational boating and identify common risks encountered by boaters engaging in towed watersport...

Page 10: ...t may endanger you your passengers towed participants and other boaters PLEASE REVIEW ALL SAFETY INFORMATION The Safety Alert symbol means Attention Become Alert Your Safety Is Involved Indicates a ha...

Page 11: ...on t take unnecessary chances Basic safety rules are outlined in this section of the manual Pre operation Check List Before Leaving the Dock Failure to follow these precautions may result in severe in...

Page 12: ...ury or death Find and fix the source of the leakage remove the liquid gasoline from the bilge Then ventilate the engine compartment bilge and run the blower to remove all gasoline vapors before starti...

Page 13: ...ngers Abrupt maneuvers may result in the ejection of unsecured unseated or improperly positioned passengers Verbally warn passengers before making quick tight turns so they may have time to grasp a ha...

Page 14: ...on or jump dive off of the tower Tow line may loop on inverted tricks DO NOT sit behind the pulling point of the tower NEVER allow any type of spark or open flame on board It may result in fire or exp...

Page 15: ...ions when charging a battery may cause an explosion of the battery or the atmosphere near the battery which could result in death or serious injury Keep the engine off whenever the engine box cover ha...

Page 16: ...oating This manual is not intended to provide complete training on all aspects of boat operation We strongly recommend that all operators of this boat seek additional training on boat handling and saf...

Page 17: ...uard American Red Cross United States Coast Guard Auxiliary or your local boating authority Even if you are a veteran boater these courses will help sharpen your boating skills as well as bring you up...

Page 18: ...enforcement agencies may have similar requirements You should check with your local marine law enforcement agency regarding any such requirements before boating Equipment requirements for coastal and...

Page 19: ...ity for propeller contact with the operator or other persons in the water If the engine and boat stop it will afford opportunity for the operator or other persons who have fallen overboard to safely r...

Page 20: ...w to use them and adjust as necessary for comfort It is especially important that children and non swimmers wear a life jacket PFD at all times Make certain all passengers know where life jackets are...

Page 21: ...lotation These PFDs may be used instead of a Type I II or III PFD with non towed participants if used in accordance with the approval conditions on the label and if worn when the boat is underway Some...

Page 22: ...unknowingly accumulate in the bilge of your boat If your bilge pump comes on too frequently or continuously investigate the source of leaking water check for hull damage hose or piping leaks missing...

Page 23: ...ng equipment First aid kit and manual Anchor with at least 75 feet 23 meters of line Mooring lines and fenders Bailing device bucket hand pump Combination paddle boat hook Local charts and compass Day...

Page 24: ...assenger Safety The operator of the boat is responsible for the safety of the passengers all skiers riders as well as his her own safety Ensure that you and your passengers adhere to these safety reco...

Page 25: ...ency equipment and instructed in its use Passengers should assist with lookout duties and notify the operator of any approaching watercraft or potentially unsafe conditions to provide assistance with...

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Page 27: ...For boats with cabins always ventilate the boat interior and avoid boating situations which cause increased exposure Carbon monoxide CO can cause brain damage or death Engine and generator exhaust con...

Page 28: ...orm dragging as a dangerous and hazardous activity which should be prohibited as it can result in injury or death In the event that someone exhibits the symptoms of carbon monoxide exposure nausea hea...

Page 29: ...ing DO NOT overload your boat Overloading or uneven loading can cause loss of control capsizing or swamping which may lead to death or serious injury Adhere to the load capacity plate restrictions and...

Page 30: ...be used in any abnormal conditions Check the capacity plate on your boat and abide by these limits The capacity plate has the following information permanently printed on it The total weight of person...

Page 31: ...angerous due to the reduction in the operator s forward visibility which can lead to collisions and groundings High bow up angles cause longer transition times from displacement mode slow velocity 0 t...

Page 32: ...driver s inability to respond to a situation that requires avoidance of another vessel or submerged or partially submerged object s Look carefully before turning especially when you are turning around...

Page 33: ...ve the legal limit violators are subject to fines and may go to jail Violators may also lose automobile driving privileges Product Misuse Misuse of the product or use of it in a manner for which it wa...

Page 34: ...wing information outlines some of the most common hazards which may be encountered Shallow Water Operation Shallow water brings on obvious hazards such as sand bars stumps rocks etc Know the area in w...

Page 35: ...ue to monitor conditions while on the water Environmental Concerns As a boater you already appreciate nature s beauty and the peace of the great outdoors It is a boater s responsibility to protect the...

Page 36: ...injury caused by your wake wash Prior to entering a NO WAKE zone reduce throttle come off plane to the slowest steerable speed Use caution when operating around smaller crafts in channels and marinas...

Page 37: ...ou to potential hazards that may not be obvious These labels also indicate how to avoid these hazards Warning labels should never be removed and must remain legible If you suspect a label is missing o...

Page 38: ...labels are displayed at various locations throughout your new Malibu to point out safety hazards It is important that you take the time to locate these labels Do not remove or cover warning labels Re...

Page 39: ...1 31 Warning Label Locations Refer to the diagrams below for the location of each label 4 7 1...

Page 40: ...tline only the most basic of the nautical Rules of the Road and have been provided as a convenience only Consult your local U S Coast Guard Auxiliary USCGA Department of Motor Vehicles DMV or local ma...

Page 41: ...vessel The burdened vessel should slow down or change directions and pass behind the other vessel The burdened vessel operator should always move in such a way that the privileged vessel operator can...

Page 42: ...Meeting Head On When meeting head on neither vessel has the right of way Both boats should decrease speed turn towards their right starboard side and pass on their left sides port to port However if b...

Page 43: ...d When navigating in narrow channels you should keep to the right when it is safe and practical to do so If the operator of a power driven vessel is preparing to go around a bend that may obstruct the...

Page 44: ...channel or where an obstruction may be approached from more than one direction With the cardinal system Pass north or east of BLACK TOPPED WHITE buoy Pass south or west of RED TOPPED WHITE buoy RED a...

Page 45: ...ts bells and horns are used on buoys for night or poor visibility conditions Buoys with unique light flashing characteristics are identified on nautical charts with the specific flashing pattern Types...

Page 46: ...you are permitted to moor are mooring buoys Mooring buoys are white with a blue horizontal stripe Mooring to a navigation buoy regulatory markers or lateral markers is illegal Mooring Buoy White with...

Page 47: ...top and at the water line of the buoy You must obey regulatory markers CONTROLLED AREA DANGER BOATS KEEP OUT INFORMATION Uniform State Waterway Marking System USWMS Divers Flag Alpha Flag Distress Fla...

Page 48: ...Divers underwater cannot be seen Stay well away from boats or floats displaying Diver Flags Skin Diver Warning Flag Watch for swimmers Swimming areas may not be marked Steer clear from the area and re...

Page 49: ...avoid if you are at planing speeds or above There are many light patterns on different types of boats and for boats performing various functions while underway or at anchor For most applications on re...

Page 50: ...s Sailboats less than 20 meters 65 62 feet may exhibit the navigation lights shown in Figures 3 or 4 Another option for sailboats is to use a single combination lantern at the top of the mast as shown...

Page 51: ...ave ready at hand an electric torch or lighted lantern flashlight showing a white light to be displayed in sufficient time to prevent collision see Figure 6 right picture Anchored Boats Motorboats and...

Page 52: ...the result of impacts with other objects Always look where you are going and be aware of what is going on around you When participating in towing watersports be safe and courteous and follow these gu...

Page 53: ...in water where you do not know the depth or what is beneath the surface Never put your arm head or any other part of your body through the handle bridle of the tow line nor wrap the line around any pa...

Page 54: ...rol over their path nor do they have much in the way of protection from impact with obstacles or other boats Therefore it is recommended that boat operators observers and towed persons communicate eff...

Page 55: ...on falls if needed In some states it is required to raise the fallen skier flag when the skier has fallen Monitor the tow line to ensure that it does not become tangled it does not become wrapped arou...

Page 56: ...tow boat which will be circling back to retrieve their downed person DO NOT participate in towed watersports at night It is illegal and other boats will not be able to see you nor will they anticipat...

Page 57: ...e remove the key and put it in your pocket before retrieving the line Tow lines should be neatly coiled and stowed in the boat when not in use Fallen Skier or Rider Falling and injuries are common in...

Page 58: ...ode and the Watersports Safety Code have been developed by WSIA and industry equipment manufacturers These Codes are reproduced here for your reference Watersports Responsibility Code Familiarize your...

Page 59: ...e influence of alcohol or drugs Only use water ballast and people for additional weight Never exceed the passenger or weight limitations of the watercraft Never allow passengers to hang outside the wa...

Page 60: ...rver and skier rider need to agree on hand signals before skiing or riding Signals should include READY STOP SPEED UP and SLOW DOWN Start the engine only after making sure that no one in the water is...

Page 61: ...Always keep the fallen skier rider in view and on the driver s side of the watercraft Display a red or orange skier down flag to alert other vessels that a skier rider is down if required by the stat...

Page 62: ...flood the machinery space with a fire extinguishant Allow extinguishant to soak the compartment for at least 15 minutes to cool the hot metals or fuel before cautiously inspecting the fire area Have p...

Page 63: ...ermia the abnormal lowering of internal body temperature Capsizing If others were on board try to locate them make sure that they are conscious and they can swim If possible access lifejackets PFDs pa...

Page 64: ...constantly in your sight If another passenger is on board assign them to look at and keep pointing at the person in the water They are to do nothing else but stay focused on the person in the water an...

Page 65: ...lm disabled boat is small appropriate hardware is available and one or both skippers know the correct technique should a recreational boat tow another Towing Vessel Be sure your boat will not run agro...

Page 66: ...Vessels If you attach the towline to a fitting be sure the fitting is fastened with a through bolt and is reinforced on the underside Keep lines clear of propellers on both boats Keep hands and feet c...

Page 67: ...rd Gauges The following gauges are included on all models It is important for the safe and proper operation of your boat to fully understand these gauges Malibu In Dash Graphical Display Figure 2 1 Gr...

Page 68: ...standard use gauges for monitoring service requirements voltage engine temperature oil pressure remaining fuel level and percentage speedometer and tachometer MaliView Gauge Screens Press the SAVE PR...

Page 69: ...may not be covered under your engine warranty Speedometer The Speedometer registers speed in miles per hour MPH The speedometer system consists of a thru hull paddle wheel speed sensor that records wa...

Page 70: ...tures slow down immediately and turn off engine Continuing to operate the boat while the temperature is above normal operating parameters may cause serious damage to your engine Fuel The fuel gauge is...

Page 71: ...gine can become so hot that the surrounding components could catch fire Damage caused from neglected oil problems can be costly Such damage is not covered by your warranty Malibu Graphical In Dash Dis...

Page 72: ...n arrows toggle through all the options in each edit screen Use the ON OFF ENTER button to toggle between edit screens and select changes Return to Factory Default Screen This will return all settings...

Page 73: ...2 7 Adjust Auto Volume Automatically increases decreases the volume of the stereo as boat speed increases decreases Depth Level Alarm Screen Speed Calibration Screen Wedge Setup Screen...

Page 74: ...nglish Metric Mode English or Metric Conversion Video ON OFF Setup Turns on or off all available video screens Gauge Diagnostic Mode Gauge Sweep Mode Test Current Software Version System Diagnostic Sc...

Page 75: ...s checked After enabling the SURF GATE you will need to calibrate the gates This process is automatic once it s started Just follow the instructions on the screen SETUP CRUISE GAUGES PRE SETS CRUISE M...

Page 76: ...or surfing on the right side of the boat Alert banner that a left or right surf button has been pressed Caution banner for over speed with a Surf Gate out The gate will automatically retract until spe...

Page 77: ...ss is located by the radio black box under the glove box If the MDG is turned off or there is no device connected the button will appear gray If MDG has a device connected or turned on the button will...

Page 78: ...devices The system can control what device is connected by either accepting or declining the connection Only one device at a time can be connected The HELP button will share additional information on...

Page 79: ...impossible to put together factory pre sets that work the same on every boat For this reason we chose a middle of the road setting and worked to create an easy method to modify the factory pre sets an...

Page 80: ...n or off in the setup screen Make sure you have a calibrated power wedge for correct operation Ballast bars will disappear when the sensor is not present The engine must be running for the wedge to mo...

Page 81: ...nue to press ENTER for all 20 spaces Power Wedge Edit Screen There are 10 different WEDGE settings Using the up and down buttons select the desired WEDGE setting 200 if fully stowed 100 if max wedge a...

Page 82: ...ballast level Use the up and down buttons to change the level The tank being edited is highlighted green Press ENTER to accept the change SAVE EXIT NO SAVE SAVE EXIT NO SAVE PRE SET EDIT SET POINT 20...

Page 83: ...ink Additional alarm parameters may be added The Indmar engine is equipped with the E Control New Engine Control Module with OBD M If the engine ECM activates an alarm you will ether see Engine Fault...

Page 84: ...edge is moving up past the wake zones The WEDGE FAULT STARBOARD ACTUATOR MAXED is a signal from the Lenco box indicating a starboard actuator failure or fault The WEDGE FAULT STARBOARD ACTUATOR AVERAG...

Page 85: ...You will now see two lists Active 1 or Inactive 1 It is the 1 or 0 that is important here If the fault is currently Active a real serious problem you will see a 1 to the right of active If the proble...

Page 86: ...gs until the desired water depth is set The system is set to default at 2 ft Once this is completed press E Enter to return to main menu Note The Depth graphical display only displays the bottom of th...

Page 87: ...on in gap for proper operation Going above or below gap line will disengage cruise current throttle position Operation of Malibu Precision Pro Speed Control Adjust set points by pressing up and down a...

Page 88: ...t window the Precision Pro Speed Control System will hold the desired target speed If the small square is to one side of the target window the computers will have limited authority to adjust the throt...

Page 89: ...d NOTES The gap appears when the engine has activated cruise and has control of the throttle The cruise must be turned on or off when the actual speed is below the set point The cruise will only hold...

Page 90: ...d the system will automatically enter a DECEL mode and slowly return the engine throttle to the set RPM When the system has engaged the throttle bar will turn green Keep the arrow in the gap to allow...

Page 91: ...he foil all the way up The Power Wedge is intended to be deployed down prior to pulling up the rider it will not deploy above 10 MPH Boats not equipped with PW must have the Power Wedge mode switched...

Page 92: ...lowest position the wake is comparable to approximately 400 lb of ballast in the rear of the boat Your Malibu can be trailered or launched with the PW down but make sure to raise it once you are on th...

Page 93: ...ld the breaker in position to activate the electrical circuit See your dealership immediately to locate and correct the problem before operating the boat Figure 2 13 Circuit Breaker Panels Switches In...

Page 94: ...VIGATION screen Malibu Boats equipped with the Malibu Touch Command are also equipped with a remote ignition key switch This remote key is provided for emergency use only Should the CAN communication...

Page 95: ...engine will crank Press the STOP button to stop the engine without turning off the dash The button must be held for a second before the engine will shut down The CHANGE button will allow the user to...

Page 96: ...SWITCH screen Press the FILL ALL or DRAIN ALL buttons to control all the tanks at once If you press the ALL OFF or the OFF button the boat will stop the FILL ALL or DRAIN ALL process The MLS screen a...

Page 97: ...be displayed in approximate location of the light Optional lights can be added or removed in the setup screen located on the SWITCH screen The buttons will light up yellow when active The tower light...

Page 98: ...ight Optional heater switch can be added or removed in the setup screen If the heater is removed the button will turn into an auxiliary output to be used if needed The setup button contains some of th...

Page 99: ...up mode desired Press ENTER button to access the mode highlighted Pressing the ENTER button will activate the RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS Doing the reset is a good idea after every new software update Y...

Page 100: ...SmartTouch mem file The update will not work unless the file is named SmartTouch mem The system will reset automatically when complete The UPDATE can also be done by just turning off and on the power...

Page 101: ...Use the UP and DOWN buttons to highlight the setup mode desired Press ENTER button to access the mode highlighted Pressing the ENTER button will activate the BACKLIGHT DIM LEVEL mode Once activated us...

Page 102: ...etup mode desired Press ENTER button to access the mode highlighted Pressing the ENTER button will activate the SETUP OUTPUTS mode Turning on and off ballast will change the appearance of the MLS scre...

Page 103: ...nd MaliView system Use the UP and DOWN buttons to highlight the setup mode desired Press ENTER button to access the mode highlighted Pressing the ENTER button will activate the SETUP LIGHTS mode Turni...

Page 104: ...nd DOWN buttons to highlight the setup mode desired Press ENTER button to access the mode highlighted Pressing the ENTER button will activate the NAVIGATION mode Refer to the NAVIGATION manual for com...

Page 105: ...o date and adjust and troubleshoot the Touch Command MaliView system Use the UP and DOWN buttons to highlight the setup mode desired Press ENTER button to access the mode highlighted Pressing the ENTE...

Page 106: ...area and will turn on automatically whenever 2 in or more of water is detected The bilge pump is wired directly to the battery This circuit can be identified by an inline fuse from the battery labeled...

Page 107: ...or Lights This switch is used to activate the interior lights The interior lights include lights in the gunnels storage compartments and dashboard and optional underwater transom lights if equipped Na...

Page 108: ...ing the MLS CENTER button will toggle the POWER module output and MUX display from OFF to FILL to OFF to DRAIN and back to OFF again Pressing the MLS FRONT button will toggle the POWER module output a...

Page 109: ...ns 4 Once an function icon is selected hold down the button for 3 seconds to lock it in 5 After lock in return to CHANGE edit mode screen Delete Mode 1 Press button 1 YES to enter DELETE mode or 2 NO...

Page 110: ...4 Once an function icon is chosen hold down the button for 3 seconds to INSERT that function icon 5 After insertion all functions icons should shift to the right 6 After insertion return to INSERT ed...

Page 111: ...sition doing this allows the engine to run in its idle position before moving into the opposite gear Moving the shift lever from FORWARD to REVERSE without stopping in NEUTRAL can cause the transmissi...

Page 112: ...e the rudder is turning accordingly The system should operate freely and smoothly See Malibu Exclusive Adjustable Rudder System in Chapter 3 for rudder adjustment It is normal for your Malibu steering...

Page 113: ...er is equipped with a pressure gauge indicating the level of charge Inspect the pressure gauge daily before starting the engine If the gauge indicates RECHARGE service the fire extinguishing system be...

Page 114: ...artment when opened Running the engine with the motorbox open exposes rotating machinery which can cause injury to occupants of the boat Driver s Seat The driver s seat can be adjusted forward and bac...

Page 115: ...g comfort The Sundeck is not to be used while the engine is running Serious injuries or death could occur to persons not seated properly should the boat come to an abrupt halt Figure 2 28 Sundeck V Dr...

Page 116: ...se it for anything other than watersports Swim Platform A removable swim step is located on the stern of the boat to provide easy access into and out of the water for boat skiers and swimmers To remov...

Page 117: ...tip of the bow is two colored red and green and is used to keep others aware of your presence when operating your boat at night A covered two pronged connector can be found on the top of the transom...

Page 118: ...d provides access to a large area that can be used primarily for storage of water skis Transom Storage Some boat models are equipped with transom ski storage Depending on the model the storage is acce...

Page 119: ...ort pole from under the port side pull up cushion 2 Slide the base of the pole into the mounted receiver 3 Place the table receiver onto the top of the pole Reverse the process to stow the table away...

Page 120: ...plugs are secure prior to launching your boat Damage caused as a result of these plugs not being installed will not be covered under your Malibu warranty Bilge Drain Plug s A T handled brass bilge dra...

Page 121: ...re This information is transferred to the dash computer and a computer program converts information which is transferred to the speedometer gauge See Troubleshooting section of this manual for basic m...

Page 122: ...e The Monsoon and L96 engines equipped with the ETX Catalyst Exhaust Manifolds may produce an unusual smell which is characteristic of an engine with a catalyst exhaust system Allow the catalyst exhau...

Page 123: ...luding its warranty refer to the engine s owner s manual in the information packet shipped with your boat Optional Equipment Heater If your boat is equipped with a heater you will find an ON OFF acces...

Page 124: ...Malibu boat warranty For warranty assistance for these items contact the manufacturer directly Stereo N A for Touch Screen To turn the stereo on the ignition must be turned on If equipped the key can...

Page 125: ...dio screens the left and right buttons will respond to the label directly inside the button For example the CRUISE button is now the BACK TO VIPER button in all PAGE 1 screens in every mode Fosgate FM...

Page 126: ...2 60 Fosgate USB DRIVE Radio Screens...

Page 127: ...2 61 SIRIUS Radio Screens...

Page 128: ...2 62 Fosgate IPOD Radio Screens...

Page 129: ...To use this ability the radio video screen with button needs to be enabled in the MEDIA SETUP screen in SETUP This mode will bring up buttons on the side for 5 seconds These buttons describe what eac...

Page 130: ...is is the POV RF module It is connected to the system using a gauge connector located with the other gauge connections Make sure the video output from the POV is going into the Video 2 input on the Vi...

Page 131: ...has the standard RCA cables as an output it will play through the stereo AUX mode and onto the screen in Video 2 We provide the left right audio to mini adapter that came in your boat bag and the vide...

Page 132: ...are available for all boat models These cleats will sit flush on the side of the boat deck when depressed To use the cleats simply pull them up Push the cleats down to stow them Docking Lights The doc...

Page 133: ...e used to install factory accessories on the tower The use of aftermarket accessories not supplied by Malibu Boats may cause damage not covered by the tower warranty Drilling any additional holes in t...

Page 134: ...ng Grab the top of the tower in front and pull down toward you Hardware Most of the metal hardware on your boat consists of brass stainless steel or aluminum and should be cleaned on a periodic basis...

Page 135: ...g the Navigation system the screen below is the first screen that is displayed Main Map Screen When entering the Navigation area this is the first screen that comes up Each section of the screen is hi...

Page 136: ...2 70 Navigation Menu Above is the main navigation menu screen From here the operator can get to any area of the navigation system Pressing the ENTER button will display the MAP screen...

Page 137: ...MAP on the entire screen or show gauge information along the right hand side of the display Underneath the words MAP VIEW are the words FULL and GAUGE The word that is highlighted indicates how the MA...

Page 138: ...NT toward the top left of the screen are the words BEARING and NORTH The word that is highlighted indicates how the MAP screen will be oriented Pressing the UP RIGHT arrow will cause the highlight to...

Page 139: ...2 73 Select Course Creating a New Course...

Page 140: ...appear showing the available waypoint options Use the arrows to highlight the desired waypoint and press ENTER The map screen will be shown again with the waypoint in the location that the cursor was...

Page 141: ...2 75 Select Auto Course Creating a New Auto Course...

Page 142: ...l appear Your location is the boat image in the screen to the left it is within the blue box The navigation software will track your movements until the STOP COURSE option is selected NOTE Be sure to...

Page 143: ...ughout the various screens From the Navigation Menu screen press the DOWN RIGHT arrow to adjust the filters The screen above shows the objects that may be available to display If there is an object th...

Page 144: ...access the GPS STATUS screen The GPS STATUS menu allows the operator to view up to a 16 position satellite signal strength graph on the right side of the display and a 4 point compass graphic showing...

Page 145: ...2 79 Setup From the Navigation Menu screen press the DOWN LEFT arrow to access the SETUP menu The SETUP menu allows the operator to adjust view and configure the navigation system through eight menus...

Page 146: ...NTER button The screen below will appear Using the arrows UP DOWN changes between the low high scale Normal Mode High Contrast and Night View The LEFT RIGHT arrows control the slide on the Low to High...

Page 147: ...ht the TRANSPARENCY LEVEL and press the ENTER button The screen below will appear Using the arrows UP DOWN changes between the transparency scale and the EXIT The LEFT RIGHT arrows control the slide o...

Page 148: ...ap while operating the menu features Highlight the GPS SETUP and press the ENTER button The screen below will appear Using the arrows UP DOWN changes between the Coordinate styles and WAAS status opti...

Page 149: ...MAP and press the ENTER button The screen below will appear The GPS STATUS menu allows the operator to view up to a 16 position satellite signal strength graph on the right side of the display and a 4...

Page 150: ...de of the screen Highlight the SYSTEM SETUP and press the ENTER button The screen below will appear Any of the options listed above can be displayed in the gauge area of the MAP screen Only seven item...

Page 151: ...H LEVEL SETUP and press the ENTER button The screen below will appear The options listed above will change how the waterways are to be displayed on the MAP screen Depending on which setting is chosen...

Page 152: ...ween Nautical Miles and Miles Highlight the SYSTEM UNITS SETUP and press the ENTER button The screen below will appear The options listed above will change how the speed and distance are to be display...

Page 153: ...ER button The screen below will appear The options listed above will change the color of that feature that is to be displayed on each screen Highlight the desired option and press ENTER This will disp...

Page 154: ...2 88 Exit Setup Highlighting the EXIT SETUP and pressing ENTER will bring the display back to the MENU screen...

Page 155: ...AP mode shows the Course name Next Waypoint and Destination COMPASS mode shows the compass rotating with the heading always at the top of the screen This option also shows the Course name Next Waypoin...

Page 156: ...OFF Will leave a trail in the direction of where your last waypoint was ADJUST NOTIFY BAND Pressing the UP RIGHT arrow brings up a box that allows the setting of the notify distance to the next POI Wh...

Page 157: ...th spring loaded pins are engaged before taking off DO NOT adjust manual wedge while engine is on or boat is moving Excessive speeds over 25 MPH could cause adverse handling conditions It is recommend...

Page 158: ...2 92 Notes...

Page 159: ...ross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR which is the load carrying capacity plus the weight of the trailer itself Be sure that the total weight of your boat gear and trailer does not exceed the GVWR Verify ti...

Page 160: ...separates from the hitch ball Rig the chains as tight as possible with just enough slack to permit tight turns Make sure the proper chains are correctly attached between the towing vehicle and trailer...

Page 161: ...tie down should then be attached to hold the boat downward and forward This may be accomplished by a line from the bow eye to an attachment point on the trailer frame or winch stand Rear Tie Downs It...

Page 162: ...ater and stop Be sure to properly secure your vehicle Prepare for placing the boat in the water by removing any tie down straps disconnecting tail light connections and attaching a line to the bow eye...

Page 163: ...Never exceed the load capacity and distribute weight evenly between bow and stern and port to starboard SWAMPING HAZARD Overloading may reduce the stability and seaworthiness of the boat The weight of...

Page 164: ...lines you should follow when fueling your boat 1 Extinguish all cigarettes and other flame or spark producing items 2 Make sure all power is off and do not operate any electrical switches 3 Be sure to...

Page 165: ...otive style Audible Click Hinged fuel cap Vent system operational at all angles with full tank of fuel Diurnal Emissions Control System Key Components Deck Fill Inlet control valve between deck fill a...

Page 166: ...Malibu Factory Trained and Certified Technician Special tools and training are required to service this fuel system Pay close attention to the information regarding the break in period listed in your...

Page 167: ...ate and correct the problem before returning to operation Pressing the ENTER button on the display will silence the alarm for five minutes Following is a list of monitored functions that can activate...

Page 168: ...n This is used for warm up of the engine in neutral Be sure to position the throttle vertically in neutral before re engaging the transmission by depressing the knob Figure 3 6 Throttle Positions When...

Page 169: ...er is recommended All boats have a tendency to wander somewhat at slow speeds A natural reaction to this effect is to steer the boat back and forth in an attempt to compensate for wandering Invariably...

Page 170: ...and current may not always be present an experienced boater will use them to his advantage Unequal thrust is an aspect shared by all single engine propeller driven watercraft A counterclockwise rotat...

Page 171: ...in open water with an imaginary dock Pull up to the dock at a slow rate of speed Shift the boat into neutral and drift slowly toward the dock Shift the boat into reverse slightly to slow or stop the...

Page 172: ...toward the waves and leave a little slack in the lines to allow for movement from waves or the tide Follow these guidelines when departing Very slowly shift into forward at idle speed When the stern m...

Page 173: ...ly Fasten the towline as far forward as possible on the upwind or up current side of the boat being towed Fastening it to the stern will restrict maneuverability Attach the line to the stern lifting e...

Page 174: ...your dealer otherwise adverse handling and top speed characteristics may be experienced The prop is identified by two numbers i e 13 x 14 and material identification such as brass or stainless steel T...

Page 175: ...is seating properly 3 Wedge a piece of 1 x 4 wood between the propeller blade and the port side of the strut and rudder 4 Install a new nylon locknut and torque the nut to maximum of 30 ft lbs 40 7 N...

Page 176: ...ofter metal will deteriorate and erode much faster than the other metals in the boat Inspect the anode periodically and replace as needed Consult your local Malibu dealer for this part Saltwater Corro...

Page 177: ...e are no products available to us that are mildew proof Therefore we also recommend that you dry the upholstery thoroughly at the end of each day s boating activity to prevent mildew which will rot th...

Page 178: ...3 General care A B Dirt buildup A B Ballpoint ink B A Chewing gum B A Coffee tea chocolate B A Grease C B A Household soil A B Ketchup A B Latex paint A B Lipstick C A B Mildew or wet leaves B A Motor...

Page 179: ...dware permanently Always follow cleaning by applying a high quality metal polish or automotive wax after cleaning Test products in an inconspicuous area before applying to the complete surface especia...

Page 180: ...not recommended that you leave your boat moored for 21 days or more If your boat will be moored in fresh water or saltwater for extended periods of time you should do the following 1 Haul out and clea...

Page 181: ...amage to your boat structure and driveline could result It is recommended that only a trained service technician perform this maintenance due to the complications that can arise from an improperly bal...

Page 182: ...es can cause damage to the engine and fuel system DO NOT mix MTBE and ethanol Drain your tank or use up as much of the old fuel as you can before making the switch to E10 Once done do not go back to M...

Page 183: ...ns be inspected annually for tightness Figure 4 2 P Trap and Deck Fill Figure 4 3 FLVV Figure 4 4 GRV Figure 4 5 ICV Figure 4 6 Attwood Carbon Canister Replacement Fuel System Components Should any pa...

Page 184: ...e wired directly to the battery with proper overload protection Boat Alarms Malibu boats are equipped with sensors that constantly monitor various functions of the boat Certain functions if outside of...

Page 185: ...o 1 2 in above the plates is sufficient If needed fill with distilled water Some batteries are sealed and this process is not necessary Read directions when applicable Electrical Distribution Battery...

Page 186: ...s the starting and house circuits to reduce the chance of fully discharging both batteries and protect on board electronics from engine starting voltage sages and spikes The Combine Batteries Position...

Page 187: ...imate upgrade it prevents cranking voltage spikes from causing any problems with the onboard computer network With the VSR equipped systems you will notice that when you turn on the key the stereo wil...

Page 188: ...on these components especially for use in areas of or in proximity to salt brackish water Pitting corrosion or oxidation is not covered under warranty Pitting is not the same as separation Bilge The b...

Page 189: ...idle Turn engine off Consult your local dealer for correct procedure To be completed when boat is put on trailer or resting cradle Remove bilge T handle and transom drain plug immediately after remov...

Page 190: ...install battery in boat Follow all safety precautions associated with changing batteries De winterize engine using engine manufacturer s specifications Check propeller shaft alignment Tighten couplin...

Page 191: ...most likely event to the least likely To correct a problem first determine what the problem is Start with the first cause and eliminate the possibility of each until the problem is corrected Because...

Page 192: ...tighten battery corroded cables Weak battery Charge or replace the battery Ignition problems See your dealer Engine misses or Fouled spark plugs Replace spark plugs idles rough Loose or defective high...

Page 193: ...peller Replace the propeller Misaligned propeller shaft Check the alignment See coupling your dealer for proper realignment Bent propeller shaft See your dealer Electrical problems Open circuit breake...

Page 194: ...but made from fibrous glass Glass fiber forms include cloth yarn mat milled fibers chopped strands roving and woven roving GELCOAT A surface either colored or clear providing a cosmetic enhancement a...

Page 195: ...ts Limited Warranty W 1 Malibu Exclusive Adjustable Rudder System 3 17 Miscellaneous 4 12 Motorbox Cover 2 48 N Navigational Lights 2 51 O On Product Warning Labels 1 29 Operation 3 1 Optional Equipme...

Page 196: ...ck brake fluid level if applicable LAKE TEST ____ 1 Perform Diacom data list scan ____ 2 Check PROM ID and record in customer file ____ 3 Check fuel pressure and log reading ____ 4 Verify oil levels e...

Page 197: ...e warranty details that follow for complete terms conditions and limitations In addition to the Malibu Limited Warranty your boat also comes with other limited warranties provided by the engine and tr...

Page 198: ...xclusion may not apply to you Who Is Covered Under the Malibu Boats Limited Warranty Subject to all other terms conditions and limitations 1 original owners of the boat and 2 second owners of the boat...

Page 199: ...Limited Warranty Coverages Base Limited Warranty For a period of thirty six 36 months beginning on the date the boat is purchased by the first retail purchaser through an authorized Malibu Boats sales...

Page 200: ...or osmosis as well as damage due to in water storage without proper barrier coat and bottom paints The Gelcoat Limited Warranty is Not Transferable Lifetime Hull Limited Warranty For the life of the b...

Page 201: ...ns or imperfections in cosmetic convenience or aesthetic components or features of the boat including the gelcoat finish which have no effect on use value or safety Because the gelcoat finish is appli...

Page 202: ...carrier that the boat is a total loss or fit only for salvage This Malibu Boats Limited Warranty does not provide coverage to any boat which has ever been a a repossession from a retail customer b pur...

Page 203: ...strongly recommends that you follow all of the instructions in the boat s operating manuals including if applicable any accompanying maintenance or service schedules Because questions may sometimes ar...

Page 204: ...ady have been reviewed by the service manager or foreman request to speak with the facility s general manager or owner Second if your concerns are not resolved to your satisfaction by the representati...

Page 205: ...apply and Malibu Boats LLC completely disclaims them to the extent allowed by law The Implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose does not apply if your boat is used for exhibition even if th...

Page 206: ...Warranty Terms for Components Attwood warrants that any Attwood Fuel System Components are free from defects in materials and workmanship and are designed built and equipped to conform at the time of...

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