extended for use, and also for when it is folded up and put away. On the bow, the ladder folds upward and fits inside the anchor
locker. The aft ladder folds up and under the swim platform for stowing. The ladders should always be stowed when the boat is
underway. Excessive force of the body of water as the boat is in motion can damage the ladder, and such damage is not covered under
warranty.
Failure to properly stow the ladder prior to getting underway can result in damage to the ladder, and potentially to
the boat, which would not be covered under warranty.
Models:
Bow ladders are available on the 22MXZ and 24MXZ. Swim platform ladders are available on all models.
FUEL FILL
Malibu boats are equipped with fuel fill fittings and vents to provide state-of-the-art safety protection
in the process of adding fuel to the tank. While most of the fuel system on the boat is inaccessible to
owners/operators, the fuel fill was designed to ensure the process of fueling is as safe as possible, and
efficient.
Fuel fills are located on each side of the boat toward the aft on the boats. It does not matter which side
is used in the filling process. Both fills lead to a single fuel tank. Fills were installed as a convenience on
both sides because consumers may be limited in options for reaching fuel pumps at the dock.
There should be no spit-back or overfill at land-based gas stations in North America. However, the
requirements that eliminate those issues are not applicable to some gasoline service stations in other countries or even at some
marinas in North America. Therefore, care should always be taken while fueling the boat. Do not stand too close to the fuel fill
location in case some fuel is expelled from the pressurized system. You may also hear an audible release of air pressure when opening
the cap. Pay attention to ensure that gasoline is entering only into the boat’s fuel fill and not spilling or running outside the fuel fill.
Note that the first time the boat’s fuel tank is filled, the process may seem slow. This is because fuel is displacing air that was in the
tank. After the first full tank, filling should proceed at approximately the same pace as one would expect in filling land-based vehicles.
Gasoline is extremely flammable. Under some conditions, particularly those that allow fuel fumes to accumulate
in enclosed areas, gas can be explosive as well. Avoid smoking while filling the gas tank or allowing any sparks in
the area. Never run the boat engine while filling the gas tank. If any gas is spilled, clean it up with clean rags and
dispose of properly on land.
Interior Performance
STEERING WHEEL
Steering in a boat is different from most land vehicles, although the effect is similar. Malibu
boats are equipped with steering wheels. The standard, fixed-angle steering wheel is turned
in the direction the operator wishes to go. Instead of wheels turning in that direction, the boat
steering wheel controls a rudder, and the rudder actually turns in the opposite direction. By
cutting through the water with a rudder in the opposite direction, the bow of the boat will
turn in the direction the steering wheel has been turned. Note that, compared to land-based
vehicles, the turning process is usually more sluggish, less tightly controlled and requires more
room. It’s important for new operators to practice before maneuvering in tight locations.
Boats also do not track in the same manner as land-based vehicles. They are affected by
currents, wave action, and natural motion created by the propeller. At slow speeds, the effect is
more pronounced and boats seem to wander slightly. Trying to steer the boat back and forth to
compensate actually only worsens the effect. As long as there is sufficient depth of water and
there are no obstacles close at hand, allow the boat to follow its course. The overall course will be directionally straight if the steering
wheel is held in place.
Malibu boats are equipped with a tilting mechanism on the steering column. This allows the operator to adjust the steering wheel
to the most comfortable angle and provide a sense of secure control. Steering columns have a lever at the underside of the column.
Press down on the lever until the steering wheel is movable. Tilt it up or down to the best angle for the operator and re-engage the
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