Malibu Boats M235 2018, Owner'S Manual

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Never allow anyone to be in the water forward of the bow or behind the boat when the boat engine is running, even if the
boat is in neutral gear. If the shifter/throttle is inadvertently put into gear, the boat could potentially run over persons in the water.
A moving propeller is extremely dangerous and could cause serious injury or death.
Care must be taken to avoid being the water forward or aft of the boat when the engine is running, even if the boat
is not in a moving gear. If the shifter/throttle goes into gear, there may not be time for people to get out of the way.
Propeller edges are sharp. With motion, propellers can maim or become lethal.
There are two sources for speed that provide speed information to the Command Center or speedometer of the boat: the
paddlewheel and GPS (both are standard). The method to switch between speed sources (paddlewheel and GPS) is explained in the
Dashes and Video Screen of this Owner’s Manual.
Because this affects the cruise control, be sure that the paddlewheel and GPS operation is unimpeded. To verify GPS operation is
correct, verify that the GPS puck has a clear line-of-site to the sky. This is located on the starboard side of the boat, adjacent to the
dash windshield.
The raw-water intake brings water out of the lake or river for cooling circulation in the engine. (It is circulated and returned to
the body of water via the exhaust system.)
Both the paddlewheel and raw-water intake/sea strainer must ALWAYS be free of debris. Any boating that takes place in
brackish water or water with flora, should be interrupted periodically to be certain that no weeds have become tangled with anything
under the hull. See the Care and Maintenance section in this Owner’s Manual for information on how to properly remove debris from the
raw-water intake/sea strainer.
Debris in the body of water, including naturally occurring vegetation, can become entwined with the components
under the hull. This can result in damage to the boat, particularly if the debris interferes with the raw water intake,
starving the drive train of necessary cooling water. Such damage is not covered under warranty.
Models: These components are standard on all boats, except the fins, which are an option available for all models.
SHOWER/WASH DOWN
Showers and a wash-down kit are available options on Wakesetter models.
The connections for both are at the transom. To use either requires adding clean
water from the shore. Any regular garden-type hose will attach to the connector for
filling. The shower and wash down have a fresh water tank to provide clean water.
To use the shower, attach the shower wand and operate from the external dial(s) on
the outside of the transom. Some showers have ambient water temperature only, and
this type will have one dial that turns the shower system ON and OFF. Another option
allows a mix of hot-and-cold water. The water is heated by the engine and stored.
Note that the engine should
NEVER be run while showering due to the exhaust fumes
emitted below the swim platform and transom. If the water is too cold for showering,
keep everyone on-board and away from the transom while running the engine to warm
up the water. Never use the shower until after the engine is shut OFF and the fumes
dissipate.
Never run the boat’s engine while anyone is on the swim platform
or sun pad. Exhaust fumes are emitted from beneath the swim
platform and the odorless, colorless carbon monoxide can sicken or
kill before individuals are aware there is danger. If water for the
shower needs to be heated, run the boat engine with everyone inside the passenger area of the deck
and do not allow anyone to access the transom area until after the engine has been shut OFF and the fumes dissipated.
Models: (Optional) Available as an option on all models.
SWIM PLATFORM AND LADDERS
The swim platform provides additional enjoyment of the Malibu experience. While the swim platform, along with the optional
under-swim platform ladder and bow ladder, can ease movement in and out of the water, Malibu reminds users to exercise caution.
When jumping off the boat, always be absolutely certain that there is sufficient depth. Appearances can be deceptive, especially in
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