Malibu Boats M235 2018, Owner'S Manual

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Never insert a hand, arm or other body part between the dock and the boat, or attempt to keep the boat from hitting
the dock. The boat could push against the dock, pinning the appendage and causing severe injury.
The following are recommended guidelines for docking:
• Approach the dock with the starboard side of the boat, if possible. You will be able to see the edges of the dock and boat better.
• Come to a stop at a short distance from the dock, and then proceed slowly (no-wake).
• Have fenders, mooring lines and crew ready.
• Observe how the wind and current are moving the boat. Approach the dock with the boat pointed into the wind, if possible. If the
wind or current is pushing you away from the dock, use a sharper angle of approach. If you must approach the dock downwind or
down current, use a slow speed and shallow angle. Be ready to reverse to stop and maintain position.
• If there is no wind or current, approach the dock at a 10-to-20 degree angle.
• If possible, throw a line to a person on the dock and have that person secure a bow line.
• With the bow secure, swing the stern in with a slight throttle and turning the steering wheel, or pull it in with a boat hook.
Before tying up the boat, be sure to use enough fenders (an additional, optional purchase) to protect the boat from damage. It is
necessary to tie up with some slack in the line, as tying tightly will cause the boat’s finish to rub repeatedly against the dock due to
wave or tidal action, but if there is too much slack the boat side may hit (and damage) the finish.
Tie up with the bow toward the waves, if possible, with a good-quality, double-braided nylon line. Tie up only to the lifting eye
(under the forward bow point) or tie-down eyes (each side of the transom), or optional cleats. Never use the handrails or windshield
frame, or any other component of the boat. If the boat will be moored for an extended period of time, use chafing protectors on the
lines to protect the gel coat finish.
When leaving the dock, untie the lines and return them to the boat deck to avoid snagging on any object on the dock. (Also, stow
the lines so that the operator and any passengers will not trip on the lines or become entangled.) Move very slowly away from the
dock, unless the wind/current are naturally pushing the boat away from the dock, where it is possible to drift until safely free of the
dock.
Always be certain to visually check that the center and transom drain plugs are installed and SECURED prior to deploying the boat in
any body of water. The boat operator still must physically check that the drain plugs are installed and properly secure.
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