Malibu Boats M235 2019, Owner'S Manual

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2019 Malibu Boats, LLC Owner’s Manual • Page 137
Fins: On some models, fins may be added as an option. The fins
add tracking stability. As with the rudder, they extend below the hull
and should be considered when boating in shallow water.
Struts (and Strut Housing): The strut and strut housing are
fitted from the drive train to the propeller to create the propulsion that
moves the boat forward and aft. As with the rudder, these compo-
nents extend below the hull. Operation in water that is too shallow
or among obstructions can damage the components and make it
impossible to continue boating until fixed.
Do not operate the boat in
water too shallow for the
strut, strut housing and pro-
peller to operate. Obstruc-
tions can also damage these components, rendering them
inoperable. Such damage is not covered under warranty.
Propeller: Different conditions, including altitude or specific char -
acteristics of individual bodies of water can impact boating enjoyment.
If environmental conditions are suspected of negatively impacting
performance, discuss this with an authorized Malibu dealer, who may
be able to recommend minor changes to the propeller, or replacement
of a propeller at the consumer’s choice and expense, that will improve
circumstances for that particular application. There are limits to chang-
es that are approved by Malibu engineers. Changes that exceed those
standards will void the warranty. Extreme changes can also alter the
safe handling of the boat and its maneuverability.
Consumers may choose to
change characteristics of
propellers or even replace
them. Malibu recommends
doing so only after consulting with an authorized Malibu
dealer as exceeding Malibu standards for the propulsion
system will void the warranty.
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 mov-
ing propeller is extremely dangerous and could cause serious injury
or death.
Care must be taken to avoid
being in 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, propel-
lers can maim or become lethal.
Paddlewheel: 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 paddle-
wheel 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 in front of the 12” screen in the center of the dash.
Raw Water Intake/Sea Strainer: 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 AL -
WAYS 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.
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