Malibu Boats M235 2019, Owner'S Manual

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Debris in the body of water,
including naturally occur-
ring vegetation, can become
entwined with the compo-
nents 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.
Bow Thruster: The bow thruster (available only on the 24MXZ)
is a propulsion device to aid in safer docking. Maneuvering in tight
locations is easier by allowing the operator to turn the boat to port or
starboard without forward motion.
The 24MXZ utilizes a tunnel-type
bow thruster that is operated by a
switch on the shifter/throttle.
The bow thruster will operate
only when the boat engine is
running. Push the rocker switch on
the handle
UP to direct water out
of the starboard side of the tunnel,
which causes the bow to move
to port (left)
. Pushing the rocker
switch on the handle DOWN will
direct water out of the port side of
the tunnel,
pushing the bow to
the starboard side.
Models: These components are standard on all boats, except
the fins, which are an option available for all models and the bow
thruster, which is available on the 24MXZ.
Shower
The shower con-
trol panel is located
in the starboard
motor-well storage
area. The panel has
an ON-OFF toggle
switch. In the ON
position, the knob
rotates to the left
for more hot water,
and to the right to
add colder water to
the mix.
The shower
nozzle pulls out
of the deck at the
transom. Twist the
nozzle
counter -
clockwise to start the stream of water. When finished showering,
twist the shower nozzle clockwise to turn it off and return it to its
retracted position. Reset the shower control knob to the center and
then turn OFF the switch.
Note that the hot water comes from the engine manifold, and the
cold water is brought on-board through the starboard rear ballast
tank’s fill pump. The hoses connect to a pump that is located inside
the engine compartment, aft of the engine and secured to the tran-
som. The shower wand/nozzle connects to that pump.
Leaving the shower running can result in extra water intruding
into the bilge compartment. This can cause issues that are ad-
dressed in detail in the
Bilge information provided in this section of
the Owner’s Manual. Please review that information prior to using the
shower, especially the first time.
Extended use of the shower can also result in excessive dis-
charge from the battery, which could leave the boat non-operational,
and could also potentially damage the bilge pump, rendering it
non-operational. If the bilge pump does not operate, excessive water
in the bilge system could sink the boat.
Showers should be as brief as possible. To have hot/warm water
available, the engine must run, but as noted in many sections of this
Owner’s Manual, the engine has carbon monoxide as a by-product
of running the engine for any period of time. The exhaust gases are
released from the transom area, but even when released below the
water line, those gases will work their way to the surface. The danger
of breathing carbon monoxide fumes is addressed throughout this
Owner’s Manual, and should be viewed with the utmost caution by
everyone on-board.
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