optional fender (sold by an authorized Malibu dealer or aftermarket
supplier) to provide protection when a boat is docked. The fender
eye slides into and out of the lock for ease of use. These locks help
protect the finish of the boat.
Fender locks are not designed to be used to tie up the boat. They
are designed only to support bumpers.
Models: (Optional) All Wakesetter models.
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Never tie up the boat, even temporarily,
using any component of the boat except
the bow eye, transom eyes and/or cleats
(where equipped). Using any other component could result in dam
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age to the boat that is not covered under warranty.
Fender Locks
As an option, the fender lock is a stainless-steel component
added permanently to the boat deck, with an eye that attaches an
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.
Note that the mirror is held in place by a knob that is tightened.
Unlike most land vehicles, the boat mirrors must have this knob
loosened to adjust the mirror’s field of vision, and then re-tightened
to hold it in place.
Models: Mirrors are an option for all models.
Failure to tighten/loosen the knob on the
mirror prior to adjusting the field of vi
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sion can cause damage that is not covered
under warranty.
Ladder/Flip-down Step
A bow ladder is standard for M240 models. The bow ladder is
foldable, with a sliding latch that locks the ladder in place when it is
fully extended for use, as well as when it is folded up and put away.
The ladder folds upward and has a ladder lid to stow it in place.
The ladders should always be stowed when the boat is underway.
Excessive force from the body of water as the boat is in motion can
damage the ladder, and such damage is not covered under warranty.
Some models may be equipped with a flip-down step on the swim
board. Be certain the step is properly stowed before operating the
boat. The flip-down step should be down (and usable) only when the
boat is anchored or stationary.
Horn
All boats are equipped with a horn. The purpose of the horn is to
sound an alarm in the event of an emergency, and to draw attention
as you maneuver the boat in areas where line of sight is question-
able or in instances when attention seems warranted. The horn is
activated by a button on the dash.
Models: All models.
Mirror
Even when accompanied by an onboard observer to assist in
keeping track of passengers, skiers, boarders, and others engaged
in activities, operators would be well advised to use a mirror as part
of constant alertness to the surroundings. All boats can be equipped
with a windshield mounted and adjustable mirror, unless equipped
with the optional PTMEdge VR140 rear view mirror. (It mounts to the
windshield or G5 tower and has high-definition, prescription-grade
optics. It features a 140-degree field of view that is enclosed with an
aluminum billet housing.)
Models: Bow ladders are standard on M240 models. The flip-down
step is optional on some other models.
Failure to properly stow the ladder and
flip-down step prior to getting underway
can result in damage to the ladder, step,
and potentially to the boat, which would not be covered under
warranty.
Fuel Fill
Malibu boats are equipped with fuel fill fittings and vents to pro-
vide 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 pro-
cess of fueling is efficient and as safe as possible.
Fuel fills are located on each side of the boat toward 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 conve-
nience 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 sta-
tions 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. There-
fore, 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
