Malibu Boats Wakesetter 20VTX 2019, Owner'S Manual

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and consuming food/beverages only. The table could also
collapse if too much equipment or other items are placed
on it. The cockpit table top and leg should be separated
from each other and kept in a storage compartment when
the table is not in use. If it is left inside the deck but unse-
cured, it could move around and potentially cause injury to
people on-board.
Models: Option for all Wakesetter models.
Grab Handles
Boats are equipped with grab han -
dles for added convenience and safety.
Handles are generally inside the deck
above passenger seating and on the
transom, centered above the swim board.
The handles assist boarding, particularly
from the swim board into the deck area.
During boat operation, the grab handles
inside the deck can provide additional
security for passengers. (No one should
ever be on the swim board during boat operation. More on this in the
Safety section of this Owner’s Manual.)
The handles are crafted from stainless steel or anodized alumi -
num to resist rust and corrosion. Routine maintenance should include
regular cleaning.
Interior grab handles may be
used by passengers to hold
on to during boat operation.
The handles are sturdy surfaces, which means that if an
individual makes sharp contact with a grab handle, bruis-
ing may result. If the boat is being operated in a manner
that results in excessive movement of the passengers, or if
people are shoving each other, even playfully, at any time,
injury is possible. Malibu strongly recommends that this
kind of activity be avoided at all times. Do not use the
handles to secure or tie up the boat as this can cause dam-
age that is not covered by warranty.
Models: All models. Locations vary. Operators and passengers
should acquaint themselves with the locations prior to operation.
Heater
A popular option on all models is the heater. Warm air is vented
to the deck from the engine. Vent locations vary by model, so
owners/operators and passengers should familiarize themselves with
the locations. The vents have sliding,
directional gates that can redirect the
air flow, or even shut it off.
The heater is controlled on the
video screen. To turn it ON (high
speed), ON (low speed) or OFF,
review the instructions that are
provided in the
Dashes and Video
Screen section of this Owner’s Man -
ual. For the manual operation on the
Response model, it is a three-position switch.
Be aware that operation of the heater is a drain on the battery.
Review the
Electrical section in the Dashes and Video Screen portion
of this Owner’s Manual for important information regarding how to
avoid becoming stranded by a fully discharged battery or batteries.
Pay attention to the voltmeter reading; whenever it falls below 10.5
volts, the battery requires recharging.
In boats equipped with the Salt Water package, glycol runs
through the heater core. In non-salt conditions, the heater must be
drained prior to storage or even brief periods of the boat exposed
to cold temperatures, or damage will occur. This is addressed in the
Care and Maintenance section of this Owner’s Manual.
Also note that air coming through the vents may be cool initially,
depending on whether the engine has warmed up. The hot water to
heat the heater core is pulled from the engine. Therefore, the engine
must be running in order to have warm air flow from the heater.
Allow a reasonable period for the air to warm. However, if it has not
warmed after several minutes, it may signal an issue with the heater
system. This will require attention from an authorized Malibu dealer’s
service department.
Never operate the heater
within a confined space. This
includes with a canvas cover
over the cockpit or bow area, with the stern of the boat in
a shallow area, or at the dock/shore with other boats or
docks close by. Any situation in which exhaust fumes are
trapped or limited in disbursement could result in car-
bon monoxide fumes within the deck. Carbon monoxide
poisoning is addressed in the
Safety section of this Owner’s
Manual and should be avoided.
Models: (Optional) All models.
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