Monterey 305 SS, Owner'S Manual

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MONTEREY
BOATS
Exterior Equipment
Windshield Center Section Closed
The section is opened by releasing the locks on
the inside of the windshield. A magnetic stop on
the deck automatically secures the windshield sec-
tion in the open position. To close the windshield
panel, pull on the bottom of the panel until the
magnetic latches releases. Then close the panel
and secure it with the locks. Make sure the center
section is properly secured in the open or closed
position before cruising.
CAUTION
USE CAUTION WHEN OPENING WINDSHIELD WALK-
THROUGH SECTION. THIS MAGNET IS VERY POWERFUL
AND COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE TO VESSEL
TO AVOID INJURY, THE CENTER WINDSHIELD SECTION
MUST BE SECURED IN THE OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION
WHEN VESSEL IS IN MOTION. MAKE SURE TO USE BOTH
LOCKS WHEN SECURING THE WINDSHIELD SECTION WHEN
IT IS CLOSED.
If the boat is operated in saltwater, the windshield
should be washed after each use with soap and
water to keep it clean. Saltwater allowed to re-
main on the windshield frame will eventually begin
to attack the aluminum and cause corrosion, usu-
ally around fasteners and hardware mounted to
the windshield. Snaps or any hardware mounted
to the windshield must be properly sealed and
isolated with caulk or a Teflon sealer to prevent
salty moisture and galvanic corrosion from dam-
aging the frame. Poor maintenance or improperly
mounted hardware and snaps can void the war-
ranty on the windshield.
Refer to the Routine Maintenance chapter for
more information on the care and maintenance
of anodized aluminum.
Windshield Center Section Open
Windshield Center Section Latches