Monterey 305 SS, Owner'S Manual

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MONTEREY
BOATS
Exterior Equipment
10.3 Hull Equipment
Engine Mounting System and Swim Platform
Your Monterey is equipped with an engine mount-
ing system and swim platform that is integrated
into the hull and stringer system. It is designed to
equally distribute the stresses of engine weight and
thrust throughout the entire hull.
The engine hoses and cables or transom gel coat
can be damaged by tilting the engines to the full
up position with the engines turned to the wrong
position. You should monitor the engines as they
tilt to determine the best full tilt engine position
for your boat.
Boarding Ladder
A telescoping boarding ladder is recessed into a
compartment in the swim platform below a hatch.
To use the ladder, make sure the engines are off
and the steering wheel is turned straight ahead or
slightly to port to move the propellers as far away
from the ladder location as possible. Open the
hatch and rotate the ladder out of the recess to
the down position. Pull the bottom step to extend
the ladder, then close the hatch. The ladder must
be retracted, folded into the recess and the hatch
closed before starting the engines.
WARNING
MOVING PROPELLERS ARE DANGEROUS. THEY CAN
CAUSE DEATH, LOSS OF LIMBS, OR OTHER SEVERE INJURY.
DO NOT USE THE SWIM PLATFORM OR LADDER WHILE
AN ENGINE IS RUNNING. STOP THE ENGINES IF DIVERS
OR SWIMMERS ARE ATTEMPTING TO BOARD. ALWAYS
PROPERLY STORE THE LADDER BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINES.
Unassisted Boarding Situations
When using the swim platform ladder in an unas-
sisted boarding situation in deep water, hold the
swim platform and brace your feet against the
transom and hull side for stability. Then open the
ladder hatch and rotate the ladder out of the recess
to the down position with your free hand. Hold the
side rail of the ladder for stability, then use your
free hand and feet to extend the ladder. Close the
hatch and use the ladder side rails for stability while
boarding. Remember to retract the ladder, fold it
into the recess and close the hatch before starting
the engines.
Engine Mounting System & Swim Platform
Boarding Ladder Deployed
Ski Tow Pylon
A removable ski tow pylon that mounts in a flush
base in the center of the platform is optional. The
pylon can be also be used as a table pedestal for
the optional cockpit table.