Monterey 305 SS, Owner'S Manual

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MONTEREY
BOATS
Exterior Equipment
from the swim platform. The compartment below
the hatch is equipped with “dry deck” padding to
allow for better drainage and air circulation in the
compartment.
This hatch also provides access to the emergency
quick release pin for the electric actuator that lifts
the aft storage compartment hatch. Removing the
pin allows the hatch to be opened manually if the
actuator should fail.
Two gas springs hold the hatch in the open posi-
tion and a push to close latch holds it closed. A
drain rail on each side of the hatch channels water
away from the compartment to the swim platform.
Another drain rail at the rear of the hatch drains to
the bilge. Always make sure the hatch is closed and
latched before operating the boat above idle speed.
WARNING
DO NOT STORE FUEL OR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS IN THE
SUNPAD OR AFT STORAGE STORAGE COMPARTMENTS.
VENTILATION WAS NOT PROVIDED FOR EXPLOSIVE
VAPORS.
Port Sunpad Compartment Hatch