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Cabin Hatches - A cabin hatch complete with screen is installed in the
ceiling of the main cabin. To open the window, remove the screen,
turn both levers forward and push the hatch open to the desired
position. To hold the hatch in place, tighten the black plastic cylinders
on both of the mounting arms. Then replace the screen. DO NOT
allow passengers to sit or stand on the hatch as they could break the
hatch. The hatch should be in the closed and latched position when
the vessel is underway.
Cabin Portholes - Two portholes complete with screens are installed
in the main cabin. One is located in the galley and the other is
located in the head. To open the porthole window, loosen the 3 star
nuts by turning them in a counter clockwise direction. Then, rotate
each of the star nuts down/away from the plastic window; the window
is hinged at the top. Once the star nuts are out of the way, lift the
window open and away from the frame by pulling on the phalanges at
the bottom of the window.
When finished, close the window, rotate each of the star nuts back
into place and turn the star nuts in a clockwise direction to secure the
window.
Cabin / Companionway Door
The poly bi-fold cabin/companionway door comes equipped with a latch, strap and poly hatch. To open the door,
twist the latch to the left to disengage the latch, lift the hatch and pull the door open. Use the black strap and
snap to secure the door when it is open. To close the door, slide the door back into place and replace the hatch.
Then, twist the latch to the right to engage the latch.
The door should never remain open when you are underway or when conditions might cause a passenger to lose
their balance and accidentally fall through the doorway.
See the Service and Care section of this manual for cleaning recommendations.
Transom Door
The poly transom door is located on the port aft corner of the boat. The sliding bolt style latch secures the door in
the closed position. To open the door, slide the latch port (to the right when standing in the cockpit). The transom
door should always remain closed while underway. See the Service and Care section of this manual for cleaning
recommendations.
Hatches and Latches
Fiberglass Deck Hatches - The fiberglass deck hatches are strong, durable and can easily withstand the weight of
passengers and gear; just like the rest of the deck surfaces.
The twist latches that are installed on the fiberglass deck hatches are made of stainless steel. Just lift the handle
of the latch from the recessed area of the hatch, twist it and lift the hatch open. When you close the hatch, make
sure that the latch is secure.
Always ensure that all hatches are closed and secured before you get underway. If the latch does not catch when
the hatch is closed, lift the handle of the latch and turn it 180 degrees so that the latch catches. Then, return the
handle to the recessed area of the hatch.
In addition to the fiberglass deck hatches, there are additional round hatches on the boat that provide access to
many components. The following photo identifies the locations of the components that can be accessed via the
hatches.
There is a black plastic cylinder
on each mounting arm.
3 Star Nuts
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