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Hardware
Cleats
Your boat is equipped with 7 cleats. They are installed to provide areas to permit you to tie off the boat at
dockside, tie off to another boat that is anchored, secure bumpers/fenders, and/or tie off the anchor (when
dropped) to prevent the line from pulling on the windlass, etc. You should never use the cleats for towing another
boat or skier.
Bow Handrail
The low profile bow rail is constructed of stainless steel. The railing, which is through bolted to the gunwale, is
provided for safety. Never use the bow rail to tie off to anything heavier than a bumper/fender. Do not use the
bow rail for anchoring, or to tie off to the dock or another boat. Do not use the bow rail to tow another boat or
skier. Never stand on the bow rail or use it as leverage when pulling up an anchor, a fish or any other objects.
Do not use the bow rail to tie off and/or secure a large catch, etc.
Gunwale Trim / Rubrail
A white rigid vinyl gunwale trim with a stainless steel insert is installed at the juncture of the deck and hull. This
durable trim provides a nice clean look and serves as somewhat of a cushion when you are docking, coming
along side another vessel, etc.
See the Service and Care section of this manual for cleaning recommendations.
Grab Rails
Stainless steel grab rails have been installed at the transom and at the entry into the cabin to provide safe
boarding and navigation on the boat. Depending upon your helm seat selection, additional grab rails may also be
installed on either side of the seat.
Bow Pulpit with Anchor Roller and Rope Locker Storage
We have installed an aluminum anchor roller at the bow pulpit. The anchor line can be secured inside the anchor
locker and then routed through the anchor roller and/or windlass. The anchor (not included as standard
equipment) is held on the line beneath the anchor roller. This allows you to move about the bow area safely
without tripping over the line or anchor.
Dive Platform - Integrated with Ladder
An integrated Euro style dive platform is built into the fiberglass construction of the deck and hull and includes a
stainless steel ladder on the port side of the transom.
An optional dive ladder (single engine installations only) can be installed on the starboard side of the dive platform
to allow additional boarding capability. When factory installed, this option includes the installation of an additional
grab rail on the transom. With the engines tilted down, passengers can move easily through the transom door
and across the large dive platform to the optional ladder.
Cockpit / Deck Drains
There are three (3) cockpit/deck drains in the aft area of the cockpit that
allow excess water in the cockpit to drain overboard via thru hulls on each
side of the boat. To ensure that there is no blockage in any of the hoses
connected to the drains, it is recommended that you occasionally run water
through each of the cockpit drains and visually inspect the thru hulls to
verify that water flows freely and that there is no blockage. To trouble
shoot, check the hoses for leaks and make certain that all hose connections
are secure.
Drain Plug
Before launching the boat, always make sure that the drain plug has been installed in the fitting on the transom at
the keel. If your boat is being transported, remove the drain plug once the boat is secured on the trailer so that
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