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7.2 Hull
SWIM PLATFORM
Your Pursuit is equipped with an integral swim platform and engine mounting system located in the stern of
the boat. There are three inspection deck plates in the splashwell to provide access to the stern bilge and engine
mounting bolts. An access panel on the port side of the platform provides access to the port rear bilge and
the port trim tab line. Always make sure these plates are secure before operating your boat. There are also
deck plates and a hatch that provide access to the scupper valves and the fuel filters. Always make sure these
plates and hatches are secure before operating your boat.
BOARDING LADDER
The boarding ladder is mounted to the rear of the stern bench seat when it is in the stored position. To use
the ladder, remove it from the storage clips and slide the studs into the special bracket on the port side of the
transom. The ladder floats and must be secured in the boarding position by turning the cam lock on the ladder
so it catches the bottom of the transom ladder bracket. The ladder must be removed from the transom bracket
and properly secured to the storage clips before starting the engine(s).
MOVING PROPELLERS ARE DANGEROUS. THEY CAN CAUSE DEATH, LOSS OF LIMBS,
OR OTHER SEVERE INJURY. DO NOT USE THE SWIM PLATFORM OR SWIM LADDER
WHILE THE ENGINE(S) ARE RUNNING. STOP THE ENGINE(S) IF DIVERS OR SWIM-
MERS ARE ATTEMPTING TO BOARD. ALWAYS REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE THE
LADDER BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE(S).
7.3 Cockpit
IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS, OPEN EXTERIOR DOORS AND HATCHES THAT ARE NOT SE-
CURED PROPERLY CAN SLAM CLOSED UNEXPECTEDLY AND CAUSE INJURY TO PAS-
SENGERS OR DAMAGE TO THE BOAT. MOST DOORS AND HATCHES ARE EQUIPPED
WITH SPECIAL FASTENERS, HATCH LIFTERS, OR SNAPS AND/OR STRAPS, TO SECURE
THEM IN THE OPEN POSITION. ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT THESE HATCHES AND
DOORS ARE PROPERLY SECURED WHENEVER THEY ARE IN THE OPEN POSITION.
HELM SEAT AND SUN LOUNGE
The helm seat is mounted on a seat base module with storage, tackle lockers, a stern facing lounge/bench seat,
battery compartment, two fire extinguishers and a stove. The two person helm seat is equipped with an electric
ram activated by switches at the helm that move the seat forward or backward. Always make sure the seat
is in the full aft position before opening the helm.
The battery compartment is located in the forward section of the seat base. The compartment accommodates
three batteries that are accessed through a hatch on the front side of the base, below the helm seat.
The cockpit table and pedestal are stored in a large drawer in the rear of the seat base. The table pedestal mounts
to a pedestal base located in the rear of the cockpit, on the fishbox hatch. The motion of the boat can damage
the table and pedestal when it is under way. They should be properly stored in the drawer before operating
the boat above idle speed.