Scout Boats 222 Abaco, Owner'S Manual

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the retainer until it is horizontal. Secure the cooler by rotat-
ing the retainer down until automatically locks in the vertical
position.
Rod Racks
There is one recessed rod storage rack located below the gun-
nel on the port side of the cockpit. It is equipped with stretch
cords to secure the rods to the racks. Always make sure the
rods are properly secured in the storage racks with the rod
tips forward.
Bimini Top and Side Curtains (Optional)
The canvas for Scout boats is custom fit to each boat. The
bimini top is designed with a relatively flat profile and a snug
fit. The canvas is fit to the boat at the factory and the bimini
top must be installed properly in order for the clear connector
and side curtains to fit.
To install the Bimini top, attach the main legs to the deck
hinges using the quick release pins and leave the rear stan-
chions loose. Next, open the bimini and attach the front straps
to the metal eye straps on the top of the windshield frame.
Attach the rear stanchions, one at a time, to the rear deck
hinges located near the rear of the windshield. Use your body
weight on the rear corner of the bimini to pull down and stretch
the fabric until the stanchion eye end lines up with the hole in
the deck hinge. Secure each eye end to the deck hinge with
the quick release pins. If the top is still adjusted to factory
specifications, the top will be level and the main legs will
have a slight bow in them.
Note: The front straps of the bimini must be secured to
the windshield before the rear stanchions are se-
cured to the deck. If the rear stanchions are se-
cured first, it will be very difficult to secure the
front straps without loosening them. If the front
straps are loosened, the bimini top will be too loose
and the clear connector and side curtains will not
fit properly and appear to be too short.
Attach the clear connector to the zipper at the front of the top
and snap it to the top of the windshield frame beginning with
the center snaps. If the bimini top is adjusted properly, the
clear connector will have to be stretched just enough to pull
out the wrinkles and reach the snaps on the windshield. The
front straps will continue to bear the main load of the top.
Once the clear connector is completely installed, the side cur-
tains can be put on. Attach the side curtains to the zippers on
the sides of the bimini and to the front connector. Snap the
curtains to the windshield and the deck beginning with the
forward snaps on the windshield. If the bimini is adjusted
properly, the side curtains will have to be stretched slightly to
pull out the wrinkles and reach the snaps. The main load for
the top should remain on the front straps and the rear stan-
chions.
If you have the optional drop curtain, attach it to the zipper
on the back of the top and to the rear of the side curtains.
Snap the drop curtain to the deck and cockpit.
Note: Cold weather can make the clear vinyl material
on the curtains stiff and difficult to stretch to the
snaps. This can be particularly difficult with new
canvas that has been stored off the boat. Laying
the curtains in the sun for 30 minutes during the
heat of the day will make installing them much
easier in cold weather.
9.5 Cockpit Features Sportfish
Helm and Electronics Locker
The tilt helm and engine controls are located on the rear of
the center console. Molded-in electronics storage is located
forward of the helm and engine controls. An extra fuse holder
Lounge Seat Cooler Retainer
Sportfish Center Console and Helm