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stern seat and wave gate is in the up position when the engine
is tilted, the cowling will hit the wave gate causing damage to
the engine cowling and to the wave gate. Always make sure
the stern seat and wave gate is down before tilting the engine
and returned to the up position before operating the boat.
Dual swim platforms and a built in ladder are standard equip-
ment on the your Dorado.
Boarding Ladder
A telescopic boarding ladder is recessed into the port swim
platform. A hand rail is mounted to the platform next to the
ladder to provide a handhold while boarding.
To use the ladder, rotate it out of the recess to the down posi-
tion. Then pull the ladder out to the open position. The ladder
must be retracted and folded into the recess before starting
the engine.
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 IS RUNNING. STOP THE ENGINE
IF DIVERS OR SWIMMERS ARE ATTEMPTING
TO BOARD. ALWAYS REMOVE AND PROPERLY
STORE THE LADDER BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINE.
Ski Tow Pylon (Optional)
The optional ski tow pylon is mounted to the transom on each
side of the engine. Quick release pins secure the tow pylon
to special brackets bolted to the transom making the tow pylon
easy to remove it when it is not being used.
To remove the tow pylon, pull out the quick release pins and
slide the bar straight up until it clears the bracket. Make sure
the tow pylon is secured with the pins when it is installed.
Refer to Water Skiing in the Operation chapter for safety in-
formation on operating the boat with a skier.
Trim Tabs
The trim tabs are located on the transom below the swim
platform. The trim tabs are an important part of the control
systems. Please refer to the Helm Control Systems chapter for
detailed information on the trim tabs.
8.3 Cockpit Features
General
Most hatches and doors in the cockpit are secured with special
cam action or automatic slam latches. Gas charged springs
Ski Tow Pylon Quick Release Pin
Swim Ladder Folded
are used on most hatches above the cockpit sole that help raise
the hatches and hold them in the open position.
Always make sure the hatches are closed with the latches in the
secured position before operating the boat above idle speed.
IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS, OPEN EXTERIOR
DOORS AND HATCHES THAT ARE NOT SECURED
PROPERLY CAN SLAM CLOSED UNEXPECTEDLY
AND CAUSE INJURY TO PASSENGERS OR DAMAGE
TO THE BOAT. SOME 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.