Scout Boats 300 LXF, Owner'S Manual

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Exterior Equipment
Underwater Lights (Optional)
Your boat may be equipped with optional under-
water lights mounted in the transom. They are
activated by a switch in the helm switch panel and
should only be used when the boat is in the water
and the lights are submerged.
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 infor-
mation on the operation of the trim tabs.
11.3 Cockpit Features
General
The hatches in the cockpit sole are secured with
twist latches and flush mounted handles that store
flush in the hatch. Automatic push to close latch -
es secure other cockpit and center console doors
and drawers in the closed position. Gas charged
springs are used to help raise most hatches and
hold them in the open position.
Some hatches in the cockpit sole are secured
with special flush mounted, twist lock latches with
handles that store flush in the latch. The latch
handles can be stored flush in either the open or
secured positions. There is a large red dot in the
handle that indicates that the latch is in the open
position and the hatch is not secure.
Other large hatches in the cockpit sole and deck
are secured with flush mounted, twist lock latches
with handles that store flush to the hatch only
when they are in the latched position. Always
make sure that all hatches are closed with the
latches in the secured position before operating
the boat above idle speed.
WARNING
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.
Twist Latch Unlatched
Red Dot Showing
Twist Latch latched
Red Dot is Not Showing
Boarding Ladder Down
Anchor Locker Hatch Twist Lock Latch
Handle can be stored flush to hatch only when latched
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