3
O
PERATION
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1) Be sure engines are off, then move
to the stern of the boat. Pull out the
ladder and climb up onto the step.
Return the ladder to the stowed
position before climbing into the
boat.
2) Climb up onto the swim platform,
then sit in one of the seats provided.
BOARDING FROM A DOCK OR
LANDING JETTY
1) Board the boat from the side. One
person should board at a time by
stepping into the boat. Never jump
in. Avoid stepping on slick gelcoat
surfaces on the boat’s gunwales,
especially if wet.
2) Sit in one of the seats provided and
put both feet on the deck.
BOARDING FROM THE BOW
A ladder is available when boarding
from the bow of the boat is desired,
such as when the boat is beached.
1) Open the Bow Anchor Storage com-
partment (see page 2-17).
2) Extend the front ladder, then close
the storage compartment's cover to
use as a step
3) When finished boarding, retract and
stow the ladder under the compart-
ment cover.
