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Grab Handles
Boats are equipped with grab handles for added convenience and safety. Handles are generally inside the
deck above passenger seating and on the transom, centered above the swim board. The handles assist boarding,
particularly from the swim board into the deck area. During boat operation, the grab handles inside the deck can
provide additional security for passengers. (No one should ever be on the swim board during boat operation.
More on this in the
Safety section of this Owner’s Manual.) The handles are crafted from stainless steel or anod -
ized aluminum to resist rust and corrosion. Routine maintenance should include regular cleaning.
Interior grab handles may be used by passengers to hold on to during boat
operation. The handles are sturdy surfaces, which means that if an individual
makes sharp contact with a grab handle, bruising may result. If the boat is be-
ing operated in a manner that results in excessive movement of the passengers,
or if people are shoving each other, even playfully, at any time, injury is possible. Malibu strongly recom-
mends that this kind of activity be avoided at all times. Do not use the handles to secure or tie up the boat
as this can cause damage that is not covered by warranty.
Models: All models. Locations vary. Operators and passengers should acquaint themselves with the locations prior
to operation.
Heater
A popular option on all models is the heater. Warm air is vented to the deck from the engine. Vent locations
vary by model, so owners/operators and passengers should familiarize themselves with the locations. The vents
have sliding, directional gates that can redirect the air flow, or even shut it off.
The heater is controlled on the video screen. To turn it ON (high speed), ON (low speed) or OFF, review the
instructions that are provided in the
Dashes and Video Screen section of this Owner’s Manual. For the manual
operation on the Response model, it is a three-position switch.
Be aware that operation of the heater is a drain on the battery. Review the Electrical section in the
Dashes
and Video Screens portion of this Owner’s Manual for important information regarding how to avoid becoming
stranded by a fully discharged battery or batteries. Pay attention to the voltmeter reading; whenever it falls be -
low 10.5 volts, the battery requires recharging.
Propylene glycol (a specific type of anti-freeze) runs through the heater core. This is addressed in the
Care and
Maintenance section of this Owner’s Manual.
Also note that air coming through the vents may be cool initially, depending on whether the engine has
warmed up. The hot water to heat the heater core is pulled from the engine. Therefore, the engine must be
running in order to have warm air flow from the heater. Allow a reasonable period for the air to warm. However, if
it has not warmed after several minutes, it may signal an issue with the heater system. This will require attention
from an authorized Malibu dealer’s service department.
Never operate the heater within a confined space. This includes with a canvas cov-
er over the cockpit or bow area, with the stern of the boat in a shallow area, or at
the dock/shore with other boats or docks close by. Any situation in which exhaust
fumes are trapped or limited in disbursement could result in carbon monoxide fumes within the deck. Carbon
monoxide poisoning is addressed in the Safety section of this Owner’s Manual and should be avoided.
Models: (Optional) All models.
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