Malibu Boats RESPONSE TXi 2021, Руководство пользователя

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98 How It Works | 2021 OWNERS MANUAL
NOTICE
Never tie up the boat, even temporarily, using any component of
the boat except the bow eye, transom eyes and/or cleats (where
equipped). Using any other component could result in damage to the
boat that is not covered under warranty.
available.
Although Malibu does not provide rope for tie-ups as a
standard provision, dock lines are available through www.
malibuboatsgear.com. Also, many excellent marine aftermarket
suppliers offer a wide range of rope for sale.
Malibu recommends a two-strand nylon rope. (Three-strand
rope may stretch too much and allow the boat to bump other
objects.)
There are several different knots and hitches to secure boats
to docks or shoreline. Malibu recommends making the effort
to learn these marine-intended knots and hitches. Consult with
your authorized Malibu dealer to determine which ones will work
best in the tie-up application you will be using. Some hitches are
intended for only short-term docking, while others work better
for longer periods of inactivity. Always bear in mind wave action
that may cause the boat to bump the shoreline (and scratch the
hull, which in not covered under warranty), or bumping against
a dock, or even potentially other boats (also not covered under
warranty), when selecting the appropriate method to secure the
boat.
Cleats
All boat models offer
optional pop-up cleats.
Where equipped, the cleats
will be located below the
windshield on each side of
the deck, and near both
rear sides. Some models
may also have two additional/optional cleats mounted on
either side of the front of the bow.
Although there are multiple marine knots, the cleat hitch is
a special knot used to tie the rope to a cleat. If a line is not
correctly secured on the cleat using a cleat hitch, it can work
itself loose.
Pop-up cleats have two “horns” around which the line is
tied. Begin by bringing the line past the center of the cleat
on the outside beneath and wrap it around under both horns.
Then bring the line across and back under the first horn again
in a figure-eight. Make another figure-eight loop around the
second horn.
The pop-up cleats operate by pushing on the cleat. If it is
flush with the deck, pull up the cleat for use; to retract, push
on the cleat once more.
If the boat will be moored for an extended period or where
there is active wave motion, Malibu recommends the purchase
of fenders, also available from reputable marine suppliers.
Fender are available in a range of sizes and materials, but the
goal is to protect the boat from damage as a result of motion
against the dock.
Models: Cleats are available as an option on all models.
Bow Eye and Transom Eyes
All boats are equipped
with a single bow eye near
the apex of the hull under
the bow, and two transom
eyes, which are located
one each on the port and
starboard sides of the
transom. Thee semi-circular or U-shaped metal connections
are made from stainless steel to reduce the effects of rust and
corrosion. On boats that are not equipped with cleats, these
eyes (along with the transom grab handle and/or the tower
tow point) are used to tie-up the boat, and no other part
of the boat, including any interior components such as the
windshield extrusions or grab handles should ever be used.
Models: All models are equipped with a bow eye and
transom eyes.
Fender Locks
As an option, the fender lock is a stainless-steel component
added permanently to the boat deck, with an eye that
attaches an optional fender (sold by an authorized Malibu
dealer or aftermarket supplier) to provide protection when a
boat is docked. The fender eye slides into and out of the lock
for ease of use. These locks help protect the finish of the
boat.
Fender locks are not designed to be used to tie up the boat.
They are designed only to support bumpers.
Models: Optional – All Wakesetter models.
Horn
All boats are equipped with
a horn. The purpose of the
horn is to sound an alarm in
the event of an emergency,
and also to draw attention
as you maneuver the boat in
areas where line of sight is
questionable or in instances
when attention seems warranted. The horn is activated by a
NOTICE
Malibu recommends the purchase and use of fenders to protect the
boat’s gel coat finish whenever a boat is at risk of contact with docks
or any other object (for example, rafting up with other boats) that
may damage the finish. This kind of damage is not covered under
warranty.
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WARNING
Cleats are used to tie the boat to a dock or to hang fenders. They are
not designed for any kind of towing, including other boats. Nor should
they be used for anchoring, mooring, or lifting the boat. The only
locations structurally certified for such “strong point” requirements
are the bow and stern eyes. Abuse of the cleats is likely to result in
equipment failure that will damage the boat, which is not covered
under warranty, and can also result in serious injury or death.