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2021 OWNERS MANUAL | How It Works 115
• Stainless steel gas shocks;
• Grounding and bonding of all components below
waterline; and
• The addition of sacrificial zinc anodes.
One of the most important
saltwater components is the
sacrificial zinc anodes. These
are attached to the exterior of
the boat, below the water line.
The purpose of an anode is to
be sacrificial. There is a greater
degree of attraction between
the anode’s metal and the
corrosive action of the saltwater
than between the boat’s metal
parts and the water. In the
most simplistic terms, both rust
(oxidation) and metal reduction
are the effects of operating in saltwater. To reduce these
naturally occurring results on boat components, the sacrificial
anodes attract and reduce most of the effects.
Important Note: The sacrificial zinc anode does not
completely eliminate the corrosion process. Therefore, it is
important to flush and rinse the boat after use.
As part of the routine maintenance, regularly check the
anodes, which are located on the transom, driveshaft and rudder,
where equipped. Verify with your authorized Malibu dealer the
appropriate reduction at which it is time to replace the anode.
Models: The Saltwater Series is optional on all models.
Saltwater Series
IMPORTANT: Review the information that appears in the
Care and Maintenance section of this manual for specifics
regarding the proper maintenance to reduce and retard
corrosion damage to boats operated in salt or brackish water.
The Saltwater Series is a package available that ensures the
appropriate options for salt/brackish operation are met in a
single package rather than having to order these components
separately.
Boats that will be operated in saltwater—or brackish fresh
water—require several alterations to ensure that they will
continue to operate properly. While care and maintenance are
critical for all boats, those that are run in saltwater require even
more attention to detail.
Salt or polluted fresh water can quickly damage the boat,
including corrosion that may result in a serious threat to the well-
being of boaters.
Among the components that are changed or adjusted for
operation in salt water during construction are:
DANGER
!
Never allow anyone to be on the swim board or flip-step when the
engine is running, even at idle. Exhaust fumes can quickly overcome
individuals, leading to serious injury or death. More information is
available in the Safety section of this manual.
!
WARNING
Care should always be taken when entering or exiting the boat. The
flip-step on the swim board is the recommended egress when the
boat is launched in water, and they should be used ONLY when the
boat is stopped and the engine is OFF. Even in instances when the
boat is idling out-of-gear, an accidental engagement of the throttle
into gear could result in serious injury or death to anyone entering or
exiting the boat if the individual came into contact with any of the
underwater gear. Using the gunnels for egress is highly discouraged
under any circumstances.
Use care when accessing the flip-step to avoid pinching fingers in the
apparatus or falling on the step, which could result in injury.
NOTICE
! WARNING
Boats that have been operated in polluted fresh water or salt water
should be thoroughly rinsed with clean, fresh water after an outing.
The corrosive properties of saltwater can cause damage that is not
covered under warranty. Hardware that is damaged by brackish or
salt water can eventually fail, which could cause malfunction of the
hardware, even hardware chosen for its anti-corrosive properties,
and/or the components that are held in place by the hardware, which
could result in serious injury or death to persons onboard.
Reduction of the sacrificial zinc anode as a result of operation in
brackish fresh water or salt water conditions is normal as it protects
to some degree the rest of the boat. Replacement of the anode is
considered part of the routine maintenance procedure and is not
covered under warranty.
NOTICE