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Tie-Ups

Several methods of securing boats to shoreline and docks are

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 autho-

rized 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 cov-

ered 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 addition-

al/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. Be-

gin 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.

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

are not allowed to be ON while the boat is underway. These LED

lights are intended to be operated under the waterline, and Malibu

recommends keeping the lights OFF unless submerged. While LED

lights do not generate as much heat as many other lights, water

cooling adds to the life span of the bulbs. The lights are controlled by

the video screen icon.

Models: All models as an option.

RGB Lighting

Some Malibu Boat models can be equipped with the RGB (Red,

Green, Blue) Lighting Package. This package replaces all standard

white lights normally found in the storage compartments and cup-

holder panels with RGB lights with multiple color capabilities. Con-

trols are split into three different zones (bow interior, cabin interior,

and storage) and allows the user to choose from standard white

lighting or any array of red, green and blue. Each zone can be con-

trolled independently or all together if desired. Interior lights are

located in cabin and bow side panels, shifter panel and under the

slide tracks of the transom Bench Seat.

Models: 23LSV, 25LSV, 23MXZ, 24MXZ, M220, M240.

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Courtesy Lights

The courtesy lights vary from model to model and are found in

all areas of the deck from bow to stern, as well as inside storage

compartments. The lights provide white light. These lights are LED

and therefore bright without excessive heat. However, leaving them

on for extended periods of time shortens the life of the bulb and can

become warm to the touch. Malibu recommends leaving the lights

off unless they are needed. The lights operate from a screen icon.

Some lights are activated from the Interior Light icon (e.g., side panel

lighting) while others are activated from the Storage Light icon (e.g.,

glove box, G5 tower dome light, and observer seat compartment).

Models: All models as an option.

Underwater Transom Lights

Some models may be equipped with

optional underwater transom lights,

which are located under the swim

board and add considerable brightness

in the water. This is an added safety

feature, particularly when swimming

in shallow water. Note that these lights

boat, which is not covered under warranty, and can also result in
serious injury or death.

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.

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.

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. Fenders are avail-

able in a range of sizes and materials, but the goal is to protect the

boat from damage because 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 locat-

ed one each on the port and starboard sides of the transom. The

semi-circular or U-shaped metal connections are made from stain-

less steel to reduce the effects of