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and in the cockpit. The aft end of the bridge deck is lifted and

lowered by the electric actuator.

The bridge deck is designed to raise high enough to provide

adequate access to service the components in the engine

compartment. It lifts high enough to cause the helm pedestal

seat to hit the helm module when it is lifted to the full up

position if the seat is not in the full aft position. This can cause

severe damage to the seat, helm and bridge deck. Therefore,

it is critical that the helm seat be in the full aft position before

raising the bridge deck and that you monitor the clearance for

the seat as deck is raised.

Livewell

A circulating livewell is located on the port side of the

cockpit. The hatch is equipped with a gas charged hatch

lifter that holds the hatch in the open or closed position.

The livewell is supplied by a raw water circulating pump

and drains overboard. A stand pipe in the livewell controls

the water level. Refer to the Raw Water System chapter for

additional information on the livewell system. The livewell is

drained by gravity to a thru hull fitting in the hull side above

the waterline.

A storage compartment with a lockable door for dunnage and

tackle is built into the livewell.

Tackle/Bait Prep Station

A bait prep station equipped with tackle storage is on the

starboard side of the cockpit. The tackle locker is built into

the tackle/bait prep station and has storage drawers and tackle

storage.

Stern Seat (Optional)

Your boat could be equipped with an optional stern bench

seat. The seat is designed with hinged support legs that allow

the seat to fold against the rear of the cockpit when it is not

in use.

To use the seat, raise the seat base and swing the legs to the

down position. Then lower the seat until the legs contact the

cockpit sole. To fold the seat to the stored position, raise the

seat and swing the legs to the stored position and secure them

in the plastic clips. The seat can now be folded against the

rear of the cockpit.

The stern seat can be removed by removing the hinge bolts

with the seat in the folded position.

Transom Door (Optional)

The transom door is incorporated into the transom. A

magnetic latch holds the door in the full open position and a

special latch mounted on the inboard side of the door secures

it when it is closed. The door latch has a spring loaded safety

pin. When the transom door is closed, make sure the latch is

Livewell

Transom Door and Latch

completely closed and that the safety pin is snapped into place

to prevent the latch from opening accidentally.

The transom door should only be opened when the boat is not

in motion. The door must be latched in either the full “OPEN”

or full “CLOSED” position. Never leave the transom door

unlatched.

Note: Periodically inspect the transom door hinges and

hardware for wear, damage, or loose fit. Any

problems should be inspected and corrected

immediately.

THE TRANSOM  DOOR  SHOULD  bE  CLOSED
AND  PROPERLY  LATCHED  WHENEVER THE
ENGINES  ARE  RUNNING.    NEVER  OPEN THE
TRANSOM DOOR WHILE UNDERWAY OR IN ROUGH
SEA  CONDITIONS.    IN  CERTAIN  SITUATIONS,
AN  OPEN TRANSOM  DOOR  COULD  ALLOW  A
SUbSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF WATER TO ENTER THE
COCKPIT CREATING A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS
CONDITION.