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Exterior Equipment
11.3 Hull
Engine Mounting System and Swim Platform
Your Everglades is equipped with an engine
mounting system that is integrated into the hull
and stringer system that is designed to distribute
the stresses of engine weight and thrust through-
out the entire hull.
The engine hoses and cables or the transom gel
coat can be damaged by tilting the engines to
the full up position with the engines turned to the
wrong position. You should monitor the engines
as they tilt to determine best full tilt engine posi-
tion for your boat.
A swim platform with an anchor locker built into
the engine mounting system is standard on your
boat.
Stern Boarding Ladder
A telescopic boarding ladder is recessed into the
transom below the swim platform. To use the
ladder, release the spring loaded retaining pin,
pull the ladder out of the recess and rotate it to
the down position. Unfold the steps. The ladder
must be retracted and secured in the recess before
starting the engines.
WARNING
MOVING PROPELLERS ARE DANGEROUS. THEY CAN
CAUSE DEATH, LOSS OF LIMBS OR OTHER SEVERE INJURY.
DO NOT USE THE SWIM PLATFORM OR BOARDING LADDER
WHILE AN ENGINE IS RUNNING. STOP THE ENGINES IF
DIVERS OR SWIMMERS ARE ATTEMPTING TO BOARD.
ALWAYS RETRACT AND PROPERLY SECURE THE LADDER
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINES.
Unassisted Boarding Situations
When using the stern ladder in an unassisted
boarding situation in deep water, release the
spring loaded retaining pin. Brace yourself by
placing both feet against the transom and pull the
ladder out of the recess. Rotate it to the down
position and unfold the steps. Use the grab rail,
transom eye and ladder to steady yourself while
unfolding the steps and boarding. Remember to
retract the ladder and secure it in the recess before
starting the engines.
Trim Tabs
The trim tabs are recessed into the hull below the
transom. The trim tabs are an important part of
the control systems. Refer to the Helm Control
Typical Stern Ladder Deployed
Ladder Retracted & Secured with Retaining Pin
Systems chapter for detailed information on the
operation of the trim tabs.
Underwater Lights (Optional)
The LED underwater lights are mounted in the
transom, below the water line. The lights are
activated by the UNDERWATER LIGHTS switch at
the helm and should only be used when the boat
is in the water with the lights submerged.
Summary of Contents for 340 DC
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