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Exterior Equipment
If the boat is operated in saltwater, the windshield
should be washed after each use with soap and wa-
ter to keep it clean. Saltwater allowed to remain on
the windshield frame will eventually begin to attack
the aluminum and cause corrosion, usually around
fasteners and hardware mounted to the windshield.
Snaps or any hardware mounted to the windshield
must be properly sealed and isolated with caulk or
Teflon sealer to prevent salty moisture and galvanic
corrosion from damaging the frame. Poor mainte-
nance or improperly mounted hardware and snaps
can void the warranty on the windshield.
Refer to the Routine Maintenance chapter for more
information on the care and maintenance of anod-
ized aluminum.
10.2 Hull
Engine Mounting System and Swim Platform
Your Scout is equipped with an engine mount-
ing system and swim platform that is integrated
into the hull and stringer system and designed to
equally distribute the stresses of engine weight
and thrust throughout the entire hull.
The engine hoses and cables or 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 the best full tilt engine position
for your boat.
Stern Boarding Ladder
A telescoping boarding ladder is recessed into the
swim platform. To use the ladder, make sure the
engines are shutdown and the steering wheel is
turned straight ahead or slightly to port to move
the propellers as far away from the ladder location
as possible. Rotate the ladder out of the recess to
the down position. Then release the strap securing
the steps and pull the bottom step to extend the
ladder. The ladder must be retracted and folded
into the recess before starting the engines and
operating the boat.
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 REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE THE LADDER
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINES.
Stern Ladder Retracted & Folded In Recess
Stern Ladder Extended
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