Blackfin 212 - Hull

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Exterior Equipment
10.3 Hull
Engine Mounting System and Swim Platform
Your Blackn is equipped with an engine mounting
system and swim platform that is integrated into
the hull and stringer system that is 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 engine to the full up
position with it turned to the wrong position. You
should monitor the engine as it tilts to determine
the best full tilt engine position for your boat.
Boarding Ladder
A telescoping boarding ladder is recessed into a
compartment in the swim platform below a hatch.
To use the ladder, make sure the engine is o
and the steering wheel is turned straight ahead
or slightly to port to move the propeller as far
away from the ladder location as possible. Open
the hatch and rotate the ladder out of the recess
to the down position. Release the strap securing
the steps and pull the bottom step to extend the
ladder, then close the hatch. The ladder must be
retracted, folded into the recess and the hatch
closed before starting the engine.
WARNING
MOVING PROPELLERS ARE DANGEROUS. THEY CAN
CAUSE DEATH, LOSS OF LIMBS, OR OTHER SEVERE INJURY.
DO NOT USE THE SWIM PLATFORM OR LADDER WHILE
THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. STOP THE ENGINE IF DIVERS
OR SWIMMERS ARE ATTEMPTING TO BOARD. ALWAYS
PROPERLY STORE THE LADDER BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINE.
Unassisted Boarding Situations
When using the swim platform ladder in an unas-
sisted boarding situation in deep water, hold the
swim platform and brace your feet against the
transom for stability. Then open the ladder hatch
and rotate the ladder out of the recess to the down
position with your free hand. Hold the side rail
of the ladder for stability, then release the strap
securing the ladder in the retracted position. Use
your free hand and feet to extend the ladder. Close
the hatch and use the ladder side rails and transom
grab rail for stability while boarding. Remember
to retract the ladder, fold it into the recess and
close the hatch before starting the engine.
Engine Mounting System & Swim Platform
Ladder Hatch Open With Ladder Deployed
Ladder Hatch Open