Blackfin 212 - Cockpit Features

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Exterior Equipment
10.4 Cockpit Features
General
Some hatches in the cockpit and deck are se-
cured with automatic “push to close” latches. The
latches are released by lifting the handle. Push
the door or hatch rmly in the closed position to
secure the latch. Gas charged springs are used
to help raise some hatches and hold them in the
open position.
The livewell hatch and head compartment door
are secured with special ush mounted, twist lock
latches with handles that store ush in the latch
when in the latched position. Other hatches in
the cockpit sole and deck are secured with ush
mounted, “lift to release” latches with handles
that store ush in the hatch only when they are
in the latched position. The latches are released
by raising the handle. Close the hatch and press
down on the handle rmly to secure the latch.
Always make sure that all hatches are closed with
the latches in the secured position before operat-
ing the boat above idle speed.
A round access plate in the cockpit sole below
the helm seats and cooler provides access to fuel
supply lines and the fuel gauge sender on the
fuel tank.
WARNING
IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS, OPEN EXTERIOR DOORS AND
HATCHES THAT ARE NOT SECURED PROPERLY CAN
SLAM CLOSED UNEXPECTEDLY AND CAUSE INJURY TO
PASSENGERS OR DAMAGE TO THE BOAT. SOME DOORS
AND HATCHES ARE EQUIPPED WITH SPECIAL FASTENERS,
GAS CHARGED SPRINGS OR SNAPS AND/OR STRAPS TO
SECURE THEM IN THE OPEN POSITION. ALWAYS MAKE
SURE THAT THESE HATCHES AND DOORS ARE PROPERLY
SECURED WHENEVER THEY ARE IN THE OPEN POSITION.
Transom Door
A transom door is incorporated into the starboard
side of the transom. It is secured in the open
or closed positions by a ush mounted “push to
close” latch on the door. When closing the door,
make sure you push the door against the door jam
with enough pressure to allow the latch to secure
the door. To secure the door in the open position,
push the door against the side of the cockpit with
enough pressure to engage the latch.
Transom Door Open
Transom Door Closed
The transom door should only be opened when the
boat is not underway. The door must be latched
in the closed position whenever the boat is un-
derway. Never leave the transom door unlatched.
Notice:
Periodically inspect the transom door latch
and ttings for wear, damage or loose t.
Any problems should be inspected and cor-
rected immediately.