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Exterior Equipment
10.4 Hull
Engine Mounting System and Swim Platform
Your Blackn 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 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.
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 engines are o
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. 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.
MOVING PROPELLERS ARE DANGEROUS. THEY CAN
CAUSE DEATH, LOSS OF LIMBS, OR OTHER SEVERE INJURY.
DO NOT USE THE SWIM PLATFORM OR LADDER WHILE
AN ENGINE IS RUNNING. STOP THE ENGINES IF DIVERS
OR SWIMMERS ARE ATTEMPTING TO BOARD. ALWAYS
PROPERLY STORE THE LADDER BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINES.
Unassisted Boarding Situations
When using the swim platform ladder in an un-
assisted 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 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 & Ladder Rotated Out
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