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Exterior Equipment
11.4 Hull
Engine Mounting System and Swim Platform
Your Blackn 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.
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 and hull side 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 re-
lease 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 Folded In Compartment
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