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Exterior Equipment
containing ammonia can permanently damage
acrylic. Please refer to the Routine Maintenance
chapter for more information on the proper care
and maintenance of acrylic plastic glass.
The windshield slides in a track and can be lowered
to provide ventilation at the helm and improved
visibility. The windshield is raised and lowered
manually by two handles on the forward side of
the windshield. Special friction knobs in the track
on each side of the windshield secure it in the
desired position. Refer to the Ventilation chapter
for instructions on operating the windshield vent.
The windshield/hardtop frame is powder coated
aluminum. Powder coated aluminum is very
durable and provides excellent resistance to the
corrosive effects of saltwater, however, it must
be maintained properly and certain precautions
must be observed.
The windshield should be washed after each use
with soap water to keep it clean and reduce the
corrosive effects of the saltwater. Saltwater al-
lowed to remain on the windshield frame will
eventually begin to attack the aluminum, usually
around fasteners and hardware mounted to the
frame.
Do not drill into or install any hardware to the alu-
minum frame. Poor maintenance or hardware and
snaps mounted to the frame can void the warranty
on the powder coated windshield/hardtop frame.
Refer to the Routine Maintenance chapter for
more information on the care and maintenance
of powder coated aluminum.
Head Compartment Door
The head compartment door on the port side of
the console is equipped with vents that provide
ventilation to the compartment. A lockable, “push
to close” latch secures the door when it is closed.
It is very important that the head compartment
door is secured properly in the closed position
whenever the boat is operated above idle speed.
The head compartment door is heavy and if the
door is not closed and properly latched, it could
slam shut when the boat rocks and pinch some-
one’s ngers between the door and cabin or dam-
age the door.
Helm
Windshield
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