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VENTILATION SYSTEM
10.1 Bilge Ventilation
Ventilation to the bilge is provided by vents lo-
cated on each side of the cockpit liner, below the
gunnels. The vents provide air circulation in the
bilge compartment to reduce odors, mildew and
provide ventilation for the batteries. Make sure
to keep these vents clear and unobstructed.
10.2 Windshield and Cockpit Ventilation
Ventilation to the cockpit and access to the bow
seating area is provide by an opening panel in
the windshield and the companionway door. The
windshield panel and door can be secured in the
open position to provide ventilation while under-
way.
The center windshield panel is secured in the
closed position by a twist action cam lever on the
inside of the windshield. There is a sliding lock
on the cam lever to prevent the latch from open-
ing accidentally. To open the windshield panel,
release the sliding lock and rotate the cam lever
to the open position. Slowly swing the panel to
the full open position. A magnetic latch on the
deck automatically secures the panel in the open
position. A gas charged shock absorber prevents
the panel from being opened to fast and slam-
ming. To close the windshield panel, pull rmly
on the bottom of the panel to release it from the
magnetic latch. Then swing the panel closed,
latch it with the cam lever and secure the cam
lever with the sliding lock.
Chapter 10:
Windshield Panel Gas Shock and Magnetic Latch
Windshield Panel Closed
Windshield Panel Open
Twist Action Cam Lever and Sliding Lock
SLIDING LOCK
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