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Exterior Equipment
Trim Tabs
The trim tab blades or interceptors are mounted
to the hull on the transom. The trim tabs are an
important part of the control systems. Refer to
the Helm Control Systems chapter for detailed
information on the operation of the trim tabs.
Underwater Lights
LED underwater lights are mounted in the tran-
som, below the water line. The lights are activated
by the Underwater Light switch at the helm and
should only be used when the boat is in the water
with the lights submerged.
Heavy Duty Bow Eye (Optional)
The heavy duty bow eye is designed for towing the
boat. The eye includes a welded stainless steel
plate with internal bow reinforcement and backing
plates that distribute the force on the bow eye to
a larger area of the hull than with the standard
bow eye. This feature allows the boat to be towed
behind a larger vessel.
TOWING A BOAT BEHIND A LARGER VESSEL REQUIRES
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL. THE USE OF TOW LINES
OR HARDWARE NOT INTENDED FOR TOWING OR RATED
FOR THE FORCES EXERTED ON EQUIPMENT DURING THE
TOW IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE
INJURY OR DEATH TO PASSENGERS IF THAT EQUIPMENT
FAILS. NEVER TOW THE BOAT BEHIND A LARGER VESSEL
USING A TOW LINE, HARNESS OR OTHER EQUIPMENT NOT
RATED FOR THE EXPECTED LOADS EXPERIENCED DURING
THE TOW. IF YOU ARE NOT EXPERIENCED IN TOWING A
VESSEL, CONSULT WITH AN OPERATOR AND A MARINE
FACILITY EXPERIENCED IN TOWING VESSELS FOR HELP
SELECTING PROPER EQUIPMENT AND FOR TRAINING.
BOATS THAT ARE TOWED BEHIND LARGER VESSELS
REQUIRE SPECIAL MAINTENANCE. ATTENTION TO
THE ALUMINUM AND STAINLESS STEEL HARDWARE IS
ESSENTIAL. SALT SPRAY, SALTY STEAM AND CHEMICALS
IN EXHAUST GASES ARE PARTICULARLY CORROSIVE AND
WILL DAMAGE THE SURFACE OF STAINLESS HARDWARE
OR ANODIZED AND POWDER COATED ALUMINUM. IT
IS IMPERATIVE THAT THE BOAT AND HARDWARE ARE
CLEANED THOROUGHLY AT THE COMPLETION OF EACH
TRIP OR AT THE END OF EACH DAY ON LONG CRUISES TO
REDUCE ACCELERATED DETERIORATION AND PREMATURE
CORROSION TO ALUMINUM, STAINLESS STEEL AND OTHER
COMPONENTS ON THE BOAT.
Underwater Lights
Typical Heavy Duty Bow Eye
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