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Exterior Equipment
11.3 Hull
Engine Mounting System
Your Everglades is equipped with an engine
mounting system that is integrated into the hull
and stringer system that is designed to distribute
the stresses of engine weight and thrust through-
out the entire hull.
The engine cowling, hoses and cables or the tran-
som gel coat can be damaged by tilting the engine
to the full up position with the engine turned to the
wrong position or with the stern seat backrests up
in the seat position. The engine cowling can also
hit the stern cooler hatch if it is open.
You should monitor the engine as it tilts to deter-
mine best full tilt engine position for your boat.
Hydraulic Jack Plate (Optional)
Your boat could be equipped with an optional hy-
draulic jack plate engine mounting system that
allows the operator to raise and lower the engine
with a switch at the helm. The engine can be
moved up for shallow water operation and moved
down for normal operation.
With some engine installations, the hydraulic
steering cylinder and boat transom can be dam-
aged if the engine is tilted to the full up position
with the Jack Plate set too low. Typically, the Jack
Plate should be raised to at least level 2 before
tilting the engine to the full up position.
Refer to the Hydraulic Jack Plate section of the
Helm Control Systems chapter for additional in-
formation on jack plate precautions and operation.
Swim Platform and Boarding Ladder
A berglass swim platform is mounted to the port
side of the transom. A platform mounted on the
starboard side is an available option. A grab rail on
the platform provides a hand hold while boarding.
A telescopic boarding ladder is mounted to the
port swim platform. To use the ladder, lift slightly
to release the ladder, then pull the ladder out and
rotate it to the down position. Pull the bottom
steps to fully extend the ladder. The ladder must be
retracted and secured before starting the engine.
Unassisted Boarding Situations
When using the ladder in an unassisted boarding
situation in deep water, release the ladder and
brace yourself by placing both feet against the
transom. Pull the ladder out and rotate it to the
Boarding Ladder Extended
Boarding Ladder Retracted
down position. Then use your free hand and feet
to fully extend the ladder.
Use the grab rail and ladder to steady yourself
while deploying the ladder and boarding. Re-
member to retract and secure the ladder before
starting the engines.
MOVING PROPELLERS ARE DANGEROUS. THEY CAN
CAUSE DEATH, LOSS OF LIMBS OR OTHER SEVERE INJURY.
DO NOT USE THE SWIM PLATFORM OR BOARDING LADDER
WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. STOP THE ENGINE IF
DIVERS OR SWIMMERS ARE ATTEMPTING TO BOARD.
ALWAYS RETRACT AND PROPERLY SECURE THE LADDER
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE.
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