Top Storage; Sundeck (Sunsport Seating Option) - Four winns FREEDOM Owner's Manual

Locate the latches of the engine hatch. Lift up on the
handle portion of the latches and rotate approximately
90 degrees. Rotation of latches will most likely be in
opposite directions. After rotating latches, lift up using
the handles of the latches.
shock is installed to assist with the lifting and holding
the engine lid open while inspection or routine mainte-
nance is being conducted. See Figure N10.
Engine Hatch Latches
Figure N10: Stern Drive Fish & Ski Engine Hatch
To close the lid, carefully pull down on the engine lid.
Grasp, the handle portion of the latches and gently lower
the engine into its closed position. Rotate latches to
the locking positions and lower the handles into their
flush, recessed positions.
J. Top Storage
The top storage compartment at the stern of the boat
has storage compartments located underneath but
does not allow for storage of the convertible canvas top
assembly as the name would indicate. The top storage
is secured by a latch mechanism. A gas shock keeps
the top storage in the raised position while storing gear
or for maintaining the engine. See Figure N11.

Top Storage

Figure N11: Top Storage
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In some models, a gas
Strap
Latch
To open the top storage compartment :
Locate the strap and pull to release the latch.
Lift upward, assisting the gas shock, in opening the top
storage cushion. Once gas shock is fully extended it
will keep the top storage in the raised position.
To close the top storage compartment :
With both hands placed on the top storage cushion,
lower the top storage gently into the closed position.
Place both hands on top of the cushion directly over the
latch mechanism and push down to ensure the latch
engages the striker.
K. Sundeck (Sunsport Seating Option)
The sundeck is typically a one piece cushion that runs
the entire width (beam) of the boat at the stern. See
Figure N10. The sundeck can be used for sunbathing
and is supported by the engine bulkhead and other sup-
ports. Gas shocks or hydraulic supports assist in rais-
ing the sundeck and keeps the sundeck in the raised
position while storing gear or for maintaining the engine.
The sundeck is secured by either a latch-striker type or
a rubber ball and socket-type closures. See Figure N13
and N14.
Sundeck
Figure N12: Sunsport & Sunsport Lounge Seat
To lift the sundeck using latch/striker type closure:
Locate the strap and pull to release the latch.
Using your other hand lift upward to assist the gas shock
in opening the sundeck cushion. Once gas shock is
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