Prevent falls overboard. Close, latch, and stay
inside gate(s) while underway.
To prevent personal injury, DO NOT sit on or
lean against the transom door.
M - 3 COMPANIONWAY DOOR
The.318.Vista®.models.have.a.one-piece.sliding.
companionway.door.on.a.track..The.companionway.
door.includes.a.built-in.screen.for.added.ventilation.
and.comfort..See.Figure.M-3..A.hinged.stop.at.
threshold.secures.the.door.in.the.open.position.
Figure M-3: Companionway Door
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the companionway
track, the companionway door must be moved
slowly and carefully during use.
A.lock.is.provided.on.the.companionway.door.to.
secure.the.cabin..
NOTICE
Always secure companionway door before
operating the boat. Rough water or significant
wake could cause the companionway door to
slam shut and break. Acrylic plastic is impact
resistant but in extreme cases it can crack and/
or the track could become damaged if not
secured.
Exterior Equipment - Section M
To.clean.acrylic.plastic.(plexiglass):.
1).. Rinse.with.plenty.of.water.to.wash.off.as.much.dirt.
as.possible...
2). Using.your.bare.hand,.along.with.plenty.of.water,.
feel.and.remove.any.dried.on.dirt.or.mud.
3). Wash.using.a.soft,.grit.free.cloth.or.sponge.and.
mild,.nonabrasive.soap.or.detergent.
4). Blot.dry.using.a.clean,.damp.chamois.
Never use a dry cloth, duster, glass cleaning
solutions or citrus cleaner on acrylic plastic.
See.Section.Q.-.9.for.additional.information.on.the.
care.of.acrylic.plastic.
M - 4 WINDOWS
A. Windshields and Cabin Windows
The.windshield.consist.of.tempered.safety.glass.and.
cabin.port.lights.consist.of.plexiglass..The.windshield.
frame.consists.of.a.painted.or.polished.aluminum..An.
optional.stainless.steel.windshield.header.is.available.
.
A.walk-thru.windshield.is.standard..Steps.are.provided.
between.the.companionway.and.helm.station.to.allow.
easy.access.through.the.walk-thru.windshield.open-
ing..See.Figure.M-4.
Figure M-4: Access to Walk-Thru Windshield
NOTICE
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