Hull - Monterey M3 Owner's Manual

Exterior Equipment
Windshield
Your boat is equipped with heavy duty aluminum
windshield with tinted glass. The center windshield
section opens to provide ventilation and access to
the bow seating area.
The section is opened by releasing the locks on the
inside of the windshield. A magnetic stop on the
deck automatically secures the windshield section
in the open position. To close the windshield panel,
pull on the bottom of the panel until the magnetic
latches releases. Then close the panel and secure
it with the locks. Make sure the center section
is properly secured in the open or closed position
before cruising.
CAUTION
USE CAUTION WHEN OPENING WINDSHIELD WALK-THRU. THIS
MAGNET IS VERY POWERFUL AND COULD CAUSE INJURY OR
DAMAGE TO VESSEL
TO AVOID INJURY, THE CENTER WINDSHIELD SECTION MUST BE
SECURED IN THE OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION WHEN VESSEL IS
IN MOTION. MAKE SURE TO USE BOTH LOCKS WHEN SECURING
THE WINDSHIELD SECTION IN THE CLOSED POSITION.
If the boat is operated in saltwater, the windshield
should be washed after each use with soap and
water to keep it clean. Saltwater allowed to remain
on the windshield frame will eventually begin to
attack the aluminum and cause corrosion, usually
around fasteners and hardware mounted to the
windshield. Snaps or any hardware mounted to
the windshield must be properly sealed and iso-
lated with caulk or a Teflon sealer to prevent salty
moisture and galvanic corrosion from damaging the
frame. Poor maintenance or improperly mounted
hardware and snaps can void the warranty on the
windshield.
Refer to the Routine Maintenance chapter for more
information on the care and maintenance of anod-
ized aluminum.

11.2 Hull

Swim Platform and Stern Ladder
Your boat is equipped with an integral, fiberglass
swim platform located in the stern of the boat.
The standard swim platform is equipped with a
gelcoat non-skid surface. A synthetic teak (flexi
Teek or SeaDek) inlay is optional. The synthetic
teak surface is maintenance free other than routine
cleaning.
Windshield with Helm Storage Door Latched Open
Windshield Center Section Latches
SKI TOW
Swim Platform and Transom Ski Tow
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