Cockpit - Monterey M3 Owner's Manual

Exterior Equipment
A gas spring holds the hatch in the open position
and a flush twist latch holds it closed. The latch
handle can be stored in the open or secured posi-
tion. There is a large red dot in the handle that
indicates that the latch is in the open position and
the hatch is not secure. Always make sure the
hatch is closed with the latch in the secured posi-
tion before operating the boat above idle speed.
Trim Tabs
The trim actuators are mounted to the hull at the
transom. The trim tabs are an important part of
the control systems. Please refer to the Helm
Control Systems chapter for detailed information
on the trim tabs.
Docking Lights
Located at the bow above the bow eye. These
lights provide lighting forward of the bow while
docking or maneuvering in tight quarters at night.
They are activated by the Docking Lights switch
in the helm switch panel and should only be used
during docking, mooring or anchoring situations.
Never use docking lights while cruising. They are
not legal for night navigation and may obstruct
the visibility of the bow navigation lights to on-
coming vessels.

11.3 Cockpit

General
Some of the hatches and doors in the cockpit are
secured with special flush mounted, twist lock
latches with handles that store flush in the latch.
Others are secured with push to close latches.
Gas charged springs are used on some hatches
that help raise the hatches and hold them in the
open position.
The latch handles on the twist lock latches can be
stored in the open or secured positions. There
is a red dot in the handle that indicates that the
latch is in the open position and the hatch is not
secure. Always make sure the hatches are closed
with the latches in the secured position before
operating the boat above idle speed.
WARNING
IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS, OPEN EXTERIOR DOORS AND
HATCHES THAT ARE NOT SECURED PROPERLY CAN SLAM
CLOSED UNEXPECTEDLY AND CAUSE INJURY TO PASSENGERS
OR DAMAGE TO THE BOAT. MOST DOORS AND HATCHES ARE
EQUIPPED WITH SPECIAL FASTENERS, HATCH LIFTERS, OR
SNAPS AND/OR STRAPS, TO SECURE THEM IN THE OPEN
POSITION. ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT THESE HATCHES AND
DOORS ARE PROPERLY SECURED WHENEVER THEY ARE IN
THE OPEN POSITION.
Docking Lights
Red Dot Showing
Unlatched
Transom Door Closed
(Door must be in the open position to open the engine hatch)
Transom Door
A transom door is incorporated into the rear of
the cockpit. The door is secured automatically
in the open or closed position by a special latch
system built into the door hinge. Notches in the
hinge secure the door in the full open or full closed
position when the male door notches align with
the female notches in the hinge. To open or close
the door, lift the door slightly to release it, then
MONTEREY
BOATS
No Red Dot Showing
Latched
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