Monterey M3 Owner's Manual page 98

Exterior Equipment
lubricate the latch to protect it from corrosion and
help keep it operating properly.
The M3 head compartment is designed to accom-
modate an optional portable marine toilet. It is
equipped with a light that is activated by the Cock-
pit Lights switch at the helm and an ON/OFF switch
on the light fixture in the head compartment.
The M5 head compartment is designed to accom-
modate a portable marine toilet or an optional
porcelain marine toilet with a holding tank. It is
equipped with a freshwater sink, vanity and light
that is activated by the Cockpit Lights switch at
the helm and an ON/OFF switch on the light fixture
in the head compartment. Refer to the Interior
Equipment chapter for additional information on
the head compartment equipment and operation.
WARNING
NEVER LEAVE THE HEAD DOOR UNLATCHED. THE HEAD
DOOR IS HEAVY AND SWINGS EASILY. IF THE DOOR IS LEFT
UNLATCHED, IT COULD SWING UNEXPECTEDLY AS THE BOAT
ROCKS, DAMAGING THE DOOR OR CAUSING AN INJURY TO A
PASSENGER. TO AVOID INJURY TO PASSENGERS OR DAMAGE
TO THE BOAT, ALWAYS CLOSE AND SECURE COMPARTMENT
DOOR WHENEVER THE HEAD COMPARTMENT IS NOT
BEING USED, THE BOAT IS IN MOTION OR IN ROUGH WATER
CONDITIONS.
In-Floor Storage Compartment
There is a large storage compartment located
below the cockpit floor between the helm and
passenger seats. The compartment drains to the
bilge and is equipped with "dry deck" padding to
allow for better drainage and air circulation in
the compartment. A drain rail around the hatch
channels water away from the compartment to
the bilge.
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.
M5 models with the optional grey water system
could be equipped with a sump pump that is lo-
cated below an access hatch in the floor of this
compartment. Refer to the Drainage Systems
chapter for information on the grey water system.
In-Floor Storage Compartment
M3 Aft Facing Bow Bench Seat and Storage
MSX models are equipped with a ballast pump
and sea strainer that is mounted in the rear of
this compartment. If your boat is equipped with
the MSX package, you should be careful when
moving skis and wakeboards in and out of this
compartment to avoid hitting and damaging the
pump and strainer.
Bow Seats and Storage Compartments
The bow area is equipped with seats, a grab rail
and built in drink holders that drain to the bilge.
The anchor locker and retractable forward board-
ing ladder are located just forward of the reverse
facing bench seat at the front of the bow seat-
ing area. The area is illuminated by LED lights
recessed into the seat bases (M3 and M5) and
cockpit sides (M5). The lights are activated by the
Cockpit Lights switch in the helm switch panel.
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