Stainless Steel Package Option; Maintenance; Windshields; M - 2 Windshields - Four winns FREEDOM Owner's Manual

D. Stainless Steel Package Option
Available on certain models is an optional stainless steel
package which includes a bow scuff plate, pull-up cleats
and docking lights. The bow scuff plate adds extra pro-
tection for your hull and the docking lights will make
docking your boat easier during periods of reduced vis-
ibility. See Figure M3.
Figure M3: Bow Scuff Plate
E. Maintenance
The majority of the hardware installed is made of stain-
less steel. Regardless of the type of hardware used,
periodic maintenance is necessary.
The manufacturer of our hardware recommends the fol-
lowing when washing your boat:
1. Rinse the hardware with fresh water after each expo-
sure to saltwater.
2. Periodically wash the hardware with mild soap, warm
water, and a sponge. Then dry it with a soft cloth.
3. Avoid cleaners, abrasives, waxes, and most of all,
do not use steel wool
NOTICE
All fittings must be periodically inspected for loos-
ening, wear, and damage. Problems should be
corrected immediately!
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M - 2

WINDSHIELDS

A windshield is standard equipment. Windshields con-
sisting of tempered safety glass and the windshield frame
consists of a painted or polished aluminum. For easy
accessibility to and from the bow, a walk-thru center
windshield is standard. Stainless steel supports or
braces are used in all of the windshield assemblies. See
Figure M4.
Center
W/S
Port W/S
Walk-Thru
Strap
Corner
W/S Door
Figure M4: Windshield
We recommend you close and secure the walk-
thru windshield while underway. Damage to the
windshield could result.
Secure windshield with strap when in open po-
sition. Securing the walk-thru windshield will
help prevent the windshield from accidently
slamming closed due to high wind and/or wake
condition, thus reducing the chance of damage
to windshield or injury.
Most of our Fish & Ski models come equipped with re-
movable side windshield wings. See Figure M5. Re-
moving these side windshield wings allows you to drop
a line over the boat's side. The removable windshield
wings should be placed in the accompanying storage
bag and stowed away for safe keeping.
To remove the windshield wing, simply remove the pin
with lanyard and gently slide the wing up, out of the
track.
Stbd W/S
S.S.
Corner
Supports
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