Owner`s manual

3100 OFFSHORE

Helm

The helm and engine controls are located on an opening helm station. The helm station is hinged at the bottom

and opens to provide access to service the helm equipment or to install electronics.

To open the helm station, slide the helm seat back as far as it will go and release the special clamps at the top

of the helm. A strap holds the helm in the open position and prevents it from opening too far. Always make

sure the helm station clamps are properly secured when the helm is closed.

ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE HELM STATION LATCHES ARE PROPERLY SECURED BE-

FORE OPERATING OR TRANSPORTING YOUR BOAT. IF THE HELM STATION IS NOT

PROPERLY SECURED, IT COULD OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY AND DAMAGE THE BOAT OR

CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE HELM BE OPENED WHEN THE ENGINE(S)

ARE RUNNING. IN SOME SITUATIONS IT IS POSSIBLE TO ACCIDENTALLY ENGAGE

THE ENGINE SHIFT INTO GEAR AND/OR ADVANCE THROTTLE CONTROLS AS THE

HELM IS OPENING. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL, DAMAGE TO THE

BOAT AND INJURY TO PASSENGERS.

Cabin Door

The sliding cabin door is made of acrylic plastic glass and slides on a top and bottom track. A lockable latch

secures the door in the closed position. A special vinyl-covered latch secures the door in the open position.

A sliding screen is installed behind the cabin door.

It is very important that the cabin door is secured properly in the open or closed position. The cabin door is

heavy and if the door is not properly latched, it could slide when the boat rocks and pinch someone’s fingers

between the door and the bulkhead or damage the door.

When closing the door, make sure you push the door against the door jam with enough pressure to allow the

latch to secure the door. When the door is open, it must be properly secured with the latch near the top

door track and to the port side of the companionway. To latch the door in the open position, open the

door until it hits the rubber bumper on the bulkhead. Then push the door against the bumper, slightly

compressing the bumper and allowing the vinyl covered latch to be raised straight up. Release the door and

the bumper will hold the door against the latch and prevent the door from sliding as the boat rocks.

The door is made of acrylic plastic glass. Acrylic glass scratches easily and can chip. Always make sure the

bulkhead bumper and the vinyl-covered latch are in good condition. They should be changed whenever they

show signs of deterioration from the exposure to elements. Please refer to the Routine Maintenance chapter

for information on the proper care and maintenance of acrylic plastic glass.

NEVER LEAVE THE CABIN DOOR UNLATCHED. THE CABIN DOOR IS HEAVY AND

SLIDES EASILY. IF THE DOOR IS LEFT UNLATCHED, IT COULD SLIDE UNEXPECT-

EDLY AS THE BOAT ROCKS, DAMAGING THE DOOR OR CAUSING AN INJURY TO A

PASSENGER. ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE DOOR IS PROPERLY LATCHED IN THE OPEN

OR CLOSED POSITION.