Owner`s manual

Exterior Equipment
7-3
Section 7
OS 255
Transom Door
The transom door should only be opened
when the boat is not in motion. The door
must be latched in either the full “OPEN” or
full “CLOSED” position. Never leave the
transom door unlatched.
Helm Seat
The helm seat is a pedestal seat that swivels
and adjusts fore and aft. A friction knob
adjusts the tension of the seat base on the
pedestal and is located on the side of the
seat. Adjust it to eliminate play between the
seat base and the pedestal.
! DANGER
Moving propellers are dangerous.
They can cause death, loss of limb, or
other severe injury. Do not use the
swim platform or swim ladder while
the engine(s) are running. Stop the
engine(s) if divers or swimmers are
attempting to board. Always remove
and properly store the ladder before
starting the engine(s).
! CAUTION
In certain conditions, open exterior
doors and hatches not secured prop-
erly can slam closed unexpectedly
and cause injury to passengers or
damage to the boat. Most doors and
hatches are equipped with special fas-
teners, 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.
! DANGER
Close and properly latch the transom
door whenever the engine(s) are run-
ning. Never open the transom door
while underway or in rough sea condi-
tions. In certain situations, an open
transom door can allow a substantial
amount of water to enter the cockpit
creating a potentially dangerous con-
dition. Operating the boat under
power with the transom door/gate
open may allow persons to fall over-
board and into boat propellers or to be
lost in open water.
! CAUTION
Periodically inspect the transom door/
gate fittings for wear, damage or loose
fit. Inspect for and correct any prob-
lems immediately.
! WARNING
Serious or fatal injury can occur due
to the rotation of the seat if the swivel
is not locked. Lock the swivel when
the boat speed exceeds 5 miles per
hour.