Owner`s manual

Interior Equipment
8-1
Section 8
OS 255
Interior Equipment
8.1 Cabin and V-Berth
Companionway Door
Access the cabin through a sliding door. A
lockable latch secures the door in the closed
position. A vinyl-covered latch secures the
door in the open position. It is very important
to properly secure the cabin door in the open
or closed position. The door is made of
acrylic plastic. Acrylic plastic scratches eas-
ily and can chip. Please refer to the Routine
Maintenance chapter for information on the
proper care and maintenance of acrylic plas-
tic.
Companionway Step
The companionway step is removable to
allow access to the forward bilge. To remove
the step, lift straight up out of the brackets
and pull the steps forward. Always properly
secure the steps before using.
Cabin
An overhead opening hatch provides day-
light and fresh air to the cabin area. Individu-
ally controlled 12-volt lights provide
additional lighting.
Located in the cabin are a storage compart-
ment and fresh water sink that drains over-
board. The fresh water system provides
water to the sink.
An access panel in the cabin above the
breaker panel and sink provides service
access to the rear of the helm. The electron-
ics buss bar is located behind this panel.
The access door to the holding tank, head
system seacocks and forward bilge pump is
located at the rear of the cabin below the
companionway door.
Forward Bilge Area
Marine Head System
The marine toilet is located under the V-
berth. Flush water is supplied by a thru-hull
fitting located in the forward bilge area.
Before using, open the inlet valve on the
head and pump to wet the inside of the bowl.
After use, pump to discharge the waste to
the holding tank, then close the inlet valve
and pump the bowl dry. The waste remains
in the holding tank until pumped out by a
waste dumping station.
Holding Tank
The holding tank is located in the bilge. Mon-
itor the waste level in the holding tank and
have it pumped out before completely full. If
! CAUTION
Never leave the cabin door unlatched.
The cabin door is heavy and slides
easily. If left unlatched, it can slide
unexpectedly as the boat rocks, dam-
aging the door or causing an injury to
a passenger. Always properly latch
the door in the open or closed posi-
tion.
Forward Bilge
Head Raw Water Overboard Discharge
Holding Tank