Owner`s manual

OS 285

Refer to the Windshield Ventilation section of the Ventilation System chapter.

DOWNRIGGERS (DEALER INSTALLED)

Downriggers must be installed on the deck area aft of the gunwale board. Pursuit Boats reinforces this area

especially for the installation of downriggers. Downriggers should not be installed or inserted in the rod

holders mounted in the gunwale boards as damage may occur.

7.2 Hull

SWIM PLATFORM

Your Pursuit is equipped with an integral swim platform and engine mounting system located in the stern of

the boat. There are three inspection deck plates in the splashwell to provide access to the stern bilge and engine

mounting bolts. Always make sure these plates are secure before operating your boat.

BOARDING LADDER

The boarding ladder is mounted to the rear of the stern bait and tackle rigging station when it is in the stored

position. To use the ladder, remove it from the storage clips and slide the studs into the special bracket on

the port side of the transom. The ladder floats and must be secured in the boarding position by turning the

cam lock on the ladder so it catches the bottom of the transom ladder bracket. The ladder must be removed

from the transom bracket and properly secured to the storage clips before starting the engine(s).

MOVING PROPELLERS ARE DANGEROUS. THEY CAN CAUSE DEATH, LOSS OF LIMBS,

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 SWIM-

MERS ARE ATTEMPTING TO BOARD. ALWAYS REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE THE

LADDER BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE(S).

7.3 Cockpit

IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS, OPEN EXTERIOR DOORS AND HATCHES THAT ARE NOT SE-

CURED PROPERLY CAN SLAM CLOSED UNEXPECTEDLY AND CAUSE INJURY TO PAS-

SENGERS OR DAMAGE TO THE BOAT. MOST DOORS AND HATCHES ARE EQUIPPED

WITH SPECIAL FASTENERS, 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.

HELM SEATS

The helm seats are a pedestal style seat that swivels and adjusts fore and aft. A friction knob adjusts the tension

of the seat base on the pedestal and is also located on the side of the seat. It should be adjusted to eliminate

play between the seat base and the pedestal. Periodic maintenance should be performed. See the Maintenance

chapter for additional information.

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.