Malibu Boats Boat User Manual

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2-50Ski PylonThe patented, pivoting-head ski pylon is an aluminum post located directly in front of themotorbox. V-Drive models feature a telescopic version. Minimal maintenance is required,but once a year remove the swivel pylon head and re-grease with a high temperaturebearing grease. This will reduce wear. To use the telescopic version, pull pylon up, rotateclockwise and lower until in locked position.Malibu Boats’ “Pivoting-Head” ski pylon isdesigned for normal water skiing activities: slalom,jumping, kneeboarding, tricks, and barefooting. Anyother uses such as parasailing, kite flying, towingpyramids of skiers, etc., may over-stress the pylonand possibly cause personal injury and/orequipment damage. DO NOT overload the pylon oruse it for anything other than watersports.Swim PlatformA removable swim step is located on the stern of the boat to provide easy access into andout of the water for boat skiers and swimmers. To remove, rotate the latches away fromthe transom and align the pin with the notches to pull it out. Depending on model, eitherlift or slide back on the platform. To replace, reverse these steps. Be sure the latches aresecurely fastened.DO NOT use the boarding platformfor any other purpose than boardingthe boat or preparation of enteringthe water, and DO NOT use theboarding platform when the engineis running.Figure 2-31. Swim PlatformA spinning propeller or carbonmonoxide can cause serious injuryor death. Stay off and keep awayfrom boarding platform whileengine is running. The boardingplatform must be attached whenthe boat is in use.Figure 2-32. Swim Step PinRemoval!WARNING!WARNING!WARNINGFigure 2-30.Pivoting-HeadSki Pylon