2-51To access the optional swim step ladder, lift up on thehandle of the rubber strap to unhook it then pull it downand pull the ladder out. To replace, reverse these steps.Make sure the swim step locks are fully locked beforelaunching the boat.Figure 2-33. Swim StepLadder StrapNavigational LightsAs required by the U.S. Coast Guard and most maritimeauthorities, all recreational vessels are required to displaynavigational lights between sunset and sunrise and otherperiods of reduced visibility. All Malibu Boats are equippedwith bow and all-around navigational lights.The bow light located at the tip of the bow is two colored —red and green, and is used to keep others aware of yourpresence when operating your boat at night.A covered, two-pronged connector can be found on the top of the transom on boatswithout a tower. The all-around light is plugged into this connector when needed andstored under the rear passenger seat when not in use. Boats equipped with towers have anall-around light fitted to the top of the tower.The bow light will get hot upon illumination, which can causeburns if touched. The light can stay hot for an extendedperiod of time after it has been turned off.Go Home FeatureThe “Go Home” feature will enable the navigation lights (bow and tower) to illuminatewhenever the driver uses the hard-key to start the engine instead of the touch screen.!CAUTIONFigure 2-34. Bow Light