Malibu Boats Sportster Series User Manual

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V-Drive Engine Access HatchAn engine access hatch is located behind the rearobservers’ seat on the V-Drive. Access allows the abilityto service engine for required maintenance and foradditional storage on both sides of the engine. Your boatbattery will be stored in the starboard compartment.Ensure the safety pins located inthe storage compartment areinserted into the hatch assembly.Failure to do this could allow yourengine hatch door to open whileunder way causing damage to yourboat and others.Ski PylonThe patented, pivoting-head ski pylon is a telescoping aluminum post located directly infront of the motor box. Minimal maintenance is required, but once a year remove theswivel pylon head and re-grease with a high temperature bearing grease. This willincrease use of the pylon and reduce normal wear and tear. To use, pull pylon up, rotateclockwise, and lower until in locked position.Malibu Boats’ “Pivoting-Head” ski pylon is designedfor normal water skiingactivities: slalom, jumping,kneeboarding, tricks, andbarefooting. Any other usessuch as parasailing, kiteflying, towing pyramids ofskiers, etc., may over-stressthe pylon and possibly causepersonal injury and/orequipment damage.2-12Figure 2-18. Pivoting-Head Ski PylonFigure 2-17. Engine AccessHatch