Owner`s manual

SF 345

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 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

A fold-away boarding ladder is located under the hatch on the swim platform.

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.

COCKPIT ISLAND

SEATING

The cockpit island is equipped with individually adjustable helm and companion seats. To open the aft facing

seat, lift the bolster and carefully lower the cushion to the full lowered position. To close, lift the bolster and

carefully raise the cushion to the full closed position.

KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM THE SEAT MECHANISM WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING

THE SEAT.

COCKPIT ISLAND AND GALLEY EQUIPMENT

The cockpit island is equipped with sink supplied with fresh and raw water. See the Plumbing Systems chapter

for more information on operating the fresh water system.

A bait prep station is provided on the port side of the island and is equipped with a removable cutting board.