Classic Accessories Skagit User manual

Skagit
The
Skagit
Le
Pontoon Boat
Bateau ponton
OWNER'S MANUAL
MANUEL DE L'UTILISATEUR
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 3
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS & CAPACITY 4
SAFETY INFORMATION AND SYMBOLS 5
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OPERATOR(S) 6
INFLATION 7
ASSEMBLY 8
PARTS LIST 9
ASSEMBLY AND USE 10-14
REPAIR AND TROUBLESHOOTING 15-16
CARE AND STORAGE 17
CLEAN ANGLER STATEMENT 18
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a Classic Accessories pontoon boat.
This manual has been compiled to help you assemble your boat correctly and
operate it safely. It contains specific details of the boat, including its parts and
equipment, and information on its safe operation, proper care, maintenance and
repair. Please read it carefully, and familiarize yourself with your boat before
using it.
If this is your first pontoon boat, or if you are changing to this type of boat for
the first time, for your own comfort and safety, please ensure that you obtain
handling and operating experience before serious use. Doing so will assure
many years of trouble free use and enjoyment.
PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SECURE PLACE, AND TRANSFER THEM
TO THE NEW OWNER IF YOU SELL THE CRAFT.
MODIFICATIONS
Because of possible interference with the factory design and integrity of the
boat, owner modifications to the boat, any of its parts, equipment or systems
are not recommended.
Classic does not recommend that owners modify the boat or any of its parts,
equipment or systems. Such modifications could compromise the design and
integrity of the boat, prevent safe operation, and void warranty coverage.
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Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call Classic
Accessories customer service at 1-800-854-2315, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., PST, Monday-Friday.
Email: [e-mail]
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS & CAPACITY
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BOAT SPECIFICATIONS
Product Name: SKAGIT Pontoon Boat
Dimensions: 96 inch L x 50 inch W x 26.5 inch H (top of the seat)
244 cm L x 127 cm W x 67 cm H (top of the seat)
Dry Weight: 62 lbs (29 kg)
Maximum Persons Capacity: 1 person up to 275 lbs (125 kg)
Maximum Person & Gear Capacity: 350 lbs (159 kg)
Recommended Inflation Pressure: 2.5 psi (0.17 BAR)
BOAT CAPACITY
The person/load capacity is partly
dependent on proper seating and load
distribution. Make sure that your load is
distributed evenly and the seating position
is such that, when afloat, the boat rides
level in the water.
WARNING - DO NOT EXCEED THE
MAXIMUM CAPACITY OF THIS BOAT
UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
WARNING - THIS BOAT IS NOT RATED
FOR PROPULSION BY A MOTOR.
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SAFETY INFORMATION AND SYMBOLS
The symbol to the left is the Safety Alert symbol. It is used to alert you to
potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.
This manual lists certain recommended practices and provides some basic
precautions. However, this list of precautions is not all-inclusive. Users
must follow all applicable laws, rules, and regulations and should exercise
appropriate caution in the safe operation of this pontoon boat.
REMEMBER - always use common sense when using your pontoon boat.
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RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OPERATOR(S)
IMPORTANT SAFETY AND CARE INFORMATION
• Readthisowner’smanualcarefullybeforeusingyourpontoonboat.
• Thisproductisnottobeusedbychildrenundertheageof16yearsofageorbyanychild
without adult supervision. This pontoon boat is not a toy. Check the laws in your state.
• Notforusebychildrenoraspooltoy.
• Thisisnotalifesavingdevice.
• YouMUSTwearanapprovedpersonalotationdevice(PFD).
• Allsafetyequipment&PFDsmustproperlyttheuser,beingoodcondition,andsuitable
for your body weight.
• Knowandfollowalllocalwatersafetyrulesandboatingregulations.
• Donotexceed350lbs(159kg)totalcargoweight.(Theweightofyouandallofyourgear
should not exceed 350 lbs (159 kg).
• Inspectyourpontoonboatforwearordamagebeforeandaftereachuse.
• Class1riverrating:notforuseinroughwater,whitewater,rapidsoropenocean.
• AlwaysuseaCoastGuardapprovedpersonalotationdevice.
• Neveroatalone.
• Neverusethisboatinbadweather.
• Keepsharpobjects(knives,shhooks,etc.)awayfromthepontoons.
• Donotuseundertheinuenceofdrugsoralcohol.
• Donottowthispontoonboat.
• Useonlyinwaterfreefromdebrisandobstructions.
• Donotuseinhighwind,rapidcurrents,openwaterordangeroustides.
• Seekshelterfromwaterifthereisthreatoflightning.
• Donotstandonthisproductwhileinuse.
• Neverjumpintoordivefromthisboat.
• Inatewithcoldaironly.
• DonotoverinateoruseCO2orahighpressureaircompressortoinate.
• Followtheinationsequencelistedinthisinstructionmanual.
• Recommendedworkingpressureis2.5psi(0.17bar).DONOTEXCEED2.5PSI.
• Checkforleaksbeforeusing.
• Partiallydeateifleavingboatindirectsunlightorwithinavehicleinsunlight.
• Rememberthatairpressurechangeswithtemperatureandelevationsoalwayscheck
your air pressure before use.
• Maximumanchorweightcapacity6-8lbs(2.73to3.64kgs)
• Checkallfasteners,screwsandwingnutsbeforeeachuse.
CARE
• Cleanwithwarmwaterandamilddetergent.
• Toavoidmildewbesureyourboatisdrybeforestoringit.
• Deatepontoonsslightlybetweenusestoextendthelifeofyourboat.
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INFLATION
PROPER INFLATION
During final inflation, inflate until most of the wrinkles in the fabric are gone and
it feels firm to the touch, but DO NOT exceed 2.5 psi (0.17 bar) in the main air
chambers.
CAUTION - DO NOT OVER INFLATE YOUR PONTOON BOAT
Water temperature and weather affect the air pressure in the boat. In cold
weather your pontoon boat will lose some pressure because the air will
contract. If this occurs, you may want to add more air.
Inhotweather,theairwillexpand.Youmustletoutsomeairtopreventthe
pontoons from failing from over pressure. Avoid exposing your pontoon boat to
extreme temperatures (hot or cold).
CAUTION
On warm sunny days, keep the pontoon boat either in water or in shade (if kept
inflated on land). This will decrease the risk of overexpansion of the pontoon
chambers posed by rising temperatures, which can result in seam tears,
delamination and pinholes.
Avoid asphalt, sand, pebbles or concrete in direct sunlight as they radiate high
ground heat.
Also understand that changes in altitude will cause the air in the bladders
to expand or contract. If traveling to higher elevation with the pontoon boat
inflated, frequently check the pressure in the pontoons to avoid over pressure.
If traveling to lower elevation you may have to add more air to maintain proper
pressure in the pontoons.
WARNING - ALWAYS CHECK THE AIR PRESSURE IN THE PONTOONS BEFORE
AND DURING EACH USE.
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ASSEMBLY
It is important to follow these instructions to successfully and safely assemble
your Classic Accessories Pontoon Boat.
Please pay particular attention to the bold faced instructions and any
information which has this symbol next to it.
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Before you begin please unpack the carton and
check that you have all your parts.
IMPORTANT: All small parts are located inside
the center pocket of one of the pontoon storage
bags marked by a tag for easy identification.
Tools Recommended: Rubber Mallet
2 Pontoon frames
(left and right)
1 Seat frame
1 Seat
(folding seat with screws,
washers, lock washers and
wingnuts installed)
2 Footpegs
1 Rear platform frame
1 Rear cargo platform
2 Pontoons
1 Stripping apron
1 Anchor bag with 25 foot cord
2 Pontoon bladder patches
(Two self-adhesive patches)
1 Inflation adapter
1 Inflation valve
wrench
1 Allen wrench set
(3mm, 4mm and 6mm ball end)
2 Oar locks
2 Oar lock cotter pins
8 Frameclevispins
2 Oars
(4 pieces or
2 per oar)
Oar Parts
Small Parts (Small parts bag located in pontoon pocket)
Soft Parts
Metal Frame Parts
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Rectangular
Metal Loop
Strap
Attachment
Buckle
Web Path
Pontoon Frame
Short Strap
Short Strap
Zipper
Long Strap
Long Strap
3. Partially inflate the air bladders.
The valve is located on the top of the
pontoons in front of the main pocket.
The valve has a center button that opens
and closes the valve by simply pushing
down, and turning a quarter turn. THE VALVE
IS OPEN WHEN THE CENTER BUTTON IS
DOWN, AND CLOSED WHEN IT IS UP. BEFORE
INFLATING, MAKE SURE THE VALVE IS IN THE
CLOSED POSITION.
Unscrew the valve cap, make sure the valve
is closed and insert the inflation adapter
into the valve and twist to secure. Inflate
using a foot pump or air compressor with a
cone-type nozzle fitting.
Inflate the pontoon to about 3/4 full. Do
not inflate beyond 3/4 full because it will
make the next step very difficult—attaching
the pontoons to the frame.
Repeat this step with the other pontoon.
Youwillfullyinflatethepontoonsinstep5
1. Confirm that all the parts are present.
(See the parts list on page 9).
2. Identify the right and left pontoons.
Youcanidentifytherightandleftpontoonsbythe“R”(right)and“L”(left)labelssewnon
the inside of the pocket on top of each.
ASSEMBLY AND USE
4. Attach the pontoons to the frames.
Each pontoon attaches to a metal pontoon frame with four
webbing attachment straps.
Locate the left and right pontoon frames.
On the front of each pontoon frame (where the front of the
boat will be) there is a “L" (left) or “R” (right) label indicating
left or right.
Place a right pontoon frame on top of the
right pontoon as shown. There is a “L” (left) or “R” (right)
label inside the pocket of each pontoon). The longest straight
tube of each frame should be on the same side of the pontoon
as the pontoon zipper.
Right hand
pontoon and
frame
FRONT
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Press and
turn on
center
button
Inflation
adapter
Insert
into
valve and
twist to
inflate
Inflation Valve
A
D
BC
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