Canadian Electric Boat Company Fantail 217, Owner'S Manual

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Page 3: ...l contains basic information for properly running the boat some safety topics operation and maintenance hints This Owner s Manualdoesnotcoverallaspectsofmaintenanceortroubleshooting Youshouldreaditcarefully andfamiliarizeyourselfwiththecraftbeforeusingit as the information this manual contains is important ThisOwner sManualdoesnotcompriseacourseonboatingsafetyorexplainhowtonavigate anchorordockyou...

Page 4: ...EW 1 1 BOAT SPECIFICATIONS 1 2 GENERAL OVERVIEW 2 GENERAL SAFETY 3 BLIGE PUMP ANDWATER DRAINAGE 4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5 HOWTO OPERATEYOUR ELECTRIC BOAT 5 1 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROL 5 2 ELECTRIC MOTOR 5 3 MAIN BREAKER 5 4 IGNITION SWITCH 5 5 HELM 5 6 BATTERY GAGE 5 7 BATTERIES 5 8 CHARGING BATTERIES 5 9 SHORE POWER 6 ACCESSORIES 6 1 CANOPY 6 2 SEATS AND STORAGE COMPARTMENTS 6 3 LIFTINGTHE BOAT 6 4 STO...

Page 5: ... hours Capacity 8 10 places Weight 775 kg 1 705 lbs Hull material Fiberglass Length 6 6 m 21 7 Width 2 03 m 6 8 Draft 0 43 m 20 Homologation Canada USA Europe Wood Mahogany Synthetic Boat colors Various Type of motor Pods Motor manufacturer Minn Kota Motor voltage 48V Maximum current 40 A Thrust 2HP BatteryType Lead Acid Battery voltage 6V Qty of batteries 8 Battery weight 37 2 kg 82 lbs Recharge ...

Page 6: ... Make sure that all the seats are properly in place before departure THE MAXIMUM LOAD CAPACITY OFTHE FANTAIL 217 IS 818 KG OR 1 800 LBS Never overload your boat Make sure that the load is balanced inside the boat in order to keep stability MAXIMUM MOTOR POWER The Fantail 217 has been designed and built for slow speed and environmentally friendly water displacements The motor is a 4KW or 5HP powere...

Page 7: ...ull drag follows roughly a square law function doubling speed requires four times as much power Second available battery capacity decreases approximately linearly as the rate of power draw increases the faster the battery power is being consumed the less total energy is available SETTING E DRIVE Low speed 10 12 hours Medium speed 8 10 hours Top speed 5 6 hours Note Run time will vary significantly...

Page 8: ...recreational purposes to have proof of competency on board at all times To learn more about the Pleasure Craft Operator Card please visit the web site at www theoperatorcard ca CRIMINAL CODE OF CANADA Behaviors that are offences under the Criminal Code of Canada includes HIN The Hull Identification Number can be found at the top right corner of the stern the back of the boat Failing to stop at the...

Page 9: ... warmer Remove drain plug 1 from the stern flotation tank located behind the rear seat See picture above 2 WATER CAN INFILTRATETHE BOAT BOTTOMTHROUGH CRACKS INTHE HULL ORTHE KEEL If this occurs have your boat checked immediately and repairs done at your nearest service centre 3 HEAVY STORMS CAN FLOODTHE COCKPIT Always carry a manual bailing device Even if the bilge pump has a capacity of 1 000 gal...

Page 10: ...movepumphousingfromthemount ingbasebypressingintabsonsides Liftthepumphousingaway To clean the impeller remove the impeller guard screw and lift the impeller guard Remove all debris that has accumulated in pump chamber and around the impeller Ensure that all debris is removed from strainer slots around the pump base Inspect the impeller to ensure that it is firmly attached to shaft and is not crac...

Page 11: ...cations need to be approached with precaution 1 The batteries Connect or disconnect your batteries using protective gloves and proper tooling The batteries weigh 80 lbs or 37kg moving them around necessitates proper tooling handling and strength It is recommended this be done at the nearest service centre or with the help of a professional mechanic who will use the proper tooling and equipment Che...

Page 12: ...inutesoutsidethewater Runningyourboatatmaximum speed outside the water for a long period of time can damage the motor beyond repair This is not covered by your warranty 1 2 3 4 MINN KOTA RIPTIDE MAIN FEATURES 1 IndestructibleCompositeShaft Pound for pound the ultra high yield composite material hasbeentestedtobethreetimesthestrengthofsteel Virtuallyindestructible itflexesonimpact and then returns ...

Page 13: ...ine sandpaper or emery water cloth to clean terminals Check propeller for weeds or debris 2 MOTORLOSESPOWERAFTERASHORTRUNNINGTIME Check battery charge if low restore to full charge 3 BATTERIESWON TREACHFULLCHARGE If a battery is drained below 8 volts it will be detected as faulty by the charger It will then be necessary to recharge this battery by an exterior charger Turn off all accessories befor...

Page 14: ... key into the ignition switch and turn the key to the right Your engine is then fed with electricity The battery power level indicator will turn on automatically Ifthebatterypowerlevelindicatordoesnotturnon consulttheappropriatesectionoftheFantail217manualforthepossiblecauses Makesurethat the Main Breaker is in the ON position 5 HOW TO OPERATE YOUR ELECTRIC BOAT DEFFECTIVE POWER LEVEL INDICATOR If...

Page 15: ...ITY The helm turns very easily and the boat fails to respond Verify that the steering or one of its components is not severed damaged or missing This operationcanbeundertakenbyraisingthehatch locatedonthebackdeckandthemotorcontrolpanel photoabove locatedatthesternoftheboat 5 6 BATTERY GAGE E Meter The Fantail 217 is equipped with a battery power level indicator located on the top consol of the hel...

Page 16: ...igh 80lbsor 37kg Wheninstallingorremoving batteries you should always be careful not to hurt your back It is recommended this be done at the nearest service centre or with the help of a professional mechanic that will use the proper tooling and equipment CAUTION 5 8 CHARGING BATTERIES The battery charger inlet is located on the dashboard When connected to AC power the green POWER ON LED A should i...

Page 17: ...ore power breaker should automatically cut the flow of electricity Don t take any risk never swim close to a boat when the batteries are charging The shore power main breaker should also protect your boat from overcharge It may happen that a failure in the circuit will permit the flow of overloaded electricity into the boat The boat s main breaker will protect the vital components like the motor t...

Page 18: ...possibility of it getting frayed by the wind CAUTION SEATS Always make sure that the seats are properly in place before departure 1 With the roof in its lowered position install the Sunbrella covering onto the aluminium frame using the covering sVelcro attachments 2 Install the covering as tautly as possible to prevent sagging 3 Install the 6 support posts into the base brackets on the wooden comi...

Page 19: ...stand up easily to all kinds of weather including salty air Plus all Sunbrella s fabrics are woven which makes them breathable so it doesn t trap heat and moisture like vinyl Nor will the fabrics tear shrink or mildew 6 7 MARINE RADIO 2 SPEAKERS CD MP3 with iPod plug CAUTION CEBConlyusesthefinestproductonthemarket TheMarineAM FMradioandCDplayeriswater proof Ifsucharadioasbeeninstalledinyourboat we...

Page 20: ...he wood does not become dry or grey If the wood is damaged sand the affected area with fine sandpaper 280 grit dry before oiling it with a marine grade teck and tung oil such as Circa 1850 Then apply a special wax for furnitures such as Antiquax wax polish The wood will be restored to its natural color 7 3 BATTERIES AND MOTOR Have your motor checked at your local dealer at least once a year Have t...

Page 21: ...Remove immediately as prolonged contact will result in a permanent stain Use a cloth lightly dampened with mineral spirits and rub the stain gently working from the outer edge of the stain towards the center in order to prevent spreading Rinse with soap and water CRAYON MUSTARD KETCHUP Sponge with mild soap water For stubborn stains that may have set use a cloth soaked with diluted mild detergent ...

Page 22: ...LLAFABRICS ITISIMPORTANTTOOBSERVETHEFOLLOWING Always use a mild soap i e Ivory Snow Dreft or Woolite Never detergent Water should be cold to lukewarm Never more than 100 degrees Air dry only Never apply heat to Sunbrella fabrics IFYOUARECLEANINGSUNBRELLAWHILESTILLONANABOAT FOLLOWTHESESIMPLESTEPS Brush off loose dirt Hose down Prepare a cleaning mixture of water and mild soap no detergents Use a sof...

Page 23: ...ces the fabric s water repellency After cleaning the fabric allow it to air dry completely and then apply 303 in a thin even coat After allowing the first coat of 303 to air dry apply a second thin even coating of 303 Two light coatings are more effective in restoring fabric water resistance than a single heavy coating A 15 ounce bottle provides coverage of up to 50 square feet of lightweight fabri...

Page 24: ...BC doesn t warranty such damages Carefully read the manufacturer instructions and warnings located in the front of your trailer Tie the front bow eye of the boat tightly to your trailer The bow keel should slowly slide on the rubber cushion located at the bottom of the trailer The rubber cushion protects the keel from the metal of the trailer If the rubber cushion is worn out or missing install a ...

Page 25: ...e good grease in your hubs your trailer cannot roll 8 3 TRAILERTROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE BOATLOADING BOATISDIFFICULTTOLOAD Verify that your trailer is partially submerged You should not be using your winch to forcefully pull your boat onto your trailer Check for obstructions on your boat hull or equipment Check for obstructions on your trailer BOATUNLOADING BOATISDIFFICULTTOUNLOAD Verify that your tra...

Page 26: ...see that the hubs do not have excessive wobble This could indicate improperly packed hubs or wear on hub components Check trailer capacity versus towing load Check trailer alignment ELECTRICAL LIGHTSDON TWORK Verify wire harnesses are free of dirt debris and water and are properly attached Verify that the two harnesses properly mate are the same type Check vehicle that towing vehicle lights work C...

Page 27: ...red by visual inspection 9 SPECIAL SALTWATER ELECTRIC OUTBOARD MOTOR CAUTION SALTWATER OPERATION It is not recommended to use the Fantail 217 in a saltwater environment unless the outboard motor is saltwater proof Using the freshwater version of the Fantail 217 in a saltwater environment will cause premature fatigue of the outboard motor SPECIAL SALTWATER OUTBOARD MOTOR SACRIFICIAL ANODE p 25 ...

Page 28: ...AT Remove the drain plug Start the bilge pump to remove excess water Check for cracks in the hull POOR BOAT PERFORMANCE Recharge the batteries as soon as possible Drain the accumulated condensation water Checkthepropellerfordamagesandremoveanyforeignobjects impairingproperfunctioning NAVIGATIONAL LIGHTS DO NOTWORK PROPERLY Pull the light switch up Change the light bulb 12 volt bulbs only POOR BATT...

Page 29: ... know where you are going when to expect you back and what your boat looks like DURING OPERATION Observe E Meter and instrument panel periodically to ensure proper functioning of the electrical system Listen for unusual noises or vibration Feel for changes in maneuverability Feel for changes in speed Always follow local laws and regulations AFTER OPERATION Maneuver the vessel onto dock and secure ...

Page 30: ...wing information available Hull identification number of your boat or the Manufacturer Statement of Origin or MSO Date and place of purchase CONSUMER SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE 1 866 479 1099 Canadian Electric Boat Company 440 Guindon suite 106 Sainte Eustache QC Canada J7R 6S5 T 450 472 5515 F 450 433 0778 TF 1 866 479 1099 Sales 438 403 8680 www electricboats ca 12 CUSTOMER SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE Ca...

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