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T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G

1.  Start by giving the pontoon skins a visual inspection. 

Is the pontoon skin ripped or torn? Are there any major scuff marks? 
If so, it might be an indication of a bladder tear or leak.

2.  Check if you can hear air escaping the bladder in any suspected areas. You can apply soapy water 

to any suspected areas as well. A leak will produce bubbles. 
If you find a hole, fix it using the methods listed earlier in these instructions.

If you don't find a leak using these methods, check the inflation valves:

.  Give them a visual inspection, making sure the valve is closing properly 

and the valve cap closes securely.

.  Check if you can hear air escaping. You may also use soapy water around 

the valve. If you find that a valve is leaking air around its edge, the valve 
may be loose.

If your boat appears to be losing air, it might not be because of a leak. Changes in air temperature, 
elevation and use on cold water (which can cool the air inside the pontoon bladders) can all have an 
effect on the air inside the bladders. If none of these factors have changed, you may need to look for 
a leak. Follow the steps listed below.

Checking For A Leaking Valve

The inflation valve consists of a two-part 
assembly. There is the inflation valve itself and 
the inflation valve cage. The inflation valve cage 
protects the inflation valve from damage and is 
bonded into the pontoon bladder.

To tighten a loose valve 
insert the Inflation Valve 
Wrench into the valve 
and twist clockwise. It 
may be necessary to 
grasp the inflation valve 
cage (which is inside 
the pontoon bladder) 
to get enough purchase 
to twist the valve. Be 

careful 
not to tear 
or rip the 
bladder 
skin.

If the valve 
is difficult 
to turn, remove the valve completely and add a 
small amount of silicon grease to the valve O-
ring and reassemble.

If the valve is not leaking around its edge, you 
may have a defective valve.

Please visit our website at the web address 
listed on the last page of these instructions to 
order a new valve.

If you must remove the pontoon bladder from 
the pontoon skin to make a repair, you must 
completely unscrew the inflation valve from 
the inflation valve cage. Make sure to align the 
valves in the bladder with the valve openings 
in the skin. Since the pontoon skin is captive in 
between the inflation valve cage and the inflation 
valve, care must be taken not to tear, rip or stress 
either the bladder or the skin by over-tightening 
the valve.

Inflation Valve Cage

(bonded to pontoon bladder)

Inflation Valve

Turn counter-clockwise 

to loosen

Turn clockwise 

to tighten

Valve O-ring

Check valve edge 

for leaks

Summary of Contents for Cimarron

Page 1: ...Cimarron The Pontoon Boat O W N E R S M A N U A L...

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Page 3: ...O F C O N T E N T S INTRODUCTION 4 SAFETY INFORMATION AND SYMBOLS 5 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OPERATOR S 6 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CAPACITY 7 INFLATION 8 PARTS LIST 9 ASSEMBLY AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS 10 14...

Page 4: ...g 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...

Page 5: ...ially 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...

Page 6: ...age of 6 years of age or by any child without adult supervision Check the laws in your state Do not use under the influence of drugs or alcohol Do not tow this pontoon boat Use only in water free from...

Page 7: ...XIMUM CAPACITY OF THIS BOAT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES C I M A R R O N P O N T O O N B O AT O W N E R S M A N U A L P R O D U C T S P E C I F I C AT I O N S C A P A C I T Y BOAT SPECIFICATIONS Product Na...

Page 8: ...oid 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...

Page 9: ...right 1 Seat Frame 2 Foot Pegs 2 Seat Base Frames 1 Seat Base assembled 2 Pontoon Shells one with flypatch 1 Seat Back Frame 1 Seat Back 2 Seat Back Frame Stubs 2 Pontoon Bladders inside the pontoon s...

Page 10: ...LY A N D C A R E I N S T R U C T I O N S It is important to follow these instructions to successfully and safely assemble your Classic Accessories Pontoon Boat Please pay particular attention to the b...

Page 11: ...nflate 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 3 Attach the pontoons to the frames Each pontoon at...

Page 12: ...in slightly press in all four of the seat frame receptacle posts then put your full weight evenly across both seat platform rails and press them all the way down If you can t press the seat platform...

Page 13: ...the fabric deck on the frame 9 Secure the seat back into place Slide the seat stubs onto each end of the seat back frame Next slide the seat back panel onto the seat back frame Then place the assembl...

Page 14: ...one of the pockets to keep it available for repairs 14 Do the final fitting and adjustments Sit in the boat on dry land and adjust the foot pegs and oar lock placement to your leg length and preferen...

Page 15: ...ssic Accessories is a proud partner of the Federation of Fly Fishers Clean Angler program We invite you join us in our efforts to keep your favorite waterways free of invasive non native species that...

Page 16: ...clean the surface to be repaired If you do not have an alcohol prep pad use a 50 50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water After cleaning allow the surface to dry completely 3 Cut a patch to the corr...

Page 17: ...of a two part assembly There is the inflation valve itself and the inflation valve cage The inflation valve cage protects the inflation valve from damage and is bonded into the pontoon bladder To tigh...

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Page 20: ...or replace it free of charge This warranty gives you specific rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state C I M A R R O N P O N T O O N B O AT O W N E R S M A N U A L W A...

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