Classic Accessories Colorado XT, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Colorado XT The Pontoon Boat O W N E R S M A N U A L Meijer com ...

Page 2: ...Y INFORMATION AND SYMBOLS 5 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OPERATOR S 6 INFLATION 7 ELECTRIC MOTOR AND BATTERY USE 8 PARTS LIST 10 ASSEMBLY AND USE 11 16 REPAIR AND TROUBLESHOOTING 17 18 CARE AND STORAGE 19 WARRANTY 20 C O L O R A D O X T P O N T O O N B O AT O W N E R S M A N U A L Meijer com ...

Page 3: ...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 it...

Page 4: ...nch L x 56 inch W x 26 inch H 274 cm L x 142 cm W x 66 cm H top of the seat Dry Weight 77 lbs 35 kg Maximum Persons Capacity 1 person or up to 275 lbs 125 kg Maximum Persons Gear Capacity 400 lbs 181 kg Recommended Inflation Pressure 2 5 psi 0 17 BAR Maximum Motor Thrust 30 lbs 14 kg Maximum Motor Shaft Length 36 inch 91 cm BOAT CAPACITY MAXIMUM CAPACITIES 1PERSON OR 275LBS 400 LBS PERSONS GEAR PR...

Page 5: ...th 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 appl...

Page 6: ...y from the pontoons Not for use by children or as pool toy Do not use under the influence 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 dive into or from this boat Inflate ...

Page 7: ...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 ...

Page 8: ...C MOTOR IMPORTANT A MAXIMUM ELECTRIC MOTOR SHAFT LENGTH OF 36 INCH 91 cm WITH A MAXIMUM THRUST OF 30 LBS 14 kg IS RECOMMENDED USING A BATTERY WITH YOUR PONTOON BOAT Be sure to secure your battery to the rear wire platform so that it will not move or tip during operation For the best weight distribution we recommend placing the battery as close to the seat back center of the boat as possible WARNIN...

Page 9: ...ions 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 C O L O R A D O X T P O N T O O N B O AT O W N E R S M A N U A L Meijer com ...

Page 10: ...s Pin 2 Bungee Cords with Plastic Hooks 2 Pontoons 1 Under Seat Apron 1 Stripping Basket 1 Anchor Bag with Cord 2 Detachable Center Storage Bags 1 Shoulder strap 2 Foam Fly Patches 2 Pontoon Bladder Patches Two 60mm self adhesive patches 1 Inflation Adapter 1 Inflation Valve Wrench 1 Retention Cord 1 Allen Wrench Set 3mm 4mm and 6mm ball end 2 Oar Locks 2 Oar Lock Cotter Pins 8 Frame Clevis Pins 2...

Page 11: ...are present See the parts list on page 10 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 rear pocket on top of each Press and turn on center button Inflation adapter Insert into valve and twist to inflate A S S E M B LY A N D U S E Inflation Valve 4 Attach the pontoons to the frames Each pontoon attache...

Page 12: ...go and will necessitate that you try out the new position in shallow water before setting out Try making adjustments for cargo weight by moving seat forward in 1 inch 3 cm increments Seat Frame 1 2 3 4 5 Now attach the two inside and two outside webbing straps on the pontoon to the pontoon frame Thread the straps as follows 1 Through the metal rectangle on the frame 2 Back to the buckle 3 Through ...

Page 13: ...ith the forward most position If you have the seat set back you may prefer the middle or back position Secure each oar lock with an oar lock clevis pin 10 Attach the rear platform frame In order to attach the rear platform frame you must first partially attach the wire cargo deck Start by sliding the bent wire tabs into the slots welded on to the rear of each pontoon frame Next push the rear platf...

Page 14: ...e oarlock upright 15 Attach the center storage bags The Colorado XT comes with two side mounted storage bags that also double as a shoulder tote To mount the bags to the pontoon float first find the three sets of plastic hoops sewn in to each long side of the bag bottom These mate up with rip and grip straps on the tops of both pontoon floats Orient the bag on either pontoon float so that flap of ...

Page 15: ...rd into the jaws of the cleat Pull up and away from the cleat jaws to release If the anchor cord cleat or the anchor cord pulleys ever loosen use the included allen wrenches to tighten Front anchor cord pulley Anchor cord cleat 19 Assemble the wheel and frame Slide the wheel between the forks of the wheel frame Slide one washer on the axle insert the axle through both the forks and the wheel hub S...

Page 16: ...h some fish and enjoy your boat 21 Moving your pontoon boat To move your boat using the wheel you must first have the wheel installed in the down position To move your boat grasp the handles on the front of each pontoon float and pull up to raise the front of the boat off the ground You may also use the foot pegs as handles Make sure not to overload your boat with cargo when moving as it could dam...

Page 17: ...e 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 correct size with scissors Allow for the patch size to extend one inch 2 5 cm beyond all edges of the tear Cut the patch with rounded corners This will make it difficult for the corners to peel up after it is attached 4 Peel ba...

Page 18: ... 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 n...

Page 19: ... please consult with your vehicle trailer or roof rack Manufacturer CARE FOR YOUR BOAT The pontoon boat can be cleaned with soap and water then rinsed Use a soft rag for hard to clean areas SEASONAL STORAGE OF YOUR BOAT Remove pontoons from the frame empty pockets of any sharp objects that may puncture the skin Deflate completely and fold for storage Store pontoons away from sharp objects heat or ...

Page 20: ...a defect in workmanship and materials within two years from the date of purchase Classic Accessories will repair or replace it free of charge Inflating the pontoons without the inflation adaptor will invalidate this warranty This warranty gives you specific rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state W A R R A N T Y 69770 69774 C O L O R A D O X T P O N T O O N B O AT ...