Paddle King Lo Pro Cruiser, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Paddle King Inc Owner s Manual for Lo Pro Cruiser Lo Pro Cruiser II Lo Pro Angler Lo Pro Angler II ...

Page 2: ... you are facing the bow Underway Describes a vessel in motion not moored or anchored Capacity Plate Your boat has a manufacturer s capacity plate stating the maximum load in pounds persons and gear the boat can safely carry under normal conditions the maximum persons capacity and the maximum horsepower of the engine Never exceed your boat s engine capacity rating an overpowered boat can become uns...

Page 3: ...it the dumping of plastic refuse or other garbage mixed with plastic anywhere Discharge of Oil The Federal Water Pollution Control Act prohibits the discharge of oil or oily waste into or upon the navigable waters of the United States or the waters of the contiguous zone if such discharge causes a film or sheen upon or a discoloration of the surface of the water or causes a sludge or emulsion bene...

Page 4: ...ll pump dry The pump is water cooled and becomes overheated if no water is flowing through the pump If water does not come out of the discharge sprayer nozzle stop the pump and correct the problem If the problem persists check with your dealer If the overflow or drain becomes plugged try back flushing it with a garden hose set at low velocity Often the obstruction will flow back into the livewell ...

Page 5: ...bbing with a mild soap and soft bristle brush Never use bleach or harsh detergents Brush the underside of the top Spray with Lysol or other disinfectant to prevent mildew Lubricate zippers with paraffin and snaps with petroleum jelly Floor Coverings Keep carpet clean by sweeping with a broom or vacuum Clean when necessary with a diluted household cleaner and warm water and a scrub brush Rinse thor...

Page 6: ... axles and jack up the trailer to relieve weight on trailer tires and springs If your boat is not stored on the trailer see your dealer for proper storage procedures Getting Your Boat Ready to Re launch Perform pre season engine maintenance Follow the recommended procedure in the engine operator s manual or consult your dealer Remove cover and check pontoon for nesting animals Thoroughly clean hul...

Page 7: ...n lead to fire and explosion that can cause serious bodily injury or death Loading Passengers and Gear Board passengers one at a time They should step and not jump onto the boat All passengers should be seated in a seat and not allowed to sit on the deck or dangle their feet in the water from the bow They should be behind the gate and the gate should be closed Falls from moving boats are a major c...

Page 8: ...motor in for better handling Since both the thrust and steering are at the stern of the boat the stern pushes away from the direction of the turn The bow follows a smaller turning circle than the stern Boat Speed The maximum speed at which you can make sudden turns without losing control of your boat is the maneuvering speed of your boat Maneuvering speed varies depending on wind wave and other fa...

Page 9: ...m end of the anchor line should be galvanized chain The rest of the line should be nylon anchor line Secure the anchor line to the bow deck cleat or eye Do not tie the line to hardware that is not designed to support this stress Do not attach the anchor at the stern A small current will make the boat unsteady A strong current can pull a boat anchored by the stern under water and keep it there If y...

Page 10: ...at has run aground Due to their circumstances these vessels have no maneuverability A vessel restricted in its maneuverability such as vessels that are performing work such as surveying dredging laying pipe or cable or servicing navigational markers A vessel engaged in fishing This includes boats fishing with lines trawls or nets but not trolling lines Sailboats However if a sailboat is using a pr...

Page 11: ... type of emergency that could occur on your boat or someone else s Try not to panic and always use common sense Some tips for particular situations are listed below Fire or Explosion If a fire occurs stop the boat immediately Position the boat so that the fire is downwind Boat fires involving flammable liquids such as gasoline can be extinguished with your dry chemical or carbon dioxide type extin...

Page 12: ...water can present a number of hazards Sand bars in narrow inlets are constantly shifting making it difficult to mark them with buoys Sometimes sand bars are indicated by waves as they form into breakers when passing over sand bars If your boat runs aground first check persons aboard for injury Then check for damage to the boat It may be possible to rock the boat by shifting the weight of the passe...

Page 13: ...able Type IV device Bell Whistle Every vessel less than 39 4 feet must carry an efficient sound producing device Same Fire Extinguisher One B I type approved hand portable fire extinguisher Not required on outboard motorboats less than 26 feet if the construction of the motorboat is such that it does not permit the entrapment of explosive or flammable gases or vapors and if fuel tanks are not perm...

Page 14: ...xtinguishers be mounted in a readily accessible position away from the areas where a fire could likely start such as the engine area Extinguisher markings can be confusing because extinguishers can be approved for several different types of hazards For instance an extinguisher marked Type A Size II Type B C Size I is a B I extinguisher Look for the part of the label that says Marine Type USCG Make...

Page 15: ... THE LABEL TO SEE HOW LONG EACH PYROTECHNIC DEVICE WILL ACTUALLY BE ILLUMINATED THIS WILL ALLOW YOU TO SELECT A WARNING DEVICE BETTER SUITED TO THE CONDITIONS WHERE YOUR BOAT WILL OPERATE Non Pyrotechnic Devices Non Pyrotechnic Visual Distress Signals must be in serviceable condition readily accessible and certified by the manufacturer as complying with U S C G requirements They include Orange dis...

Page 16: ...bumpers First aid kit Sun block lotion Boat hook Tow line 2 Mooring lines Flashlight or portable searchlight Extra warm clothing Charts of the area Oar or paddle Flashlight VHF radio Compass Foul weather gear Screwdrivers Pliers Hammer Adjustable wrench Spark plug wrench Jackknife Electrical tape Lubricating oil Duct tape Spare light bulbs Spare propeller Spare plugs Propeller nut and washer Fuses...

Page 17: ... are doing Carbon Monoxide Burning a material containing carbon produced a gas called carbon monoxide CO an odorless colorless gas Carbon monoxide cannot be seen or smelled and because it weighs the same as air it will distribute throughout an enclosed space without your knowledge Any device used to burn carbon based materials on your boat or those around you can be a source of CO Common sources o...

Page 18: ...ges caused by improper trailer setup or operation Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR Check your trailer s frame for the GVWR The total weight of your boat engine and anything on the boat such as fuel battery gear AND trailer should not exceed the GVWR Weight Distribution If your towing vehicle is equipped with a weight distribution hitch it must be capable of handling the GVWR The weight on the trai...

Page 19: ... state laws for any additional requirements for trailers Backing a Trailer You should consider practicing backing up with a trailer if you do not have experience do so Get accustomed to backing your trailer in an open area It would be helpful to bring someone who has experience in backing up a trailer Backing a trailer works the opposite of backing a car If the trailer needs to travel to the right...

Page 20: ...remove them before pulling trailer out 6 Use tie down to secure the boat on the trailer Always use bow and stern tie downs to prevent the boat from shifting 7 Wipe tubes down to prevent water spots and keep boat clean 8 Make sure everything in the boat is secure or tied down Take out any loose gear and place in the towing vehicle These items could blow out of the boat while it is being towed and c...

Page 21: ...tic parts These parts may have separate manufactures warranty granted by the original manufacturer of the part 6 Proof of Purchase a requirement of the Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971 provides for defect notification to the first purchaser Failure to register your purchase with the manufacturer constitutes waiver of the right to defect notification All warranty claims must be accompanied by a date...

Page 22: ...he repair or replacement of the defective part or parts on boats with properly registered warranty cards All claims must be accompanied by a copy of the original purchase invoice showing the date of purchase the boat serial number and the name of the dealer All warranty registration cards should be sent to Paddle King Inc 7110 S Crystal Road Carson City MI 48811 Paddle King Inc retains the right t...

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