Sea Eagle FastCat14.4, Instruction & Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...FastCat14 4 Instruction Owner s Manual Sea Eagle Boats Inc 19 N Columbia Street Suite 1 Port Jefferson NY 11777 1 800 748 8066 April 2022 ...

Page 2: ...tact them directly in order to obtain this You may be charged your own state sales tax if you were not charged sales tax at the time of purchase Registered boats generally require for the registration number to be applied to the boat We do not recommend the use of decals or stickers as they tend to crack and peel over time with the repeated inflation and deflation of your Sea Eagle Instead we sugg...

Page 3: ...pecially if the oncoming boat has structures such as cabins or open hatches that limit visibility of the waters ahead Safety Equipment Important Safety Items Water conditions will determine the type of safety equipment needed At a minimum have a PFD personal flotation device and a whistle for each passenger PDFs are required by law In most places Drinking Water Snacks Boating is a physical activit...

Page 4: ...ain damage or death Engine exhaust contains odorless and colorless Carbon Monoxide gas Carbon Monoxide gas will be around the back of the boat when engine is running Move to fresh air if you feel nausea headache dizziness or drowsiness CO Label indd 1 27 09 2013 AM 02 29 29 ROTATING PROPELLER CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH SHUT OFF ENGINE WHEN NEAR PERSONS IN THE WATER WARNING ROTATING PROPELLE...

Page 5: ...t to cool off in the water and if needed top it off with enough pump strokes to bring it back up to pressure The boat could also appear to lose pressure overnight if the nighttime temperature drops significantly below the daytime temperature Air pressure within the boat may increase on a very hot day It is best to keep the boat in the water to dissipate heat but the boat should be able to accept t...

Page 6: ...ne side or the other Gentle turns can be made by sweeping water behind the boat In a crosswind paddle more on the downwind leeward side of the boat to keep on a straight course Paddling on the upwind side will cause the boat to turn down wind SELF BAILING The FastCat14 4 is designed to be self draining Water coming over the bow or sides will drain around the transom Warning Do not block water from...

Page 7: ...or consider How will I transport the motor to and from the launch site How heavy a motor can I carry to a boat and back to my vehicle Will I be transporting the boat and motor on a trailer so portability is not an issue How much money do I want to spend on a motor Powering a boat can be the most expensive part of the purchase For more information on planing displacement hulls outboard motors hydro...

Page 8: ...tery A circuit breaker provides important protection to the motor See Circuit Breaker section below Positive red wire connects to positive battery terminal Black wire to negative terminal Caution Do not attach the motor wires to the wrong battery terminals Connecting to the wrong terminals can cause wires to heat up melting the insulation and cutting through the boat A 12v battery charger will be ...

Page 9: ...ually To secure the boat to the trailer a ratchet strap or straps are recommended and make sure the boat does not rub on fenders or tires Sea Eagle does not recommend any specific trailer manufacturers since many models are available locally For those leaving their motors attached while transporting and storing the boat on a trailer a transom saver motor support bar is a good addition that will ex...

Page 10: ...sert adapter push down firmly and twist clockwise Having trouble inserting the adapter See troubleshooting on page 15 16 Caution Do not drag boat while it is rolled up Dragging on abrasive sur face will damage boat pos sibly causing multiple holes Locate area large enough to safely unfold the Fast Cat14 4 Check that the area is free of hazards that could injure you or damage the boat The pump hose...

Page 11: ...flation usually over 30 psi can easily over in flate and cause harm to your Sea Eagle that uses a much lower pressure For this reason we recommend using only Sea Eagle manual or electric pumps Pressure gauge will not register until chamber begins to get pressurized Pump until working pressure of between 13 14 5 PSI is reached Do not exceed 15 PSI 1 bar Inner numbers show pressure in PSI An electri...

Page 12: ...knob Seat Frame Assembly FastCat14 4 can take up to four seats with pedestals Seats are installed on alu minum Seat Frames Note The pedestals can be bolted directly to the frame without a seat mount When all transom screws have been inserted inflate the sides to working pressure Caution Check transom knobs before each use Tighten knobs if needed Adjustment Knobs 4 x 1 phillips head screw 4 threade...

Page 13: ...ther straps Caution Check straps for tightness before each use Attach pedestal to Locking Swivel Seat Locate swivel seats 7 pedestals and hardware Pedestal to seat hardware 4 x hex head screws 4 locking nuts Adjust the seat swivel so it the bottom and top plate are out of alignment with each other to give room for installing the screws Seat Frame Placement Correct loading of the Fast Cat14 4 is im...

Page 14: ... speed Cooler Not included or sold by Sea Eagle Two D rings are installed on the floor aft of the transom for strapping on a cooler or utility box Cooler should be smaller than 54 gallon capacity and have two handles or slots for strap Motor OPTIONAL Clamp electric motor or up to a 20hp gas motor to motor mount Turn clamp screws until tight Caution Check motor clamp screws frequently tighten if ne...

Page 15: ... the canopy on the back of the boat Arrange the bars so the long bar is on top and the short bar underneath When raised the short bar will be towards the back of the boat Attach the rear clips to the small D rings behind transom Attach front straps behind the front carry handles Adjust and tighten straps by sliding the buckles Canopy should be level and not flap in the wind Adjust straps until can...

Page 16: ...arge knob on side of Rod Holder is for adjusting rod angle Shown here is the Scotty Baitcaster Rod Holder Anchor Lock mount does not have button it works by lining up a groove in the stem with a raised key in the base Lift partially and turn Anchor Lock to swing anchor overboard FastCat14 4 DEFLATION Remove transom seat frames rod holders and canopy Rod holder bases can remain in place in boat Pla...

Page 17: ... with straps Secure end flaps with straps Strap goes through both loops then back through one loop FastCat14 4 CLEANING PROTECTING Dry after each use to avoid mold While washing or rinsing close the valve and twist the cap on so water cannot not enter the chamber Sea Eagles can be cleaned very effectively with general purpose cleaning products and a scrub brush Towel dry Continued next page Push t...

Page 18: ...ing chamber with a hand towel or large sponge Don t assume the leak is coming from the valve or seams The leak may produce bubbles make hissing or sputtering noises or spray water Spray bottles are not effective at locating many leaks If your Sea Eagle has lost pressure it does not necessarily mean it is leaking If it is inflated during the heat of the day and the temperature drops during the nigh...

Page 19: ...ofessional repair services Sea Eagle repair fees start at 75 00 and does not include return shipping charges Please note that Sea Eagle does not service any other brand other than our own All items sent to our repair facilities must have prior authorization in the form of a Return Authorization Number PVC Based Glue To patch your Sea Eagle use an adhesive for PVC boats Plumber s cement epoxy Flex ...

Page 20: ...bigger the patch the harder it is to seal The most common repair failures occur because the patch is too big For repairs larger than a puncture overlap the damage area by about on each side Do not apply the patch while the glue is wet Covering a leaking patch with another patch rarely fixes the problem To remove a patch heat it with a hair dryer and peel it off For field repairs allow at least an ...

Page 21: ...armful exposure BTP Turbo Electric Pump OPTIONAL These electric pumps come with a nylon shoulder carry bag 12V DC power cord hose and pre attached recessed valve adapter Contact Us Unlike many other companies today we pride ourselves on answering the phone and helping you with any concerns questions or special ordering needs that you may have Feel free to give us a call at 1 800 748 8066 and we wi...