Sea Eagle Boats FishSkiff, Instruction & Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...FishSkiff FSK16 Instruction Owner s Manual Sea Eagle Boats Inc 19 N Columbia Street Suite 1 Port Jefferson NY 11777 1 800 748 8066 December 2017 ...

Page 2: ... for information on boating registration and regulations Most states require you to register your boat if you are using a motor The Sea Eagle FSK16 is rated for use with up to a 6 hp motor Upon registration it may be required to provide the Manufacturer s Statement of Origin Purchases made through an authorized dealer or reseller may require for you to contact them directly in order to obtain this...

Page 3: ...ment 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 activity that can deplete your reserves Have enough water and snacks to prevent dehydration and loss of stamina Bring enough water for al...

Page 4: ... rating by the motor amperage For example a battery rated at 60 Ah connected to a 30 amp motor will last approximately two hours at full speed Note this number will vary depending on conditions Running the battery all the way down will shorten its life Not more than 85 discharge is recommended Multiply the above by 0 85 to get best run time Charge battery after each use Lead acid batteries like to...

Page 5: ...d warm air in the boat will shrink and some rigidity will be lost Allow a few minutes for the boat 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 I...

Page 6: ...d being capsized by large boat wake paddle directly into the oncoming waves In moving water situations avoid being swept into low branches or fallen trees and do not hold onto low branches over moving water because both can capsize the boat Make sure bags coolers water bottles and other gear are secure so it won t float away if you capsize PADDLING Most of the power should come from your torso You...

Page 7: ...itch to single action when handle becomes too hard to lift FishSkiff ASSEMBLY INFLATION With valve stem in the up position insert adapter firmly and twist clockwise Locate an area large enough to safely unfold the FSK16 Check that the area is free of hazards that could injure you or damage the boat Using the Double Action Hand Pump The pump hose has a Recessed Valve Adapter at one end When ready t...

Page 8: ...ded for holding the bolt heads while tightening the threaded knob If needed gently tap the bolt head with a tool If needed gently tap the bolt head with a tool If needed gently tap the bolt head with a tool Caution Hammering bolts with too much force can damage the wood transom Scotty Pad Mounts Two pad mounts are provided One in the bow and one near the transom Attach mounts optional with 7 8 scr...

Page 9: ... other sleeve with locking holes facing down Fold the canvas in half so the shiny side is facing out and the bars are lying on top of each other Insert the side rods into the curved bars until the locking pins engage through the holes Place the canopy on the back of the boat with the short bars up Use the short screw and the knob to secure the rods to the black canopy pads on the boat Attach the r...

Page 10: ...kwise to tighten Adjust to your height Stand paddle on ground with arm up Handle should fit in palm of hand about 9 above your head Fully assembled and ready to go Start Up Swivel Seat Sea Eagle Boats Inc 19 N Columbia Street Suite 1 Port Jefferson NY 11777 1 800 748 8066 Staff SeaEagle com WaterSnake Motor Canopy Honda Motor Honda Motor ...

Page 11: ...davit etc can get very high which could affect the vinyl or glue Excessive exposure to sun and heat can cause your Sea Eagle to become sticky or cause the glue to fail Treat the boat with a UV protectant such as 303 Aerospace Protectant Generally protectants are a thin film of oil which will help keep your Sea Eagle clean Avoid applying protectant on the EVA pad or places where foot traction is ne...

Page 12: ...ak may produce bubbles make hissing or sputtering noises or spray water Spray bottles are not effective at locating many leaks unroll until it is brought to room temperature It can be stored inflated If hung support it along its length After storage inspect for loose items damage and leaks Avoid excess heat Do not store in direct sunlight in an attic or a metal shed FishSkiff REPAIRS Even though S...

Page 13: ...force a path through the glue Keep the patch size to a minimum the 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 wit...

Page 14: ... Boat from your car to the water and back with ease Quickly assembles disassembles 303 Protectant OPTIONAL Extends the life of your Sea Eagle Simply spray on every 30 45 days to improve resistance to UV chemical other types of harmful exposure 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...

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Page 18: ...17 Sea Eagle Boats Inc 19 N Columbia Street Suite 1 Port Jefferson NY 11777 1 800 748 8066 Staff SeaEagle com ...