Weight Balance - Sea Eagle fold cat 375FC Instruction & Owner's Manual

OPERATING YOUR SEA EAGLE

WEIGHT BALANCE

Distribute the weight of passengers and gear evenly in the boat. The boat should not be leaning side to side nor fore
and aft (front to back). This may require moving some items, like a trolling motor battery forward as much as possible.
Note: the floor can easily support the weight of passengers or a battery. The "No Standing" label is to prevent tripping
on the crossbenches.
DANGER
To avoid injury if you or a passenger falls overboard, approach the boat on the side opposite the motor. See
re-entering instructions on page 15. Do not smoke around open gasoline containers. Avoid spilling gas.
Gas powered motors produce carbon monoxide which can cause asphyxiation. Avoid breathing exhaust.
ROWING
Due to it's light weight, the FoldCat is surprisingly easy to row. Clearance is limited so you must have your legs straight
or the oars will hit your legs. If you are new to rowing it may seem easy enough, but it will take some practice to
coordinate the strokes. There are many online articles and videos to aid in learning.
The boat can be rowed in either direction, but rowing is most efficient when pulling on the power stroke which
propels the rower backwards. Make it a habit to look behind you frequently to check for hazards and to make course
corrections.
The FoldCat is not intended for rowing in flat water such as lakes and bays. Always bring the oars even if you have a motor.
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DAMAGE
The FoldCat is tough and durable but it can be damaged. Sticks and rocks typically don't puncture the FoldCat, but
discarded metal, nails in floating docks and oyster beds can puncture.
A lot of damage can be done dragging the boat. This is true while it is in the bag too. It is better to carry than to drag a
Fold Cat, but especially avoid dragging the FoldCat on concrete or asphalt. The boat can be pushed off the shore and
return to shore and pulled aground. This should not damage the FoldCat, but care should be taken to avoid hazards
that could cut or puncture.
Fish hooks rarely puncture a boat because they are recurved, but fish spines can make small punctures. Hold fish off
the pontoons and land fish on the black floor.
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