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- 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 July 2022...
- Page 2 Always contact your state boating authorities 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.
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Page 3: Boating Safety Tips
USCGBoating.org or enroll in a water safety course given by a local provider. As a safety reminder, each Sea Eagle has a safety summary we call Boating Safety Basics printed on it. Please follow these suggestions and use good boating safety practices. In addition to the basics, we suggest you have a reasonable swimming ability and know that it is safer to go boating with a buddy. - Page 4 SAFETY Boating is challenging and inherently dangerous. Follow safe boating practices. Be physically fit enough to meet the challenges, prepared for any weather conditions that might be anticipated, and follow the safety basics. Protect all personal items in a waterproof bag. Secure all accessories to the boat. Motor Safety and Reboarding DANGER Warning:...
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Page 5: Working Pressure
CONSTRUCTION & WORKING PRESSURE Drop Stitch Construction: The boat is made of drop-stitch material. Dozens of threads per square inch hold the top and bottom layers together and keep the flat-boat shape. Without drop stitch, inflatables are tube shaped. Working Pressure: In this instruction manual, we use the term “working pressure”... - Page 6 Caution BEFORE & DURING USE: Avoid damage. Do not drag your Sea Eagle over abrasive surfaces like asphalt parking lots, or concrete boat ramps, whether the boat is in its bag or inflated. Carry or wheel your Sea Eagle from the car to the setup point, and then to the water when assembled.
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Page 7: Motor Selection
Motor Selection Planing Hull Motor Selection Gas Powered Motors and High Performance Electric Motors The FishSkiff16 maximum motor rating is 20 horsepower (hp). A motor with the maximum horsepower rating will push the FishSkiff16 onto a plane under most circumstances. Factors that determine whether a boat will plane include weight of passengers and gear, weight distribution, wind direction and buoyancy (saltwater is more buoyant than freshwater). -
Page 8: Battery Selection
OPERATING YOUR SEA EAGLE Battery Selection A wide range of acceptable batteries are available. The battery must be 12 volt (unless otherwise stated by the manufacturer), deep cycle, and between about 20 and 120 Amp Hours (Ah). Amp hours is a very important number, if the battery you are looking at doesn’t clearly state the amp hours, it may not be suitable. -
Page 9: Assembly & Inflation
FishSkiff| SETUP: VALVES & PUMP Using the Double Action Hand Pump: The pump hose has a Recessed Valve Adapter at Using the Recessed one end. When ready to Valves: inflate the boat, push adapter firmly into valve Remove the cap to access the valve stem. - Page 10 Use clips to secure paddle over 30 psi) can easily to boat. Extend handle over-inflate and cause slightly and insert into harm to your Sea Eagle forward clip. Press and that uses a much lower twist paddle at blade end pressure. For this reason, to insert shaft in rear clip.
- Page 11 FishSkiff | ASSEMBLY & INFLATION Canopy (OPTIONAL) Attach the rear clips to the rear carry handles. Canopy kit includes two curved bars, two side rods, Attach the front straps to canvas, two black knobs either set of carry handles. and two short (35mm) Wrap the straps around screws.
- Page 12 Insert large washer through Quick Release Bracket each bolt. Insert each bolt motor on YouTube. The through a D-ring so it stands Sea Eagle bow mount upward. board is predrilled for the Board Attachment Hardware Quick Release. Quick 4 ¼ - 20 x 1¼” Philips Head...
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Page 13: Cleaning & Protecting
Storage Tips: “The best way to store a Sea Eagle is folded up in it’s bag”. - Cecil Hoge, Jr., Sea Eagle President •... -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
Technical Support for further assistance or a quote for having your boat mailed to our facilities for our If your Sea Eagle has lost pressure, it does not necessarily mean professional repair services. it is leaking. If it is inflated during the heat of the day and the temperature drops during the night it will be softer in the Sea Eagle repair fees start at $75.00 and does not include... - Page 15 FishSkiff| REPAIRS Apply glue to the patch Patching and boat. Allow to dry 15 The most common minutes. Glue must be dry repairs are a puncture or to the touch. If glue layer small cut. A penny size is thin, apply second coat, patch is sufficient for allow to dry 15 minutes.
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Page 16: Optional Accessories
FishSkiff| OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES BTP Turbo Electric Pump (OPTIONAL) These electric pumps Sea Eagle offers a large come with a nylon array of accessories for shoulder carry bag, 12V your FishSkiff. DC power cord, hose and adapters. EZ Cart Small (OPTIONAL) - Page 19 Seat Placement: The locking seat should be used by the motor operator at all times. CAUTION: Straps can stretch when wet. Wet the strap before leaving shore and tighten. Check frequently and retighten as needed.
- Page 20 Sea Eagle Boats Inc. 19 N. Columbia Street, Suite 1 Port Jefferson, NY 11777 1-800-748-8066 Staff@SeaEagle.com...