Transportation; Pre-Launch Checklist; Launching Procedure; Trim Adjustements - Pelican Canoe Owner's Manual

TRANSPORTATION

The carrying handles at both ends help in the transportation of the
canoe by hand. These handles should not be used to fasten the canoe
onto a vehicule.
• Make sure the canoe is firmly tied down, whether on a vehicle or trailer.
• Before setting out, make sure all accessories have been removed and
packed into the vehicle to avoid damaging or losing them.

PRE-LAuNCH CHECkLIST

• All passengers are wearing an approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD).
• Emergency paddle(s) or oar(s) are on board.
• There is an emergency kit (extinguisher, horn, extra fuses, first aid kit, etc.)
aboard.
• Motor(s) and battery are in good order.
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• If using a gasoline outboard motor, always attach it to the canoe with a
canoe motor mount.
• All weight is properly distributed.

LAuNCHINg PROCEduRE

• All straps or tie-downs have been removed.
• You step into the center of the boat when boarding, to assure that the boat
remains stable.
• Never board by stepping onto the gunnel.
TRIM AdjuSTMENTS
(Square back canoes only)
• Different load conditions may require different trim angle settings. When
the drive unit (propeller) is closest to the transom, it will tend to push the
bow down when power is applied. If the bow digs excessively into the
water, shift some of the weight to the stern and / or move the propeller
further away from the transom. On the contrary, if the propeller is too far
from the transom, the bow will rise excessively when power is applied.
In this case, move some weight forward in the canoe and / or bring the
propeller closer to the transom.
• Performance depends on the relation between proper weight distribution,
trim angle and engine horsepower.

MOORINg/dOCkINg

• Always moor boat away from rocks or sharp objects.
• Make sure that the motor is raised before mooring.
• Always moor your boat in water that is deep enough so that the bottom
hull does not get damaged.
• Never moor boat against a dock without proper protection (bumpers) for
the sides of the hull.