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The
Colorado
Pontoon Boat
O W N E R ' S M A N U A L
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C O L O R A D O P O N T O O N B O A T O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S INTRODUCTION 3 SAFETY INFORMATION AND SYMBOLS 4 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OPERATOR(S) 5 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS & CAPACITY 6 INFLATION 7 ELECTRIC MOTOR AND BATTERY USE 8 PARTS LIST 10 ASSEMBLY AND USE 11-16 REPAIR AND TROUBLESHOOTING 18-19 WARRANTY 20
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C O L O R A D O P O N T O O N B O A T O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L I N T R O D U C T I O N Congratulations on your purchase of a Classic Accessories pontoon boat. This manual has been compiled to help you assemble your boat correctly and operate it safely. It contains specific details of the boat, including its parts and equipment, and information on its safe operation, proper care, maintenance and repair. Please read it carefully, and familiarize yourself with your boat before using it. If thi
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C O L O R A D O P O N T O O N B O A T O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L S A F E T Y I N F O R M A T I O N A N D S Y M B O L S The symbol to the left is the Safety Alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. DANGER Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
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C O L O R A D O P O N T O O N B O A T O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L RESPON SIBILITIES OF THE OPERATOR(S) IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION • Read this owner’s manual carefully before using your pontoon boat. • This is not a life saving device. • You MUST wear an approved personal flotation device (PFD). • All safety equipment & PFDs must properly fit the user, be in good condition, and suitable for your body weight. • Know and follow all local water safety rules and boating regulations. • Do not exceed
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C O L O R A D O P O N T O O N B O A T O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L P R O D U C T S P E C I F I C A T I O N S & C A P A C I T Y BOAT SPECIFICATIONS Product Name: COLORADO Pontoon Boat Dimensions: 108L x 56 W x 28H (top of the seat) Dry Weight: 77 lbs. Maximum Persons Capacity: 1 person (up to 275 lbs) Maximum Persons & Gear Capacity: 400 lbs (181 kg) Recommended Inflation Pressure: 2.5 – 3.0 psi (0.17 BAR) Maximum Motor Thrust: 30 lbs Maximum Motor Shaft Length: 36 BOAT CAPACITY The person/load capa
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C O L O R A D O P O N T O O N B O A T O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L I N F L A T I O N PROPER INFLATION During final inflation, inflate until most of the wrinkles in the fabric are gone and it feels firm to the touch, but DO NOT exceed 2.5 psi (0.17 bar) in the main air chambers. CAUTION - DO NOT OVER INFLATE YOUR PONTOON BOAT Water temperature and weather affect the air pressure in the boat. In cold weather your pontoon boat will lose some pressure because the air will contract. If this occurs,
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C O L O R A D O P O N T O O N B O A T O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L E L E C T R I C M O T O R A N D B A T T E R Y U S E USING A MOTOR WITH YOUR PONTOON BOAT Clamp your motor to the motor mount provided on the rear of your boat and carefully follow the setup and safety instructions provided with your motor. Using a motor and battery will affect the weight distribution on your boat. Before using your boat for the first time with a motor check and adjust your seat position and cargo so your boat rid
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C O L O R A D O P O N T O O N B O A T O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L A S S E M B L Y It is important to follow these instructions to successfully and safely assemble your Classic Accessories Pontoon Boat. Please pay particular attention to the bold faced instructions and any information which has this symbol next to it.
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Soft Parts: P A R T S L I S T Pontoons Tools Needed: Rubber Mallet Adjustable Wrenches 1 Under seat apron Before you begin please unpack the carton 1 Anchor bag with cord and check that you have all your parts. IMPORTANT: All small parts are inside the center pocket of one of the storage bags. Miscellaneous Parts: Pontoon bladder patches (Two 0mm self-adhesive patches) Hard Frame Parts: 1 Inflation adapter Pontoon frames 1 Inflation valve wrench (left and right) 1 Allen wrench set 1
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C O L O R A D O P O N T O O N B O A T O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L A S S E M B L Y A N D U S E 1. Confirm that all the parts are present. (See the parts list on page 10). 2. Identify the right and left pontoons. You can identify the right and left pontoons by the “R” and “L” labels sewn on the inside of the rear pocket on top of each. 3. Partially inflate the air bladders. Press and The valve is located on the top and toward the front half of the pontoon. turn on center The valve has a cente
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Now attach the two inside and two outside webbing straps on the pontoon to the pontoon frame. Thread the straps as follows: 1. Through the metal rectangle on the frame… 5. 2. Back to the buckle… 3. Through the buckle threading path… 2. 4. Match the rip-and-grip to each other. 5. Fold the remaining webbing. Back it through the metal rectangle and trap it between the pontoon and webbing. Repeat for the remaining three straps. Repeat the procedure with the left pontoon. 4. 1. 5. Inflate the ponto
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8. Attach the seat frame to the pontoon frames. Insert the seat platform tubes onto the pontoon frame posts with the seat facing the front. (The front of the pontoon frames are the ends labeled “L” and “R”). (You may need to LIGHTLY tap the frames with a rubber mallet to fit). Align the holes and secure with four clevis pins. You MUST lock the security retainers on all four clevis pins to insure that the frame stays together. 9. Thread the anchor Note: The anchor bracket can be placed Not
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13. Attach the under seat apron. Attach rip-and-grip tab Attach rip-and-grip The under seat apron has a rip-and-grip tab to close the opening edges to the sides opening on one side. This allows for installation. of the pontoons Install with this tab facing up and to the rear of working from the front, fit the apron seat hole around the bottom of the seat. Reattach the rip- and-grip tabs at the back of the apron. To secure, wrap the rip-and-grip tabs around the pontoon frames at the positi
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17. The bladder repair kit. Included with your boat are self-adhesive tube patches to repair any tears or holes in the pontoon bladders. We recommend storing these in one of the pockets to keep them available for repairs. 18. Do the final fitting and adjustments. Sit in the boat on dry land and adjust the foot pegs and oar lock placement to your leg length and preference. Float your pontoon boat in shallow water. Push off, get seated comfortably, place your feet on the foot pegs and check to s
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C O L O R A D O P O N T O O N B O A T O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L C L E A N A N G L E R S T A T E M E N T Classic Accessories is a proud partner of the Federation of Fly Fishers Clean Angler program. We invite you join us in our efforts to keep your favorite waterways free of invasive, non-native species that can seriously damage them. We encourage you to visit www.cleanangling.org and take the Clean Angler pledge. 1
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C O L O R A D O P O N T O O N B O A T O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L R E P A I R & T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Repairing Tears and Holes in Pontoon Bladders If your pontoon bladder becomes torn or punctured, use the enclosed patches to fix it. It may be necessary to take the pontoon bladder out of the pontoon skin. Look in the Troubleshooting section on the next page for this procedure. To fix a hole or tear, follow the steps listed below. 1. For best results, it is important to apply patch to a
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T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G If your boat appears to be losing air, it might not be because of a leak. Changes in air temperature, elevation and use on cold water (which can cool the air inside the pontoon bladders) can all have an effect on the air inside the bladders. If none of these factors have changed, you may need to look for a leak. Follow the steps listed below. 1. Start by giving the pontoon skins a visual inspection. Is the pontoon skin ripped or torn? Are there any major scuff ma
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C O L O R A D O P O N T O O N B O A T O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L W A R R A N T Y Two Year Limited Warranty If this boat fails due to a defect in workmanship and materials within two years from the date of purchase Classic Accessories will repair or replace it free of charge. Inflating the pontoons without the inflation adaptor will invalidate this warranty. This warranty gives you specific rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. 22640 68th Ave. S. Tel: (253)3
