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RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OPERATOR

B O Z E M A N   P O N T O O N   B O A T   O W N E R ’ S   M A N U A L

 IMPORTANT SAFETY AND CARE INFORMATION

SAFETY

•  Read this owner’s manual carefully before using 

your pontoon boat.

•  This product is not to be used by children under 

16

 years of age or by any child 

without adult supervision. This pontoon boat is 

not a toy. Check the laws in your state.

•  Not for use by children or as pool toy.
•  This is not a life saving device.
•  You MUST always wear an approved Coast Guard 

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 350 lbs (159 kg) total cargo weight. 

(The weight of you and all of your gear 

should not exceed 350 lbs (159 kg).

•  Inspect your pontoon boat for wear or damage 

before and after each use.

•  Class 1 river rating: not for use in rough water, 

white water, rapids or open sea.

•  Never float alone.
•  Never use this boat in bad weather.
•  Keep sharp objects (knives, fish hooks, etc.) away 

from the pontoons.

•  Do not use under the influence of drugs or 

alcohol.

•  Do not tow this pontoon boat.
•  Use only in water free from debris and 

obstructions.

•  Do not use in high wind, rapid currents, open 

water or dangerous tides.

•  Seek shelter from water if there is threat of 

lightning.

•  Do not stand on this product while in use.
•  Never jump into or dive from this boat.
•  Inflate with cold air only. 
•  Do not over inflate or use CO2 or a high pressure 

air compressor to inflate.

•  Follow the inflation sequence listed in this 

instruction manual.

•  Recommended working pressure is 2.5 psi (0.17 

bar). DO NOT EXCEED 2.5 PSI. 

•  Check for leaks before using.
•  Remember that air pressure changes with 

temperature and elevation so always check 

your air pressure before use.

•  Partially deflate if leaving boat in direct sunlight 

or within a vehicle in sunlight.

•  Check all frame pins,screws and wing nuts before 

each use.

CARE

•  Clean with warm water and a mild detergent.
•  To avoid mildew be sure your boat is dry before 

storing it.

•  Deflate pontoons slightly between uses to extend 

the life of your boat.

 

• Not a life saving device

• Not a toy

• Not to be used by children 

under age 16

• Do not overload

• Always wear an approved 

personal flotation device 

(life preserver)

• Check for leaks before 

using

• Use only in water 

  away from debris 

  and obstructions

• Do not over inflate

• Never dive into or from 

  this boat

• Never leave boat in water 

when not in use

• Do not use in high wind, 

rapid currents, open water 

or dangerous tides

• Know and follow local 

water safety rules and 

boating regulations

• Follow the inflation 

sequence listed in the 

instruction manual

• Partially deflate if leaving in 

the sun

• Ceci n’est pas un appareil 

de sauvetage

• N’est pas jouet

• Ne doit pas être utilisé par 

des enfants de moins de 16 

ans

• Ne pas surcharger

• Veiller à toujour porter un 

gilet de sauvetage 

approuvé

• Vérifier qu’il n’y a pas de 

fuites avant toute utilisation

• Utiliser uniquement cette 

embarcation dans des eaux 

sans débris ni obstacles

• Veiller à bien connaître 

l’endroit de navigation

• Ne jamais plonger sur ni 

depuis ce bateau  

• Ne pas utiliser lors de vents 

forts, de courants rapides, 

en haute mer ou lors de 

marées dangereuses

• Ne jamais laisser le bateau 

dans l’eau lorsqu’il n’est 

pas utilisé

• Connaître et suivre les 

règles locales de sécurité et 

de navigation

• Ne pas trop gonfler

• Suivre l’ordre de gonflage 

indiqué dans le manuel

• Dégonfler un peu si laissé 

au soleil

W A R N I N G

A V E R T I S S E M E N T

6.43 inch

4.64 inch

November 9, 

2011

Classic Accessories, Inc.

PONTOON BOAT WARNING LABEL

Label Size: 4.64 inch L x 6.43inch H

For: all CA and WSL pontoon boats

Job Number: 

11

cF55_12157

REVISED

DO NOT stand on 

your boat while 

on the water

WARNING

Summary of Contents for Bozeman

Page 1: ...Bozeman Pontoon Boat O W N E R S M A N U A L...

Page 2: ...E N T S INTRODUCTION 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CAPACITY 4 SAFETY INFORMATION AND SYMBOLS 5 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OPERATOR S 6 CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN AND HIN NUMBERS 7 INFLATION ASSEMBLY 8 PARTS LIST...

Page 3: ...ure that you obtain handling and operating experience before serious use Doing so will assure many years of trouble free use and enjoyment PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SECURE PLACE AND TRANSFER...

Page 4: ...ent on proper seating and load distribution Make sure that your load is distributed evenly and the seating position is such that when afloat the boat rides level in the water WARNING DO NOT EXCEED THE...

Page 5: ...tially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage This manua...

Page 6: ...ng Do not stand on this product while in use Never jump into or dive from this boat Inflate with cold air only Do not over inflate or use CO2 or a high pressure air compressor to inflate Follow the in...

Page 7: ...gned number appears on three locations of the pontoon boat one on each pontoon skin and one located on the frame The HIN is located on both pontoon boat skins They are located to the front towards the...

Page 8: ...more air In hot weather the air will expand You must let out some air to prevent the pontoons from failing from over pressure Avoid exposing your pontoon boat to extreme temperatures hot or cold CAUT...

Page 9: ...please unpack the carton and check that you have all your parts IMPORTANT All small parts are located inside the seat back pocket and marked by a tag for easy identification Small Parts Small parts ba...

Page 10: ...CE SS OR IES MA DE IN CH INA PA RT PR OD UC TIO N CO DE R Left pontoon side frame Right pontoon side frame Seat Frame Seat frame strap to rear Rear Front 3 Inflate the pontoon bladders The valve is l...

Page 11: ...of the pontoon side frames Insert two clevis frame pins from the top down into the holes where the platform frame slides into the pontoon frames You MUST lock the security retainers on all four clevis...

Page 12: ...edges of the pontoons Thread the rip and grip strips at the front of the apron cargo deck from the bottom and tighten securing the rip and grip on itself Fig 1 Find the rip and grip strips on the side...

Page 13: ...e other oar and oarlock 13 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 p...

Page 14: ...compression straps 8 Place the foot pump into the backpack lid pocket Place all the small parts clevis pins repair kit etc in the backback pocket B O Z E M A N P O N T O O N B O AT O W N E R S M A N U...

Page 15: ...alve is difficult to turn remove the valve completely and add a small amount of silicon grease to the valve O ring and reassemble If the valve is not leaking around its edge you may have a defective v...

Page 16: ...inch 1 4 inch 0 3 cm 0 6 cm of paper backing position and anchor the exposed patch edge allowing the patch to extend 1 inch 2 5 cm beyond all edges of the tear 4 Slowly peel the paper backing while c...

Page 17: ...d trailer or roof rack can be used to transport your boat If you are carrying a partially or fully assembled and or inflated boat please consult with your vehicle trailer or roof rack Manufacturer CAR...

Page 18: ...30 h 16 h heure du Pacifique en cas de questions ou de probl mes B O Z E M A N P O N T O O N B O AT O W N E R S M A N U A L M A N U E L D U T I L I S AT I O N D U B AT E A U P O N T O N B O Z E M A N...

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