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About Your Fishing Boat
Hull and Deck
The Basstender, Basshound, and Watertender hull
and deck are thermoformed from sheets of High
Density Polyethylene plastic. Polyethylene is many
times more impact resistant than fiberglass. It will
remain colorfast and durable through many years of
exposure to the elements and throughout wide
ranges of temperature fluctuation.
Polyethylene is very abrasion resistant, but not
abrasion proof. Some care in handling and
operating your boat is necessary to ensure its long
life. Clean the hull and deck with common
household detergents, hot water and a scrub brush.
Capacity and Flotation
The capacity of your boat, in both passengers and
added cargo, is determined by the boat’s size and
flotation. Each boat has a capacity tag clearly
displayed on the craft. Flotation is provided by
closed cell foam blocks located between the deck
and hull. These foam blocks are strategically
placed to provide flotation under normal loading
conditions.
ALL Basstenders, Basshounds, and
Watertenders meet the National Marine
Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and U.S.
Coast Guard safety standards.
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OPERATING THE BOAT
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7.
Be especially conscious of the shore
condition. Sharp rocks, sharp edges on
break walls, concrete aprons, etc. can
seriously chafe the hull if you drag or slide
the boat over these surfaces.
Mooring and Docking
Avoid mooring or docking in very shallow water
where the hull will hit bottom.
Use boat fenders or other cushioning to prevent
wave action from scraping the hull against the dock.
Livewell Operation
Fill the livewell about 2/3 full of water.
Do not
overfill. The excess water will seep between the
hull and deck.
Try to use cool water. Cooler water
reduces the fish’s need for oxygen. Keep the lid
closed when possible to help keep the water cool.
The 10.2, 10.6 and 11.3 models have a recirculating
aerator pump. Periodically cycle the pump. The
switch is on the electrical control panel.
Drain the livewell by removing the drain plug.
Lights (
Available on 10.2, 10.6, 11.3 models)
The lights should always be used if there are poor
lighting conditions, e.g. dusk, dawn, fog etc.
