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FISHING BOAT 

OWNER’S MANUAL 

 

Bass Hound™ 9.4 

Bass Hound™ 10.2 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KL Industries, Inc. 

1790 Sun Dolphin Dr. 

Muskegon, MI 49444 

Phone 231-733-2725 

Fax 231-739-4502 

Email [email protected] 

Website www.klindustries.com 

 

March 2007 

Bass Hound™ 

9.4 

Bass Hound™ 

10.2 

 

THANK YOU 

 

 

Thank you for purchasing this fishing boat from  

KL Industries, Inc. 

 

Congratulations on the recent purchase of your new fishing 

boat.  You  have  purchased  a  boat  from  one  of  the  nations 

leading manufacturers of small boats. Your boat represents 

years  of  commitment  to  product  design,  excellence  in 

engineering and quality in manufacturing. With proper care 

and  maintenance  your  pedal  boat  should  last  for  many 

years  to  come.  Please  call  our  helpful  and  knowledgeable 

Customer Support Department if you have any questions. 

 

 

KL Industries, Inc. 

1790 Sun Dolphin Dr. 

Muskegon, MI 49444 

Phone 231-733-2725 

Fax 231-739-4502 

Email [email protected] 

Website www.klindustries.com 

Summary of Contents for Bass Hound 10.2

Page 1: ...rchase of your new fishing boat You have purchased a boat from one of the nations leading manufacturers of small boats Your boat represents years of commitment to product design excellence in engineering and quality in manufacturing With proper care and maintenance your pedal boat should last for many years to come Please call our helpful and knowledgeable Customer Support Department if you have a...

Page 2: ...istration form online at www klindustries com Please review our full warranty statement If you are unable to register your boat online please contact our Customer Support Department at 231 733 2725 The serial number can be found on the outside of the hull in the back right hand corner just under the rubrail 2 Owner s Manual Keep your owner s manual for future reference It is a good idea to write d...

Page 3: ...ard Safety Standards Two year hull and deck warranty Specs Length 9 4 Beam 55 Capacity 439 lbs Weight 150 lbs HP Rating 5 HP 5 MODEL Bass Hound 10 2 Specs Length 10 2 Beam 55 Capacity 474 lbs Weight 165 lbs HP Rating 7 HP Fits in the back of a pick up no trailer needed Pre wired for trolling motor at bow and stern Livewell with aerator pump Meets NMMA US Coast Guard Safety Standards Two year hull ...

Page 4: ...large decal on the side of the hull shows the model 7 Installing the Seats You should have the following components 2 seats 2 swivel mounting bases with pedestals 8 fasteners 4 for each seat mounting base Attach the swivel mounting bases to the seats using the fasteners Make sure the fasteners are snug but do not over tighten which will cause the fasteners to strip the threads and the seat to come...

Page 5: ...ket you may need to replace the clips or connectors with a male plug included with accessory packet To do this 9 1 Cut the trolling motor power wires just behind the alligator clips or ring connectors and strip about of the insulation from the end of these wires 2 Connect the trolling motor power wires to the plug wires using the connectors included in the accessory packet or by soldering Note Be ...

Page 6: ...ons from the fish finder manufacturer for more details 11 PRE LAUNCH CHECK 1 Drain Plug Make sure that the transom drain plug livewell drain plug and bow drain plug are all installed 2 Drainage Some water accumulation should be expected between the deck and hull It is NOT necessarily an indication of a serious leak in the hull Water can seep through and around some fasteners during heavy rain or w...

Page 7: ... from shore check to make sure the boat sits 13 reasonably level fore to aft and side to side If not redistribute the items you have on board 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 wher...

Page 8: ...the bow will rise sharply when power is applied When the prop is angled too close to the transom it will tend to push the bow down when power is applied Adjusting the weight distribution in the boat will also help the boat travel smoothly If the bow lifts too much shift more of the weight forward 15 If the bow tends to plow down in the water shift weight toward the stern TRANSPORTING Transporting ...

Page 9: ...mounting base Flush the intake slots with water Reverse the steps to reinstall When reinstalling be sure the wire connectors from the pump to the power circuit are above the water in the livewell 17 STORAGE Remove the boat from the water Leaving the boat in the water for any longer than a few days will promote algae growth on the hull Store on a trailer or other supports under the hull Supports mu...

Page 10: ... 733 2725 if you have questions or a problem with your boat Do not return the boat to the retailer KL Industries Inc warrants to the original owner of any KL Industries boat Any part of the boat that is defective in material or workmanship will be repaired without charge at the purchasers local dealer or at KL Industries For personal use this warranty shall apply for a period of two years on the d...

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