significantly reduce performance.
• Do not wind the winch too tight. Just enough to snug it against the winch stop is adequate. Over tightening may distort the bow over
time.
• Loosen the transom or gunwale tie down straps if the boat will be left on the trailer for more than 1-2 days. If the straps are left tight the
boat may distort under pressure.
Care anD MaInTenanCe
• With minimal care and maintenance, your boat has been designed to provide you with many years of enjoyment.
• HDPE is very impact resistant but it is vulnerable to excess abrasion. Avoid dragging the boat across gravel, asphalt or concrete. If you
wear a hole in the boat below the waterline HDPE is very difficult to repair. Nothing sticks to HDPE other than molten HDPE. Most
adhesives even those that are very aggressive will only make a temporary bond and probably will not be waterproof.
• Drain any water accumulated between your deck and hull.
• Your boat can be cleaned with warm water and any standard detergents. More difficult stains, such as brackish watermarks, may be
cleaned with a petroleum based cleaner. Read the manufacturers instructions carefully before using any cleaner. Do not use Armour-All®
or other plastic conditioner products. They can discolor and even weaken the plastic. Do not use abrasive cleaning products.
• If your boat will be used in salt-water environments, it is suggested that the boat and components be rinsed thoroughly with fresh water
after each use. Barnacles and other marine life will form on the hull surface if the boat is left in salt or brackish water for extended periods
of time. Carefully scrape off the hull surface periodically with a putty knife or stiff brush. They’ll be easier to remove if you keep the
surface wet. Painting the hull with antifouling bottom preservative will help minimize barnacle and algae buildup.
• Periodically check and clean the battery terminals and wire leads.
• Remove corrosion from trolling motor harness connections.
• Spray electrical connectors with a lubricant such as Super Lube or CRC 56.
• Periodically check the operation of the aerator and lights.
• Periodically inspect all bolts and screws to ensure proper performance and safety.
• The carpet on the Pro 120 model is manufactured from 100% UV stabilized weather resistant polypropylene and can be cleaned with
any standard carpet cleaner.
• Polyethylene is a somewhat flexible material with some memory. This means it has a tendency to return to its’ original molded shape if
distorted. If this occurs follow these steps:
1. Relieve the pressure that caused the dent or distortion by supporting the boat differently or removing gear or the motor etc.
2. Place the boat in the warm sun. Usually the south side of a building is the warmest spot. As the boat warms up usually (but not always)
the boat will return to its original molded shape. This may take a few hours or a couple of weeks depending upon outside temperatures
and the degree of distortion.
