Owner’s Manual
Contents
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Boat Speed .......................................................................................... 28
Trimming ............................................................................................. 29
Docking ............................................................................................... 29
Loading and Trailering Your Boat ....................................................... 29
Storing Your Boat ................................................................................ 33
Blocking ............................................................................................... 34
Electrical Equipment ............................................................................... 36
Electrical Wiring System...................................................................... 36
Maximus DCM ..................................................................................... 36
Batteries .............................................................................................. 37
Lights ................................................................................................... 37
Switches .............................................................................................. 38
Instrument Panel ................................................................................. 39
Controls ................................................................................................... 46
Steering System .................................................................................. 46
Optional Joy Stick Steering ................................................................. 48
Optional Dual Engine Controls ............................................................ 48
Shift and Throttle Control System ....................................................... 49
Other Components .................................................................................. 51
Livewell ................................................................................................ 51
Sport Tower ......................................................................................... 52
Ladders ............................................................................................... 53
Cleaning Your Manitou ............................................................................ 54
Flooring ............................................................................................... 54
Fabric Tops and Covers ...................................................................... 55
Snaps and Zippers .............................................................................. 56
Vinyl-Coated Fabrics ........................................................................... 56
Exterior Surface and Graphics Care ................................................... 58
Maintaining Your Manitou ....................................................................... 59
Corrosion ............................................................................................. 59
Aluminum Surfaces ............................................................................. 60
Battery and Electrical Care ................................................................. 60
Warranty .................................................................................................. 61
Index ........................................................................................................ 66
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Do not use any silicone-based products. They will extract the
plasticizer from the vinyl and leave the vinyl-coated fabric hard,
brittle, and prone to cracking.
Under certain conditions, vinyl-coated fabrics may develop a condition
known as “pink stain,” (or “pinking”). Although Manitou’s use of high-
quality materials and fabrication helps avoid this condition, the following
precautions should be followed:
Cover your boat when it is not in use. Be sure to allow adequate
venting to avoid trapping moisture.
Remove wet or damp towels, gear, or swimsuits from the boat as
soon as possible.
Control moisture in cabinets and lockers by leaving them open when
possible, and by using moisture-absorbing desiccants.
Exterior Surface and Graphics Care
In some situations, streaks may appear on the outside of the boat’s
exterior aluminum panels. These streaks are caused by moisture build-up
on the panel walls. To remove the streaks, use one cup of Simple Green
®
mixed with four cups of water in a spray bottle. Spray and wipe. Avoid
the use of a stronger mixture, which may damage your boat’s vinyl
graphics.
Your Manitou sports today’s finest pressure-sensitive graphics. These
graphics require little maintenance and should be treated like a painted
wall.
Clean all powder-coated surfaces regularly. Cleaning with cool or
lukewarm water is recommended. Should soiled surfaces require the use
of a cleaning agent, choose a neutral detergent such as mild dish soap,
apply the cleanser, and rinse immediately with cold water. Avoid the use
of solvents, alcohols, and abrasive cleaners as these may damage the
surface.
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