ruled out a puncture, you might need replacement valves.
To replace your valve, use the
aforementioned Recessed One Way tool to
remove the old valve. Turn in a
counterclockwise manner to remove the
outer valve
The inner valve is loose, so make sure you hold
the hull so that it does not move.
Put the new outer valve in place and tighten by
hand until secure. Use the black Recessed One
Way valve replacement tool to tighten completely.
Using your Transom Boat
Rowing
The Sea Eagle Transom Boats are great tenders and can be rowed
easily. The Sea Eagle AB-25-5 oars are attached to swiv el ling
oarlocks / oarclasps which allow for easy rowing. Snap the rear
section of the oar out of the oarclasp and the oarlock will pivot out for
instant use. You can remove the oar from the oarlock by unscrewing
the blue plastic nut on the oar.
Motoring & Safety
Sea Eagle Transom Boats are responsive and quick un der power, yet
turn and track very well. All boats have their unique handling
characteristics, so take time to familiarize yourself with how your Sea
Eagle maneuvers in various con di tions.
Basic seamanship is beyond the scope of this own er's manual, but we
would like to go over a few fundamentals. It is your responsibility to be
aware of and com ply with all rel e vant safety reg u la tions. In all wa ter
sports you should have rea son able swim ming abil i ty. We do not rec -
om mend using our boats out of sight of land.
If you are go ing out in open waters, you should stay rea son ably close
to oth er boats and always carry flares and a good sup ply of fresh
water. A ma rine band trans ceiv er and a GPS re ceiv er will provide add -
ed security. Always re spect the sea and weather; both can change
rapidly and have surprised even the most seasoned mariner.
Always carry enough U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation
devices (Life jackets) for every passenger. Sea Eagle sells great
looking Coast Guard approved PFD’s at
seaeagle.com/accessories
.
We strong ly suggest that all boaters enroll in one of the ex cel lent wa -
ter safety cours es of fered by the Pow er Squad ron or Coast Guard
Aux il ia ry in your area. Find out more at
uscgboating.org
Towing Your Sea Eagle Transom Boat
For towing your boat as a yacht tender, tie the tow line provided
through the D-rings located on either side of the bow. Pull the center
of the line through the bow handle as shown below. Do not tie the line
to the bow handle, it is not designed for towing. Attach the resulting
yoke to a line tied to the stern of your boat.Using the bridle will
distribute the force of towing across the hull.
Deflation and disassembly
Do not deflate one chamber fully while others are fully inflated. This
could damage the bulkheads of your boat.
Remove the outer valve caps to expose the plastic stem on the inner
valve. Pressing the yellow stem in to release air pressure, and turning
it to the right locks the valve in the open position (see VALVES for
details). Deflate each hull chamber to 50-75% before completely
deflating any of the air chambers.
Remove the floorboards by first removing the smaller of the side
stringers. This will loosen the larger stringer, which should be
removed next. Remove and disassemble floorboards next. Then roll
up and pack away.
Safety
In addition to properly registering your Sea Eagle, it is your responsibility
to be aware of and to comply with all relevant safety regulations. In all
water sports you should have reasonable swimming ability.
The next point to consider is having a PFD (personal flotation device).
Not only is it the law, but from our point of view, it is just plain foolish not
to have PFD's for everyone aboard. You must use U.S. Coast Guard
approved PFD’s. The type of water conditions you are going in should
determine which is safest for you. Depending on the circumstance and
the type of boating you enjoy, you should consider other safety measures
(i.e. if you're white water rafting, it might be wise to wear a wet suit,
gloves, and even some sort of protective helmet).
In a manual of this type it is impossible to give adequate space to the
topic of water safety. We strongly suggest, however, that you enroll in one
of the excellent water safety courses offered by the Power Squadron or
US Coast Guard Auxiliary in your area, for more info visit
www.uscgboating.org
.