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USER'S MANUAL
OVERVIEW
All Smith-Root boats are heavy- duty electrofishing
work boats designed to provide safe and stable
working conditions. They provide the fisheries
researcher with the utmost in electrofishing
efficiency and equipment reliability. The quality
workmanship and attention to detail that go
into every Smith-Root electrofishing boat are
demonstrated by our ever-growing number of
satisfied customers.
The modular design of our boats provide flexibility
in use. The forward work deck provides a safe
area for netting and other sampling operations.
The gunwale top is smooth to prevent abrasion
and net snags. Forward work lights illuminate the
entire front area of the boat. Stern lights provide
illumination to the rear of the boat.
BOAT HULL
The hulls are constructed of a rugged aluminum alloy that gives superior impact strength and excellent resistance to water and
weather corrosion. The fabrication features all-welded seams. H models feature hard machine-rivets at all critical rib support
points. Seams are double welded at the bottom-to-gunwale sections, providing extreme impact strength. The forward work
decking is anti-skid Dri-Dek
®
mat and the walkways are aluminum treadplate.
Smith-Root H and EH model boats are heavy-duty electrofishing work boats designed to provide the fisheries researcher with
the utmost in electrofishing efficiency and equipment reliability.
H model boats feature a sled-style hull, available from 14' to 18' in length, perfect for shallow water fishing operations. For
rough water conditions, our EH models offer our rugged modified "V" hull available in 18' to 21' lengths.
All Smith-Root boats come equipped with an extra heavy-duty transom. Transoms are 20”, 25" or 27" high and are built with
a double H-frame-style reinforcing. This transom is highly resistant to damage on or off the trailer. Side heights are 24" for the
H-series and 30" for the EH-series boats.
ELECTROfISHER BOAT MANUAL
INTRODUCTION