1. Relieve the pressure that caused the dent or distortion by supporting the boat differently or removing gear.
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.
sTOraGe
• If possible, it is best to store your pedal boat inside for the winter. If stored outside custom mooring covers that prevent water and
debris from accumulating are available from KL Industries. Order online at www.sundolphin.com.
• When storing your boat, open the drain plug and stand it on its front bow to ensure proper drainage. Either store it on its bow or
turn it upside down.
• Don’t allow water to accumulate between the deck and hull and freeze. Freezing damages the polystyrene flotation foam.
• Don’t place the boat on 4x4’s or sawhorses. Dents will form in the hull.
FreQuenTlY asKeD QuesTIOns
1. where is the serial number located? The serial number is located in the back right hand corner on the outside of the hull just
below the rubrail. The number will be stamped on a silver plate, starts with JOK and is 12 digits long. See Photo #2.
2. There is water inside my boat. Is this normal? Just like any boat, your boat may take on some water. Because of its flexible
nature, a polyethylene boat is prone to accumulate a small amount of water between the deck and hull. Water may accumulate
between the deck and hull due to rain, waves and condensation. This is normal, not a defect, and should be drained periodically.
Do not return to the retailer. Remove the drain plug located under bow rubrail and tip the boat up to drain. See Photo #1. It is
also normal for water to come out where the deck and hull meet if there is an excessive amount of water. Replace the drain plug
by inserting a Phillips head screw driver in the hole in the plug and push the plug into the hole. Remove battery before draining
your boat.
3. There is black oil coming out of my bushings and running into the footwell. Is this normal? After the first few uses you may see
a black watermark down the inside of your boat. This is simply the paint on the crank inside the bushing wearing off. This is normal
and can be cleaned with warm water and any standard detergents.
4. How should I store my boat in the winter? See Storage.
5. what can I do if dents form in the hull from improper storage? Expose the dent to warm sunlight preferably on the south side
of a building. As the plastic warms it will usually (but not always) return to its molded shape. This process may take one day to
two weeks.
