Sea Eagle Classic Motormount SE-8 and 9 (SE 8, Classic SE 9) - Manual (Page 3)

Operating Your Sea Eagle
Fishing
Motormount Boats are ideal for fishing because you can launch them just about anywhere there are fish! Often the best
fishing spots are the ones that are the most difficult to reach that do not have a ramp or roadway leading all the way down
to the water. Because Sea Eagle Motormount Boats are so lightweight you can launch it from just about anywhere.
Motoring
Your Sea Eagle Motormount Boat is rated for use with either a small electric or gas motor with the use of a motor mount.
Since your Motormount Boat is designed for use with small engines, you won’t always be able to motor past every current.
These boats are rated by the National Marine Manufacturer’s Association for a motors maximum capacity for both dry
weight and horsepower. Under no circumstance should you equip a motor that exceeds these capacities (whether they be
for the dry weight or the horsepower or both). Please also note that you should never tow your Sea Eagle above 3 M.P.H.
in calm waters and DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TOW PEOPLE! Not only can these things result in damaging your Sea Eagle
Motormount Boat, it will also void your Sea Eagle warranty.
Gas motors are measured in units of horsepower and are generally built with power and speed in mind. To get the best
performance out of your Motormount Boat we recommend using a 15” short shaft, although a longer shaft can be used in
greater depths of water.
Traditional electric motors are measured in units of thrust (the pulling or pushing power of a motor) and are slower and
quieter on the water than gas motors. There is no direct correlation of thrust to horsepower although most will consider
traditional electric motors to be about a 1HP (which is more of a guess than an approximation).
Advantages of having an electric motor over a gas is that they are lighter to transport and easier to maintain. In order to
operate an electric motor you will need a 12V deep cycle marine battery. Other suggested accessories are a battery
charger and a battery power center to house the battery itself.
The Torqeedo Travel 1003s electric motor is unlike any other electric motor on the market today. Powered by a waterproof
lithium ion battery (battery charger included), the Travel 1003s delivers the true 3HP performance of a gas motor!
Features include on board computer display, GPS and an audible alarm when the battery reaches 30%.
Torqeedo electric motors are lighter to transport than gas motors and do not require a heavy 12V battery like traditional
electric motors. You can also power your Torqeedo Travel 1003s using the Sea Eagle/PowerFilm Solar Panel.
Minn Kota, PowerFilm & Torqeedo products come with a manufacture warranty and are not covered by the
Sea Eagle warranty. All warranty work is handled directly by the respective manufacturer and all sales on these
products are final.
Rowing
You will be surprised how easy it is to row your boat. It is best to sit in the bow on the blue inflatable SED seat for a low
rowing position with back support provided by the bow of the boat. Place the oars through the blue carry handles on the
sides of the boat which double as oarlocks.
You may be surprised at how easy it is to row your Sea Eagle. We recommend rowing your Sea Eagle Motormount boat
using the blue inflatable SED seat in the bow of the boat. When you row forwards, you face backwards.This means you
will have a great view of where you have been, but almost no view of where you are going. Be sure to check over your
shoulder frequently to avoid any obstacles or obstructions. Be aware of the conditions of the water you are rowing in.
You should be aware of any and all obstacles and dangers that you might encounter (i.e. buoys, docks, moored boats,
motor boats, sail boats, waves, weather, lightning, rain, etc). Please note to give way to both motor boats and sail boats
as they have the right of way.
If you are new to rowing, we suggest that you practice rowing for several hours near the shore before venturing out further
onto open waters. Practice only makes perfect and ensures that you are comfortable in your boat in almost any weather
conditions you may come across. Continually practice your rowing strokes, trying to make them as fluid and smooth as
possible.
When pulling your oars through the water you should try to keep the blades fully immersed in the water, but as close to
the surface as possible. This will give you greater rowing leverage. Even if you are motoring your Sea Eagle, we always
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