Sea Eagle Stealth Stalker 10 (STS10) - Manual (Page 3)

Motoring
If your Sea Eagle comes equipped with a motor mount, it can be used with either an electric or gas motor.
Since the boat is light weight, there is less drag so it will motor very well with small outboard motors. The Sea Eagle
Stealth Stalker 10 has been rated by the National Marine Manufacturer’s Association for a motors maximum capacity for
both weight and horsepower. Under no circumstance should you equip the boat with a motor that exceeds these capaci-
ties (whether they be for weight or the horsepower or both). Not only can this result in damaging your Sea Eagle, it will
also void your Sea Eagle warranty.
Gas motors are measured in units of horsepower and are generally built with power, range and speed in mind.
The Stealth Stalker 10 is good for use with a 3HP gas motor with a maximum weight of 45 lbs. For the best performance
with a motor, we recommend using a 15” short shaft.
Traditional electric motors are measured in units of thrust and are slower and quieter on the water than gas motors. There
is no direct correlation of thrust to horsepower although most consider traditional electric motors to be about a 1HP (which
is more of a guess than an approximation). We recommend using a motor up to a 74 lb. thrust.
Advantages of having an electric motor over a gas include lighter weight and ease of maintenance. In order to operate an
electric motor you will need a 12V deep cycle marine battery, a battery charger and a battery power center to house the
battery itself as you should never directly connect the motor to the battery.
The Torqeedo Travel 1003s electric motor is unlike any other electric motor on the market today. They are 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 a traditional electric
motor. You can also power your Torqeedo Travel 1003s using the new Sea Eagle Solar Canopy which is comprised of a
PowerFilm Solar Panel.
Minn Kota & 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. It is strongly advised that you read all printed materials provided.
Rowing
You may be surprised at how easy it is to row your Sea Eagle. You can row facing forward or backwards. Be sure to check
over your shoulder frequently to avoid any obstacles or obstructions. Be aware of the conditions of the water you are row-
ing in.
Stay alert to any obstacles and dangers that you might encounter (i.e. buoys, docks, moored boats, motor boats, sail
boats, waves, weather, lightning, rain, etc). Give right of way to both motor boats and sail boats.
If you are new to rowing, we suggest that you practice rowing near the shore before venturing out further onto open wa-
ters. Practice makes perfect and ensures that you are comfortable in your boat in almost any weather conditions. Make
your strokes 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, we recommend that you al-
ways have your oars on board in case of an emergency or engine failure.
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OPERATING YOUR SEA EAGLE