Sea Eagle Transom Sport Boats (2009 and earlier) - Manual (Page 7)

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in the package with your boat to register.
Care and Pres er va tion
There is very little
that you have to do
to keep your boat in
good condition for
many years. You
may store it inflated
or deflated. If you
leave it outside,
raise it up off the
ground.
If it is going to be in direct sunlight or exposed to leaves, berries or
rain, use a boat cover. Sea Eagle sells an excellent boat cover for our
transom boats on our website at www.SeaEagle.com/accessories.
We do not rec om mend hang ing the boat. If you leave it in the wa ter,
you will probably have to drain out rain wa ter at times. If you store it in
a closet, basement or garage, we suggest you pick a cool, dry spot,
making sure the boat is clean and dry before you pack it up - or mold
can accumulate. That is all you need to do to keep your boat in mint
con di tion for years to come.
Some of the accessories like Dolly Wheels and Rod Holder require
drilling holes in the transom. This results in exposing the marine
plywood in the transom. Water can eventually seep into it and that
could result in delamination of the transom. To prevent this, we
recommend coating the exposed wood with Urethane or some other
water resistant paint while working on the transom. This will keep the
transom of your boat intact.
The lifespan of your new Sea Eagle
boat can be extended by using 303
Protectant. If you leave your boat
outside, spray it on every 30-45 days
and wipe dry. 303 Protectant greatly
improves UV and chemical resistance
and will keep your Sea Eagle like new
for many years.
For tough stains and discoloration we
recommend 3M Vinyl Cleaner and
Restorer. The 3M Vinyl Cleaner and Restorer will coat and restore the
hull material. When stor ing the boat for long periods, DO NOT sprinkle
with pow ders. Do not store in an area where it is likely to be exposed
to extreme tem per a tures. (above 130º F or below -20º F)
You can order 303 Protectant online at SeaEagle.com/accessories
Troubleshooting
Leakage of air: If your boat appears a bit soft, it might not be
because of a leak. If the boat was inflated late in the day with 90
degree air, that air might cool 20 degrees overnight. The cooler air
exerts less pressure on the hull, so it could appear soft the next
morning.
If there has been no temperature variation, you need to start looking
for a leak. Below are the three best methods.
1) Visual inspection. Get a good look at your boat from just a few
feet away. Flip it over and closely check over the outside. Any large
leaks should be clearly visible.
2) Listening. If you have a rough idea where your leak is, you can
sometimes hear it in a quiet room.
3) Soapy water. Use a mix of dishwashing liquid and water in a spray
bottle, and spray over suspicious areas. Any leak will produce bubbles
that will pinpoint the location of the leak.
Check your valves: Look, listen, and if necessary, spray soapy water
around your valve and the valve base. Leaky valves have several
causes:
1) Crossed threads. Make sure that both the inner valve and the
outer cap are firmly screwed together. If threads are crossed on either
item a slow leak could result. A good way to avoid this is to first turn
the outer cap back 1/4 turn.
2) Sand in Diaphragm, threads, or o-ring. Check the black diaphragm
at the bottom of the inner valve for sand between the diaphragm and
the inner valve. Also check the threads on the inner valve, boat hull,
and outer cap for any dirt or sand which might break the seal. Check
the O-ring on the inside of the outer cap for any sand or contaminants
which might break the seal.
3) Extreme overtightening of inner valve into valve base can cause a
depression in the top of the valve base. In this case, simply sand the
depression out with fine sandpaper to create a flush surface.
Repairs
Through use you may occasionally puncture your boat. Most leaks
only take a few min utes to repair. Your boat comes with a repair kit,
and additional repair supplies can be ordered from our website.
Small Repairs: Deflate your boat. Thoroughly clean (you can use
3M Vinyl Cleaner for this purpose) and dry area to be repaired. For a
small puncture (less than 1/8th") apply a small drop of glue. Let dry
12 hours.
Patches: Leaks larger than a pinhole can be patched. Most patches
can be done in a few minutes, but we do offer a repair service for
more complex jobs out of warranty. Our minimum repair fee is $75.
and you will be responsible for freight expenses to our facility in Port
Jefferson and return freight to your destination.
First locate the leak by the methods above.
Soapy water will bubble out from the
source of the leak.
Thoroughly clean the area surrounding the
leak to remove any dirt or grime.
Cut a piece of repair material large enough
to over lap the damaged area by
approximately 1/2". Round off the edges,
and place over the damaged area. Using a
ball point pen, trace the outline of the
patch. Angle the pen inward a bit so that
the ink will be covered by the patch later.
Ap ply ad he sive to the
underneath side of patch and
around the area to be repaired.
Coat the affected area lightly
but completely with glue. Let the
glue sit for 2-4 minutes until it
appears tacky.