Congratulations
on your
purchase
of
the ElDeBo electric
powered pontoon boat. Much of the
information
relating to the
ElDeBo
is similar to other pontoon boats, however,
because
it
is
powered by an electric motor instead of gas, knowledge of
the on-board power and recharging systems
will
help avoid
imanticipated
power depletion and
enhance
reliability
of
your
new
boat. Read this manual carefully and keep it for future
reference. Most
of
the questions you might have about your
boat are
addressed
in this manual. Refer to the sketch in the
back
of
this
manual to
familiarize
yourself
with
the nomencla-
ture
and features of the
ElDeBo.
L
BASIC
MATERIALS
A.
Hull
and Deck
The
hull
and deck
of
the ElDeBo (an acronym for Electric Deck
Boat)
are thermoformed
from
a
coextruded ABS and Centrex
plastic laminate. The material has more than twice the impact
resistance
of
fiberglass
(FRP),
equal or higher gloss, and is far
more
resistant to chalking and fading. The ABS/Centrex
material
is repairable using similar procedures and materials
as
fiberglass repairs (see Maintenance section
-
p. 17).
All
other
component materials were selected for their resistance to
corrosion
in
a
marine environment. The entire
railing
system is
welded stainless steel.
All
fasteners axe either aluminum or
stainless steel. The ElDeBo has
a
welded tubular aluminum
frame between the deck and pontoons/hull. The canopy mate-
rial
is
a
vinyl
coated cotton and polyester blend. It was selected
for
its resistance to mildew, fading and tearing. The canopy is
enclosed in
a
weather protective boot.
B.
Flotation
The
ElDeBo is manufactured to National Marine
Manufacturer's
Association
(TnGVIMA)
construction and safety
standards.
Both
pontoons contain closed cell polystyrene foam
to
provide the
necessary
flotation
to support the boat's rated
weight
carrying capacity. The ElDeBo is
capable
of
carrying
its
rated capacity even
if
both
pontoons become completely
1
flooded.
Each pontoon has
a
bilge pump installed at the stem.
Periodically
open the
access
hatches and check for accumulated
water
from
rain
and condensation. Pump the pontoons out to
avoid
carrying unnecessary weight in the pontoons. The bilge
pumps are connected via fused circuit. The fuse is located in
the electrical
junction
box under the starboard helm
seat.
C.
Lighting
The
ElDeBo is outfitted
with
complete navigation
lighting.
There
axe red and green bow lights and an "all round" stem
light
mounted to the canopy. There are also nine individual
courtesy lights that
illuminate
the
floor,
boarding
areas
and helm
controls.
All
lighting is 12
Volts
DC and is fused in the electri-
cal
junction box under the starboard helm
seat.
II,
TAKING
DELIVERY
A.
Upon delivery of
your
new
ElDeBo
you should receive:
1. Warranty Registration Card - Please read and
fill
out the
registration
card and send it to Leisure
Life
Limited.
2.
Loose
Parts Package
-
Locate the
package
of loose parts
that are packed
with
the boat. You should have:
(2)
Battery tie-down straps
(1)
Male
12VDC
electrical
trolling
motor plug for the bow
(1)
Male
12VDC
electrical accessory plug for the helm
(1)
Black and red striped battery jumper
wire
(1)
Rudder blade
with
pin and ring
(1)
Entertainment table
with
pedestal
(1)
Motor
prop
with
nut and shear pin and two
spare
shear pins
(1)
Battery
wiring
schematic diagram
(1)
Guest Battery Charger owner's manual
3. Fuses and Prop Pins
-
Extra
fuses are sealed in
a
plastic
bag and taped to the inside
of
the electrical junction box cover
in
the starboard helm compartment.
2
4.
MSO (Manufacturer's Statement
of
Origin)
-
Think
of it
as
you
would
a
title
to
a
car. It's your
proof
of ownership and you
will
need it to register your boat
with
the state.
It
would
be
valuable
at
this point to make
a
permanent record
of the
following
information
in
case
future service or parts
are
required.
The serial number
is
found on the
silver
metal tag
on
the
rear of the starboard pontoon.
Serial
Number:
Date
of Purchase:
Purchased
From:
5.
Batteries
-
If
the
dealer
has
not provided batteries for your
boat,
purchase
four
12
volt
DC Deep Cycle
RV/Marine
batter-
ies.
They
should
be
size F27 and have 105
to
165 amp hours
of
capacity each.
Carefully
follow
the battery
installation
instmc-
tions
that
are
located in
a
plastic sleeve under the starboard
side cushion. The instructions include
a
schematic diagram of
the
battery locations
and
cormections and
a detailed instruc-
tion
sheet
folded under the plastic covered diagram.
NOTE:
New batteries are not necessarily
fully
charged when
you
buy them. You may want to attach the
leads
from
the
battery
charger
to
the batteries
per
the diagram and plug in the
charger.
This
will
ensure your batteries are
fully
charged
on
your
first
excursion.
CAUTION:
Before you connect the green
tagged
wires in
the starboard compartment, make sure the positive (red)
and
negative
(black) wires in the port side compartment are
not touching each other. Connect the short red and black
striped jumper wire last.
B.
Transporting
The
ElDeBo
Do
not transport your boat
with
the batteries installed.
A
short
trip
from
the launch site
to
the cottage
is
fine,
but the batteries
should
be removed during extended trips, to avoid damaging
the
charger
from
shifting
batteries.
Be sure to also remove the
helm arm rest, seat cushions and side seat cushions, and the
velcro attached cover plates on each side of the helm rest.
Store
them in your tow vehicle to prevent them
from
blowing
off
while
trailering.
C.
Applying Registration Decals
Apply
your boat
registration
numbers in the
location
recom-
mended by your state. Clean the
hull
surface where the
decals
will
be applied
with
detergent/soap and water or some
kind
of
spray cleaner. Rinse
thoroughly.
Do not use
a
chemical solvent
or
acetone
because
it may attack the
hull
material.
Make sure
the
surface is clean and dry and the temperature is above 50
degrees
Fahrenheit.
Follow
application directions on
decals.
IIL
ELECTRICAL
SYSTEMS
A.
Battery Installation
The
ElDeBo
has both
a
12
volt
DC electrical system and
a
24
volt
DC electrical system.
Only
the motor and
helm
battery
monitor
ran
on 24
volt
DC.
All
other components
(lights,
pumps, radio and
accessory
plug sockets) operate on 12
volt
DC.
The
ElDeBo
must have at least
four
12
volt
DC batteries
in
order to operate both the 24
volt
DC system and the 12
volt
DC
system and to provide
adequate
ran
time.
Refer to the
diagram
and
written
instractions on the underside
of the
star-
board
seat
cushion.
Purchase
only
group F27 size
Maruie/RV
Deep Cycle batteries
for
your
ElDeBo.
DO
NOT USE
AUTOMOTIVE
BATTER-
IES.
Although
automotive starting batteries are 12
volt
DC,
they
are not designed to provide
a
constant
flow
of
mediimi
amperage
output.
When
an automotive battery is run down
until
totally
discharged, there
will
be some permanent loss of
overall
capacity.
Also,
automotive batteries do not have
threaded post connectors for
multiple
wire
attachments.
In
contrast, Deep Cycle
Marine/RV
batteries
are
designed
to
provide
a
steady
flow
of
power
and can
be
recharged again and
again
to or
near their
original
rated capacity even though they
may
have been discharged
until
"dead." Purchase Deep Cycle
Marine/RV
batteries
from
a
dealer
or
anywhere
12VDC
batter-
ies
are
sold.
B.
Battery Charging
One
of
the most convenient features
of
the
ElDeBo,
is
that
it
has
a
built-in
battery charger
with
enough capacity to charge
four
deep
cycle batteries
in 12
hours
or
less depending upon the
degree
of discharge (how much the batteries
are
run down).
The
battery charger operates
on
110/120
volt
AC household
current
and converts this energy
to 20
amps
of
12
volt
DC
current
(10 amps DC through each pair of output wires
from
the charger). The charger
is
designed to automatically reduce
its
12
volt
DC amperes output
as
the batteries reach
full
charge.
This
feature prevents battery damage
from
overcharging.
The
charger maintains the batteries in
a
state
of full
charge
as
long
as it
is
plugged in.
If
batteries
are at
different discharge levels when charging
is
started, the more deeply discharged battery
will
be
charged
at
a
higher
level
until
all batteries
are
equal,
at
which
time all batter-
ies
will
be
charged
at
the same rate.
After
batteries have been
fully
charged, the charger
will
automatically switch to mainte-
nance mode
to
keep your batteries
at
peak charge
while
avoid-
ing
the possibility of overcharging.
NOTE:
Read
the
Guest
Battery Charger instruction manual carefully
before
charg-
ing
the
batteries.
The manual also contains warranty
and
service
information.
CAUTION: THE BATTERY CHARGER OPERATES
ON
110/120
AC
(STANDARD
HOUSE
HOLD CURRENT).
FOLLOW
THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
TO
PRE-
VENT INJURY OR DEATH FROM
ELECTRIC
SHOCK.
Be
sure that the extension cord used to bring
110/120
Volt
AC
power to the boat (typically moored at a dock or on a
trailer
in your driveway) is protected by a
Ground
Fault
Circuit
Interrupter
(GFCI).
If the extension cord outlet
accidently
fell
into
the water, anyone in the water near the
extension cord would receive
an
electric shock that could
be
fatal
unless
the
circuit was protected
by
a
GFCI
A
GFCI
inunediately
stops
the
flow
of electricity if
a
direct short occurs.
The
male plug
from
the battery charger
is
purposely made short.
This
ensures
that the extension cord connection
is
inside
the
battery compaitment and prevents
the
connection
from
drop-
ping
into
the water
or
being exposed
to
rain
or
high waves.
NOTE:
Always keep the seat cushion installed over the
battery compartment when the extension cord is connected
to the charger.
The compartment
is
formed
so the
cushion
will
sit
in place without pinching the extension cord.
DO NOT
STORE ANY GEAR, TOOLS, ROPE, ETC.
IN
THE
BATTERY
COMPARTMENTS.
C.
Battery
Charge
Level
Indicators
There
are
two battery
charge
level
indicators
on
the
ElDeBo.
One
is
located
at
the helm. The other
is
two pair
of
red
and
green indicator lights
(LED'S)
on the charger. The
charge
indicator
at
the helm
will
read the state of
charge
of all the
batteries
as
if
they
are
a
single
24
volt
DC battery. The helm
charge
indicator
is
basically
a
voltmeter that attempts
to
read
the state of voltage output
of
the batteries
at
a
point in time.
The
helm
charge
indicator
will
be
greatly affected
if
there
is
a
draw
on
the batteries i.e. the motor
is
mnning, lights
are on,
the stereo
is
on,
etc.
Read
the helm charge indicator only
when there is nothing drawing power from the batteries.
A
complicating factor
is
that
12
volt
DC batteries
will
tend
to
"rebound" (increase in voltage)
if
they
are
allowed
to
remain
idle
for some time after
a
power drain
is
disconnected. Deter-
mining
the state of
charge
of
the batteries
by
viewing the
charge
level
gauge
at the
helm
immediately after everything is turned
off will
provide
a
"worst
case"
charge
level
reading.
The
gauge
will
actually show
a
small
increase in charge the
longer
the batteries are
left
idle due to the rebound effect
described above.
NOTE:
To avoid being stranded with
dead batteries, hmit the distance traveled from shore or the
nearest recharging location as the indicator
begins
to read
1/2 charge when all power draws are turned off.
The
battery charger has two pair
of red
and green indicator
lights
that indicate the batteries' "state of charge". As you plug
in
the charger to an 110/120
volt
AC extension cord, one or
both
red lights
will
come on.
During
this
phase
the charger
provides
the "bulk" of the energy to recharge the batteries.
As
the
batteries' voltage increases (increases in state of charge),
both
the red and green lights
will
come on. The charger enters
the
"absorption"
phase.
The red hghts indicate the batteries
need some charging.
When
only
the green
light
is on, the
charger enters the
"float"
stage
and keeps the batteries at peak
charge condition (the batteries are
fiiUy
charged and ready to
use).
There may be some discrepancy between the state of
charge readings on the charger
LED's
and the
gauge
at the
helm.
Defer to the
helm
gauge
as
a
more accurate reading.
When
the charger is plugged in the
helm
gauge
needle may
register
above the
full
charge mark.
The helm
gauge
will
only
read
the true
state
of charge of the batteries with the
charger
disconnected and all other systems off (see battery
charger
trouble shooting guide in the back of the Guest
manual).
D.
12 Volt
DC
Electrical
System Features
The
ElDeBo
has several components that are powered by 12
Volt
DC: the
navigation
hghts, bilge pumps, stereo radio,
courtesy
lights,
and two accessory plugs.
1. Navigation Lights
The
ElDeBo
is equipped
with
port and starboard bow hghts and
7
an
all-round
light
in the center
of
the canopy. The lights are
controlled
by
a
switch located on the electrical control panel on
the helm and 3 amp fuse located in the
junction
box under the
starboard helm
seat.
At dusk or dawn or during the hours of
darkness, both bow and all-round lights must be on when the
boat is moving.
If
you
are anchored or
drifting,
you must have
the all round
light
on. The control switch has three positions:
Anchor
(all-round
light
only)
•
Off
• Navigation (both bow and all-round lights on)
Be
sure the lights are not obstmcted by
gear
or
accessories.
2. Bilge Fumps
Each
pontoon is equipped
with
a
bilge pump to remove conden-
sation
and accumulated water
seepage
from
rain.
Both
pumps
are controlled by
a
three position switch at the helm and
a 2
amp fuse located in the
jimction
box under the starboard hehn
seat.
Moving
the switch to the right activates the starboard
pump.
Moving
the switch to the
left
activates the port pump.
The
center position is off.
NOTE:
Each pump
will
only
re-
move
the water down to about
a
1/2" to 3/4" before it sucks air.
Once this occurs, it
will
not remove any more water and it can
be shut off
To avoid unnecessary wear, do not run the
pumps dry.
The residual 1/2"
of
water
is
of no
consequence
and
will
not harm anything in the pontoon.
Access each pump through the circular inspection plate on each
side
of
the rear deck. Remove the
wing
nut at the top
of
the
mounting
stand. Then
lift
the entire pump assembly up to the
access
port for cleaning. Inspect the pumps periodically and
clean out
pieces
of
foam
that may clog the water intake
fins.
3. Radio/Tape Player
The
AM/FM
radio
cassette
player is manufactured for
a
marine
application.
The electrical circuitry is protected by an
in-line 3
amp
fuse
that is located behind the stereo body. To
access
the
8
I
fuse, remove the
four
screws in the perimeter of the radio
mounting
panel and slide the radip out
of
its
mounting hole.
The
in-line
fuse is in the plastic capsule on the power leads
leading
from
the radio.
A
spare
fuse is located under the cover
of
the electrical junction box under the starboard helm
seat.
4.
Courtesy Lights
Your
ElDeBo
is equipped
with
nine courtesy lights that are
positioned
at entry points around the deck. These lights are
controlled
by an
on/off
switch at the helm. The 7.5 amp fuse
for
the courtesy lights is located in the electrical
junction
box
located under the starboard helm
seat.
A
spare
fuse is taped to
the inside surface
of
the
jimction
box cover.
5.
Accessory
Sockets
The
ElDeBo
has two 12
volt
DC accessory sockets. One is
located at the
foot
of
the starboard bow
swivel
chair and the
other is located below the radio. The latter socket is
like
a
cigarette lighter socket. It's designed for portable phones, PC's,
12VDC
refrigerators, etc. These female sockets have
a
male
counterpart located in the loose parts package. The bow male
plug
can be attached to any 12
volt
DC accessory, but is prima-
rily
designed for an
auxiliary
trolling
motor.
Both
plugs are part
of
an
8
gauge
wire
circuit
with
an
in-line
50 amp fuse located in
the
starboard
battery compartment. The fuse holder is part of
the positive(+) red lead in the starboard battery compartment,
NOTE:
Do not exceed a combined 50 amp
12VDC
draw
from
both accessory socket plugs.
Refer to the accessory
specifications for the amp draw rating of each apphance.
The
bow electrical male plug has
a
red positive(+) lead and
a
black negative(-) lead. Connect the accessory to the male plug
accordingly and remove the 50 amp fuse and replace it
with
a
fuse 20% greater than the rated amp draw of the accessory(s)
that
will
be connected to the socket(s). The helm accessory
socket has
a
male plug
without
leads. Connect the power leads
coming
from
the appliances per the instructions packed
with
the
9
male plugs.
E.
24VoltDCElectricMotor
The
ElDeBo
is
powered
by
a
55
lb. thrust
24
volt
DC electric
trolling
motor. For proper operation,
install
four
12
Volt
DC
F27
deep
cycle batteries in the battery compartments (two
in
the starboard side; two in
the
port). Instructions for how
to
connect the
wiring
harnesses
are
located under the starboard
seat
cushion.
They consist of a wiring schematic encased in
plastic and a detailed two
page
installation
guide
folded and
slid
under the schematic wiring diagram. Do not be intimi-
dated by the wiring. It looks complicated but it is not.
Every
wire is
tagged
for its respective battery and whether
it is positive (+) or
negative
(-). Just
follow
the instructions.
If
you
don't
you
risk
creating a short and that may
ruin
the
wiring
harness.
The
motor
is
controlled
by
a
rotary switch
at
the helm.
This
control
switch provides
five
forward
speeds
and two reverse.
The
higher the
speed
setting, the higher the electrical
amperage
drawn
from
the batteries.
Minimizing
the
use
of
the high
speed
(No.
5)
setting
will
significantly extend the
life
of
the motor
and
the run time before battery recharging
is
needed.
The
following
table provides estimated continuous
mn
times
available
from
four F27
series
12VDC
deep
cycle batteries
before there
is
a
noticeable loss in performance
as
batteries run
down.
APPROXIMATE RUN TIME
USING
FOUR
F27 SERIES
12VDC
DEEP
CYCLE
BATTERIES
Speed
Four
Batteries
1
6.0
hours
2
5.0
hours
3
4.5
hours
4
4.0
hours
5
3.0
hours
10
The
motor
is
protected
by
a
40
amp resettable circuit breaker
located
at
the
helm.
If
the circuit breaker trips, power
is
inter-
rupted
from
tlie
batteries
to
the motor. It indicates the motor
or
motor
circuitry
is
drawing excessive
amperage
from
the batter-
ies.
Check the motor/prop. The most
likely
cause
is
weeds
or
fishing
line
is
wrapped around the prop.
IV.
ENTERTAINMENT TABLE
The
entertainment table
is
supported
by
a
pedestal. One end of
the pedestal
fits
in
a
socket on the underside of the table and the
other
end
fits
into
a
floor
socket. The table can
be
stored
by
hanging it
from
the stern
rail
stanchions (upright supports).
Simply
snap
the mbber clips
to
the
vertical
rail
stanchions
and
thread the pedestal through the elastic
straps
hanging
from
the
underside
of
the table. Snap the table on
from
outside the
rail
and thread the pedestal through the
straps
on the inside
of
the
rail.
The pedestal
will
farther
secure
the table
to
the
rail.
V. DRAIN OUTLETS
The
ElDeBo
has
three
floor
drains that channel water over-
board
from
the
deck. Two of
these
drains
are
located
at
the
foot
of
the
helm
and one
is
under the carpeted
floor
assembly
at
the bow. Periodically clean leaves
or
other debris
from
the rear
floor
drains.
Each battery compartment also
has
a
drain
to
prevent water
from
accumulating in
these
compartments.
Periodically
check the drains
to
ensure they are not plugged.
The
two large storage compartments located under the
helm
seats
also have drains. The port side compartment can
be
plugged and used
as
a
cooler
or
filled
with
water and used
as
a
livewell.
The starboard compartment can
be
used
to
store
life
jackets, canopy boot, and other
gear.
NOTE:
Do not use the
starboard
compartment as a cooler or livewell. Do not
allow water to contact the 12
VDC
electrical junction box.
VI.
LAUNCHING
AND
OPERATION
A.
Launching
11
Whenever the ElDeBo is launched
from
a
trailer, take certain
precautions to prevent
damage
to the
boat
or motor.
1.
Make
sure
the motor is in the "UP" position. To
place
the
motor in the "UP" position,
grab
the black handle and
lift
straight up
until
it
stops,
tum the black handle
from
the 6:00
o'clock position to the 8:00 o'clock position and lower the
handle into
a
retainer notch. The motor is now
secured
in the
"UP"
position.
2.
Check the water depth. The ElDeBo has draft: (how
deep
it
sits in the water) -under the
following
conditions:
Draft
Conditions
5" No
passengers,
no
cargo,
motor "UP"
15" No
passengers,
no
cargo,
motor down
-
"RUN"
position
9.5" Carrymg maximum load (800#), motor "UP"
19.5" Carrying maximum load (800#), motor
down-"RUN"
position
Make
sure
the water is
deep
enough to lower the motor and
depart
with
the load being carried.
Review
the
following
check
list
prior to
departure
from
shore.
1.
Unplug the
extension
cord if it is
connected
to the bat-
tery charger.
Hang it,
secure
it, or remove it
from
the dock so
that it won't
fall
into the water or be
exposed
to rain or splash-
ing.
Replace
the cushion
/
lid over the battery compartment.
2.
Check the battery monitor
gauge
at the helm before turning
on
any electrical system. Make
sure
the batteries are
fiiUy
charged
or at least 50%
charged
for
a
very short excursion.
3. Make
sure
there are enough PFD's
(life
jackets) for all
passengers.
Insist that all children and any adults who
12
cannot swim put on
PFD's.
4.
Check the weather and wave conditions.
High
waves
and
high
winds can impair control and forward
speed
of
the ElDeBo
due
to
the power
limitations
of
the electric motor. Even if
current weather conditions are relatively calm, anticipated
wind
direction
and velocity
changes
should
be
taken
into
consider-
ation.
A
wonderful outing on the water can quickly
be
turned
into
an
unpleasant experience if the boat
gets
blown to the other
end
of
the lake.
5. Check the skeg and motor
/
prop. Make sure they
are
operable and free
of
weeds, debris, fishing
line
and other ob-
structions.
If
the prop
is
fouled, remove the helm arm rest.
Reach down
into
the motor
well
and
grasp
the strap on the
end
of
the
gas
shock absorber
(see
diagram under the arm rest).
Pull
on the strap
to
disconnect the shock absorber. Grasp
the
aqua
colored
lift
handle, swing the cable out
of
the notch and
pull
upward. Slide the cable stop
into
the jaws
of
the retainer
bracket. The motor
is
now in the "service/inspection" position.
Remove
the rear
access
hatch lid and clear the prop. Reverse
the previous
sequence
to
place motor in the
"RIM"
position.
B.
Operation
MAKE SURE THE BOAT
IS
IN AT LEAST TWO
FEET
OF
WATER.
There are three positions for the motor on the
ElDeBo.
A, "RUN"
position
-
the motor
is
completely submerged
and all the way down.
B,
"UP" position
-
the motor
is
lifted
straight
up
and the
black
lift
handle
is
turned to the 8:00 position.
C,
"INSPECTION/SERVICE"
position
-
the motor
is
lifted
and swung
up to
the rear deck inspection port.
To
operate the
ElDeBo:
1. Lift
the arm rest and visually determine
if
the motor
is
in the
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UP,
INSPECTION,
or RUN position.
a. If it is in the RUN position, simply tum the control
switch
to forward or reverse and steer away
from
the dock.
b.
If
it
is in the UP position,
grasp
the black
lift
handle,
lift
up slightly, and tum the handle to the 6:00 position and
lower
the motor
until
it stops at the mounting bracket.
Replace the arm rest, select the direction and
speed
and
steer away
from
the dock.
c.
If
it
is in the
INSPECTION
position,
grasp
the aqua
lift
handle,
lift
shghtly to disengage the cable stop,
pull
the
cable forward out
of
the retainer bracket and
allow
the
motor
to swing down to the RUN position. Once it is
down,
reposition the aqua handle in the bracket.
Then
reach
down, grasp the shock absorber and snap it on to
the
ball
pivot.
Replace the arm rest, select the direction
and
speed
and steer away
from
the dock.
2.
To steer to the right, push the handle to the right. To steer
to
the
left,
push the handle to the
left.
3.
Both
speed
and direction are controlled by the
speed
switch.
There
are two reverse
speed
settings and
five
forward
speed
settings. Note that actual
speed
is deceiving. Because there is
little
to no noise
from
the motor and splashing water, there is
little
sensation
of
speed.
Watching the shoreline provides
a
sense
of
speed.
The
higher the
speed
setting, the more amps (energy) the motor
will
draw
from
the batteries and the shorter the overaU run time
between battery recharges. Use high
speed
when you honestly
want
to go at maximum
speed
or are
trying
to overcome resis-
tance
from
wind
and/or current.
Windy
conditions offer resis-
tance that the motor must overcome. Lowering the canopy
will
help reduce
wind
resistance and extend run times.
Motor life
14
will
be significantly extended if the #5 high speed setting is
used conservatively.
CAUTION:
Never rapidly shift from the #4 or #5
FOR-
WARD
speed to the #2
REVERSE.
This
can seriously
damage the motor and shorten its life. Always rotate the
knob counterclockwise from forward to reverse.
4.
After
an
hour
or so
of
run
time,
turn
off all the power drains
to
the
batteries (lights, radio, motor)
and
check the state
of
battery charge. You should plan
to be
on the return leg
of
your
outing
prior
to
the batteries reaching 50% charge.
5. Watch for shallow water and underwater obstmctions. Steer
away
from
them
or
quickly raise the motor to the "up" position
to
avoid damaging the prop
or
motor. Try
to
avoid
areas
with
thick
aquatic vegetation. Weeds can
foul
the prop and result in
a loss
of
performance and
an
inefficient consumption of energy
from
the batteries.
NOTE:
The motor and wiring are pro-
tected by manual resettable 40 amp circuit breaker at the
helm.
If
the prop strikes
an
object
or
becomes
fouled
and
cannot tum
or
adds
a
lot
of
resistance
to
the rotation of the
prop, the amp draw
fiom
the batteries
will
suddenly surge
and
trip
the circuit breaker. Clear any obstraction
fiom
the prop
before resetting (pushing in) the circuit breaker.
If
the circuit breaker trips when there
is no
apparent evidence of
the prop striking
an
object, then it
is
probably impeded
by
rope,
weeds
or
fishing
line
entwined around the prop and shaft.
Check the prop
to be
sure it
is
free of debris and turns easily
prior
to
each departure. You
can
access
the prop
by
positioning
the motor in the "inspection/service" position.
Lift
up on the
circuit
breaker to disconnect power to the motor.
Open the
center rear
access
cover and thoroughly examine the prop.
Remove
any debris.
Look
for cracks in the blades. Make sure
the prop turns easily.
The
prop
is
protected
by
a
shear pin through the shaft that
fits
into
a
recess
in the hub of the prop.
If
the prop strikes
an
underwater object hard enough,
the
shear pin
is
designed
to
break before the blades of the prop break (see diagram). Al-
ways
be
sure you have
a
couple of
spare
shear pins on board.
There
are
two
spares
in the accessory pack. The accessory
pack also includes the prop, nut, battery strap,
etc.
VII.
DOCKING
Docking
the
ElDeBo
will
take
a
little
practice. The boat
is
a
somewhat bulky craft and it moves
with
a
certain amount of
inertia
and momentum.
When
you approach
a
dock
or are
going
to
beach the boat, aim the boat
at
a
target point and
use
only
enough
speed
to keep the boat moving in that direction.
You will
obtain
best
results
by
switching the motor
on
and off
and
allowing
the boat's momentum to carry it in the desired
direction.
Too much
speed
results in overshooting the target
or
hitting
the dock.
This
could scratch the boat
or
cause
unneccesary abrasion
of
the
hull
surface
as
the boat strikes
the
shore.
NOTE:
Avoid beaching the
boat
on concrete or
asphalt
boat
ramps. They are extremely abrasive.
VIII.
TRAILERING
If
you
plan on frequently
trailering
the
ElDeBo
or
storing
it on
a
trailer,
we
strongly recommend purchasing the trailer that was
specifically
designed for
it.
Your
dealer can order this trailer for
you.
If another trailer
is
used, ensure that all support bunks
are
at least
10
feet long, carpeted, and are made
ftom
2"x 6"
mate-
rial
turned wide side up.
A minimum of two bunks support-
ing each
pontoon
are required.
The trailer should have
a
minimum
weight carrying capacity of 800 lbs.
Also
the bow
"V"
block should
be
rotated
so it is
in
a
"<" position and
catches
the
vinyl
rubrail
in its jaws.
DO
NOT PUT EX-
TREME
PRESSURE
ON
THE ROPE TO SECURE THE
BOAT
TO THE
TRAILER.
Securing the boat snugly
is
enough. There are two stainless steel eyes under the stem deck
16
on
either side
of the
rudder.
Attach
additional tie-down ropes
or
straps
cross
ways
to
the
trailer
frame.
The
ElDeBo
can
be
powered
up
on the
trailer
only
about
halfway.
Attempting
to use the motor to push it on farther
will
possibly
damage
the motor
if
it
strikes the
trailer
frame.
Once the boat is
partially
positioned in the proper location on
the
trailer,
raise the motor to the "UP" position and use the
winch
to
pull
the boat
into
position. Remember, there
is
a
stainless steel bow eye mounted on the centerline under the bow
deck.
Attach the winch rope only to the bow eye. Do not
attach
it to the mooring cleats or
rail
supports.
WARNING:
For extended
trailering
position the motor in
the "inspection/service'' position. Use a rope to tie the
motor in the
"Inspection/Service"
position as
if
you were
going
to inspect the prop from the deck of the boat. Don't
depend on the steel lift cable to hold the motor up while
trailering.
IX.
MOORING
Whenever
the
ElDeBo
is
left
at
a
dock, use boat fenders
or
some other cushioning to prevent the abrasion and bumping of
the
boat against the dock
which
can
cause
hull
and deck
scratches.
When
moormg the boat
by
anchormg
or
attachment
to
a
buoy, use the bow
eyes
(one
at
the bow; two
at
the stem) if
possible. Otherwise tie
off to
a
cleat.
If
the
boat is
left
unused for more than
a
day, it is
a
good idea to
cover
the
seats
with
the optional
seat
covers
or
the boat
with
a
mooring/storage
cover (see order
form
in back of owner's
manual).
This
will
keep the boat clean and
reduce
weathering
of
the carpet and
seats.
X.
MAINTENANCE
A.
Hull
and Deck
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4
The hull
and deck
of
the ElDeBo are thermoformed
from
ABS
plastic
with
a
lamination of Centrex plastic as
a
surface weather
protection
cap. The plastic material can be damaged, weakened
or
dulled by various types of chemical
based
cleaners, especially
those that have an abrasive incorporated in them or are solvent
based.
For instance.
Soft
Scmb, v/hich is
a
good cleaner,
will
dull
the high gloss
finish
because
it contains an abrasive. Clean-
ers such as Fantastik, Top Job
(with
ammonia), Janitor in
a
Dmm,
409, etc. are
fine.
A
mixture of 45% isopropyl alcohol
and water
will
also
work
well.
DO
NOT
use gasohne, ac-
etone,
kerosene,
Lestoil,
Pine-sol or any cleaner with a
solvent base.
The
boat's lustre can be enhanced
with
an application of auto-
motive
wax that is suitable for clear-coat finishes.
A
good
application
of
wax
(New
Finish
is
a
particularly good polish)
will
make the boat much easier to clean.
Avoid using cleaner
waxes because they contain an abrasive.
Use them only
when
scuff
marks cannot be removed
with
usual cleaning
methods.
Remove
mild
scratches
with
automotive polishing or glazing
compound. Apply in
a
circular motion
with
hght pressure. An
orbital
pohshing machine can be used
with
light
pressure, but do
not
let it rotate in one location too long as this could
cause
heat
build
up.
DO
NOT
use automotive rubbing compound as it
is too abrasive.
Repair cracks or punctures
with
the
same
materials and proce-
dures used to repair fiberglass.
NOTE:
It is
difficult
to restore
the surface to the smoothness and lustre of an undamaged area.
B.
Steering Systems
The
ElDeBo is steered by turning the motor much
like
an
outboard. The steering mechanism requires
little
maintenance.
All
component parts are stainless steel or plastic. Keeping the
mechanism clean and reasonably dust fiee
will
help ensure its
18
I
durability.
Once
a
year
use a
non-water soluble lubricant on the
vertical
motor riser shaft. Simply wipe
a
light coat on
with
a
• rag
along the length where it
passes
through the mounting
bracket. Super Lube
grease
or
spray works
well.
Petrole-om
Jelly
(Vasoline),
used sparingly, also works
well.
Use it
on the
ends
of
the steering
cables
where they attach
to
the motor riser
shaft and the steering arm
will
keep them quiet and
reduce
wear.
Too
much lubricant attracts dirt. WD40
and
other solvent
based
lubricants evaporate and leave
little
lubricant behind and
as
a
result don't work
as
well
as a
heavier lubricant. It
is
still
better than nothing.
A
teflon type lubricant works much better.
XI.
OFF-SEASON STORAGE
Disconnect and remove the batteries and put them in
a
clean dry
area for storage. Keep them
fully
charged and protect them
from
freezing. Cover the boat to keep dirt and debris
from
accumulation on
it.
This
will
also greatly
reduce
the affects
of
weathering on the
seat
cushions, carpet and canopy.
Pump all the water out of each pontoon prior
to
storage.
Do
not
allow the pumps
to be
submerged in water and the water
to
freeze. The ice
will
crack the pump housing and
ruin
it.
(TEM
WIRE
COLOR
GAGE
ELECTRICAL
CONNECTIONS
(TEM
WIRE
COLOR
GAGE
n^OM
T6
1
DARK
BROWN
16
BILGE
PUMP SWITCH - STARBOARD (LETTER A)
BILGE
PUMP - STARBOARD
SIDE
2
DARK
BROWN
16
BILGE
PUMP SWITCH - PORT (LETTER C)
BILGE
PUMP - PORT
SIDE
3
DARK
BLUE
16
COURTESY
UGHT SWITCH (LETTER E)
COURTESY
UGHT
4
DARK
GRAY
16
NAVIGATION
UGHT SWrTCH (LETTER n
NAVIGATION
UGHT
5
RED
JUMPER
16
NAVIGATION
UGHT SWITCH (LETTER J)
NAVIGATION
UGKT SWrfCH (LETTER G)
6
RED
JUMPER
16
NAVIGATION
SWITCH (LETTER K)
ANCHOR SWTTCH (LETTER H)
7
DARK
GRAY
16
NAVIGATION
UGHT SWffCH (LETTER H)
ANCHOR UGHT
8
UGKT
BLUE
16
COURTESY
UGHT SWITCH (LETTER D)
TERMINAL BOX (LETTER N)
9
UGHT BROWN
16
BILGE
PUMP SWfTCH (LETTER B)
TERMINAL BOX (LETTER L
10
UGHT GRAY
16
NAVIGATION
UGHT SWfTCH (LETTER J)
TERMINAL BOX (LETTER M)
11
RED
10
TERMINAL BOX POSITIVE (LETTER P)
BAIIhKY
T POSITIVE (LETTER X)
12
BL^CK
10
TERMINAL BOX (LETTER Q)
BATTERY "A" NEGATIVE (LETFER W)
13
BL\CK
16
TERMINAL BOX (UETTER R)
COURTESY
UGHT
14
BUCK
16
TERMINAL BOX (LETTER s)
BILGE
PUMP - STARBOARD
SIDE
15
BLACK
16
TERMINAL
BOX
(LLIILH
1)
BILGE
PUMP - PORT
SIDE
16
BUCK
16
TERMINAL
BOX
LETTER
U
BOW UGKT
17
BUCK
18
TERMINAL
BOX
[LETTER
V!
ANCHOR UGKT
o
V
o
3
AWP
7.5
AUP
o
BATTERY
"A"
CONTROL PANEL
(INSIDE
OUT)
BOW
ELDEBO
12VDG
WIRING SCHEMATIC
Rev.
D /
9-23-97
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