Paddle King Lo Pro Angler Owner's Manual - page 2
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a quality Paddle King product. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned boater, please
take a few minutes to read this manual and become familiar with the boat’s features as well as some safe-boating
tips.
If a friend or family member operates your boat, please make sure he or she is fully aware of how to operate your
boat and understands the rules of navigation and all safety precautions and procedures. If you should ever sell
your boat, please make sure this manual goes with the boat.
This manual is broken down into the following sections:
I.
General Information
II.
Systems & Components
III.
Caring for Your Boat
IV.
Winterization & Storage
V.
Getting Underway
VI.
General Rules of Seamanship
VII.
Emergency Operation
VIII.
Safety
IX.
Trailering
X.
Other Helpful Information
XI.
Warranty Statement
I. General Information
General Terminology:
Aft or stern: The rear or back of the boat.
Hull: The body of the boat.
Bow: The forward or front of part of the boat.
Launch: To put a vessel in the water.
PFD: Personal floatation device or life jacket.
Port: The left side of the boat if you are facing the bow.
Rules of the Road: The nautical traffic rules for preventing collisions on the water.
Starboard: The right side of the boat if you are facing the bow.
Underway: Describes a vessel in motion (not moored or anchored).
Capacity Plate
: Your boat has a manufacturer’s capacity plate stating the maximum load in pounds (persons and
gear) the boat can safely carry under normal conditions, the maximum persons capacity, and the maximum
horsepower of the engine.
Never exceed your boat’s engine capacity rating
—an overpowered boat can become
unstable, resulting in loss of control, swamping, flooding or capsizing, particularly in rough waters.
The number of persons listed on the capacity label is calculated solely by a formula based on the displacement of
the tubes and not by safe boating practices.
Boating conditions may require fewer occupants on board than
indicated on the capacity label.
Persons capacity is based on an average of 141 lbs. each and ultimately the
number of seats on the boat.
The operator of the boat is responsible for using common sense and good judgment when loading the boat. If the
waters are turbulent, please use extra care. Remember that overloading and improper distribution of weight are
major causes of accidents. Keep the weight below maximum limits for safety in turbulent waters. Overloading is a
violation of U.S. Coast Guard regulations.
Hull Identification Number/Serial Number:
Your boat has a hull identification number, which is located in the stern
(rear) of the boat by the transom. Federal law prohibits removal or tampering of this number in any way. Keep a