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Bentley Pontoon - User Manual

Bentley Pontoon
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Bentley
PONTOON
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Summary

WARRANTY

TERMS OF WARRANTY

Details the conditions and coverage of the warranty.

BOATING LAWS AND REGULATIONS

BOATMANS CHECK LIST

TERMS OF WARRANTY

PONTOON BOAT

Specifies the lifetime limited warranty for pontoon boat decks, tubes, and transoms.

FURTHER, THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO

Lists exclusions where the warranty is not applicable.

BENTLEY INDUSTRIES RESPONSIBILITY

WARRANTY CLAIM PROCEDURE

CONSUMERS RESPONSIBILITY

EXCLUSIONS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES

SAFETY

HAZARD COMMUNICATION STATEMENTS

Explains signal words (DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION) and advisory statements.

SAFETY GEAR AND EQUIPMENT

Required Equipment

Lists mandatory safety equipment as per federal law.

Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)

Explains types and requirements for PFDs on board.

Fire Extinguisher

Specifies the type and requirement for fire extinguishers.

Visual Distress Signals

Details approved visual distress signals and their usage.

SAFE BOATING PRACTICES

General Recommendations

Lists fundamental safety precautions for boat operation.

Rules of the Road

Explains U.S. Coast Guard marine traffic laws.

Drugs and Alcohol

Warns against operating a boat under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD

SAFE OPERATION UNDER ADVERSE CONDITIONS

Shallow Water

Hazards and precautions for operating in shallow water.

Night Operation

Safety precautions for operating the boat at night.

Swamped or Capsized Boat

Collision

NAVIGATIONAL AIDS CHART

SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Details the boat's 12-volt DC electrical system.

ELECTRICAL CODE

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

Throttle and Gearshift

Explains the operation of throttle and gearshift controls.

Steering

Describes the boat's steering system and checks.

UNDERWAY

TRANSPORTING

LAUNCHING

FUELING

LOADING PASSENGERS AND GEAR

STARTING THE ENGINE

LEAVING THE DOCK

BOAT SPEED

ACCELERATING

TRIMMING

STOPPING

ANCHORING

DOCKING

MOORING

EMERGENCIES

Man Overboard

Procedures to follow if someone falls overboard.

Fire and Explosion

Steps to take in case of a boat fire or explosion.

Capsizing

Actions to take if the boat capsizes.

Collisions

Procedures after a collision with another boat or object.

Running Aground

Steps to take if the boat runs aground.

Storms

Precautions for operating the boat during storms.

Fog

Guidelines for operating the boat in foggy conditions.

DISTRESS SIGNALS

FIRST AID

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

Corrosion Protection (Aluminum Surfaces)

Precautions to prevent corrosion on aluminum boat surfaces.

TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

A chart listing problems, causes, and corrections.

Engine

Troubleshooting for engine not cranking.

Engine cranks but will not start (Fuel System)

Troubleshooting for fuel system issues preventing engine start.

Low cranking speed

Troubleshooting for slow engine cranking.

Engine overheating

Troubleshooting causes and corrections for engine overheating.

WINTERIZATION AND STORAGE

SUPPORTING YOUR BOAT DURING STORAGE

FITTING OUT AFTER STORAGE

Bentley Pontoon Specifications

General IconGeneral
CategoryPontoon Boat
ManufacturerBentley
Beam8'6"
Weight2, 200 - 3, 500 lbs
Capacity10 - 15 people
Tube Diameter25"
Fuel Capacity20 - 52 gallons
Max Horsepower300 HP