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.
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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
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