This document is an owner's manual for a Legend boat package, offering comprehensive guidance on its operation, maintenance, and features. It is designed to assist new owners in understanding their boat, trailer, and outboard motor, ensuring a safe and enjoyable boating experience.
The manual begins by welcoming the owner to the Legend family and strongly recommends reading the entire manual, along with any additional manuals for specific components of the boat package. It also advises new boaters to enroll in a boater safety course. A crucial "Note" clarifies that the manual is a general guide and not model-specific, meaning some information may not apply to all boat packages. Owners are encouraged to contact their dealer for any unanswered questions. The "Identification" section provides fields for recording boat package information, including owner details, date purchased, dealer information, boat model, serial numbers for the boat, motor, trailer, and trolling motor.
The "Table of Contents" outlines the manual's structure, covering various aspects of the boat package.
Custom Legend Glide-On Trailer:
This section details the features and maintenance of the Shoreland'r custom-matched Glide-on trailer. It covers the winch stand/strap, jack & dolly wheel, nuts and bolts, bearing buddies, inspection, tie-downs, coupler adjustment, and tail light replacement.
- Winch Stand/Strap: Explains how to secure the boat to the trailer using the winch strap and locking clip, ensuring it's fed under the rubber roller and the bow eye safety chain is in place.
- Jack & Dolly Wheel: Describes its function for maneuvering the boat and trailer, how to adjust it (clockwise for up, counter-clockwise for down), and how to swivel it to a horizontal position for trailering.
- Nuts and Bolts: Advises visual inspection and tightening of all nuts and bolts for security.
- Bearing Buddies: Explains how these create positive pressure to prevent water entry into the hub. It details how to check the lubricant level by pressing the spring-loaded piston and how to add grease if the piston cannot be moved.
- Inspection: Recommends inspecting lights, tightening wheel nuts, and all trailer bolts after the first 100 miles and every 300 miles thereafter.
- Tie Downs: Instructs on properly securing the boat to the trailer with tie-downs, ensuring the black rubber-coated hook goes on the boat and the metal one on the trailer, without overtightening.
- Adjusting Your Coupler: Provides steps to adjust the coupler's grip on the ball by raising the channel lock and turning the adjusting nut. It emphasizes matching the ball size to the coupler (Legend trailers use 2" ball couplers).
- Replacing Your Tail Light: Guides on locating and lifting the plastic tab or unscrewing screws to access the wiring harness for bulb replacement.
Launching Your Boat:
This section provides a step-by-step guide for safely launching the boat.
- Simple Checklist Before Launching: A comprehensive list of checks, including weather reports, hull drain plug installation, electrical system and navigation lights, battery charge, fluid levels, bilge water, safety equipment, mooring lines, anchor, tool kit, first aid kit, fuel levels, familiarity with the boating area, and required documents.
- Launching Steps:
- Ensure the boat plug is installed, remove trailer tie-downs, and unplug trailer lights.
- Ensure the safety chain and winch strap are engaged, the motor is tilted up, and inspect the ramp for underwater obstacles.
- Inspect the boat launch and check water depth/under-surface obstacles. Back in until the boat floats, ensuring the motor is in the water and started before releasing.
- Turning While Towing: Offers tips for maneuvering the trailer, noting that it tracks tighter turns than the towing vehicle. It suggests placing a hand at the bottom of the steering wheel to guide the trailer in the desired direction when reversing.
- Final Launch Steps: Release the safety chain and winch strap, ensure mooring lines are attached, have someone on land hold the lines, launch the boat, pull the trailer out of the water, and allow the engine to warm up at the dock.
On the Water:
This section focuses on safe practices while on the water.
- Before Leaving the Dock: Emphasizes balanced loading of gear and passengers. Passengers should board one at a time and be seated. Diagrams illustrate correct (even) and incorrect (back heavy, front heavy, left lean, right lean) loading.
- Leaving the Dock: Instructs on removing mooring lines, securing them, and maneuvering away from the dock at idle speed while being aware of surroundings.
- Accelerating: Explains how to bring the boat onto plane, noting that the bow lifts high during acceleration and then lowers to a proper planing level. It highlights the importance of weight distribution to prevent plowing or pushing water. Diagrams show the boat accelerating, with the bow lifting, and then on plane.
- Accelerating with Power Trim: Provides general information on using power trim to adjust the outboard angle for performance and efficiency. It advises starting with the outboard trimmed all the way in/down, then trimming up slightly once on plane for proper bow lift and engine speed. It warns against trimming up to the point of propeller slip and recommends trimming down for sharp turns. Diagrams illustrate proper trim, outboard trimmed too high, and outboard trim too low. A caution is included regarding trimming the motor with the rear bench or seat in an up position to prevent damage.
- Boats Equipped with Full Stand-Up Tops: States that full stand-up tops should not be left up in an unopened position on rough waters; only partially or fully enclosed tops can be used. Diagrams show rough water (windy) and calm water conditions.
Mercury Outboard:
This section details the operation and break-in procedure for Mercury outboard motors.
- Operation:
- Lower the outboard motor to a vertical position, ensuring lower unit components are submerged.
- Set the lanyard stop switch to "RUN" and attach the safety lanyard to the driver. Ensure the outboard is in NEUTRAL.
- Turn the key to "on" and wait for the beep to stop.
- Turn the ignition key to "START" and release when the engine starts.
- Never shift into gear unless the engine speed is at idle.
- Identifies gear shift positions: "F" (Forward), "N" (Neutral), "R" (Reverse).
- Squeeze the red handle and shift into gear with a quick motion.
- Advance the lever to increase speed.
- Shift the lever back slowly to reduce engine speed.
- To stop the engine, shift to "N" (Neutral) and turn the ignition to "off."
- A note emphasizes allowing the red neutral lock lever to engage when shifting between forward and reverse.
- Break-In Procedure:
- 4 Stroke:
- First hour: Warm up for 30-60 seconds, run at varied throttle settings (2 minutes at a time) between 2500-3500 RPM or half throttle.
- Second hour: Run at varied throttle settings (2 minutes at a time) between 4500-5000 RPM or three-quarter throttle every 10 minutes. Run at full throttle for 1 minute.
- Next 8 hours: Avoid full throttle for more than 5 minutes at a time.
- 2 Stroke:
- Double oil mixture (25:1) for break-in.
- First hour: Run at varied throttle settings, avoid full throttle.
- First 8 hours: Avoid sustained full throttle.
- Normal oil mixture (50:1) after break-in.
- A note advises referring to the Mercury manual for the full break-in procedure.
- Cowl Removal: Provides steps to remove the engine cowl: locate the handle on the back, turn counter-clockwise to release, locate the lever on the front, pull towards the boat, and lift the cover. A note directs owners to their Mercury manual for specific outboard motor instructions.
- Engine Fuses, Safety Cord, and Dip-Stick Locations (Four Stroke): Diagrams show the locations of fuses, the safety cord, and the dipstick. A note again refers to the Mercury manual.
- Engine Bolts and Thumb Screws: Advises checking and tightening all engine bolts on remote models and thumb screws on tiller motors, even if a motor lock is installed.
- Important Note: Stresses the importance of scheduling a 20-hour inspection and adhering to the maintenance schedule in the Mercury manual.
Loading Your Boat:
This section offers additional reminders for loading the boat.
- Preparation: Advises preparing the boat for loading away from the ramp, especially during busy periods.
- Loading Steps:
- Reverse the trailer into the water, leaving approximately 18" of the bunks exposed. Ensure the engine is tilted up to avoid contact with the bottom.
- Advance slowly onto the trailer, keeping the bow nose between the bunks, and accelerate onto the trailer. Attach the winch strap and safety chain.
- Shut off the engine, flip the bench, fold the top, and remove any obstacles before trimming to avoid damage to the outboard.
- Post-Loading: Pull the boat and trailer out slowly, ensuring the boat is centered. Re-tighten the winch strap. Install trailer tie-downs and stow the boat plug.
- Boat Plug: Generally, the boat plug should be in when the boat is in the water and out when the boat is out of the water, with the boat tilted up for drainage.
- Transom Saver: If equipped, follow instructions to install the transom saver, ensuring the outboard is properly trimmed up, inserting the end below the trailer, leaning the rubber support against the lower outboard unit, and trimming down to apply pressure. Wrap the bungee cord around the lower unit and hook it into place.
- Important: All loose items (cup holders, tables, personal belongings, cushions, seats, etc.) must be securely stowed for trailering. Tops and related canvas pieces must also be stowed and secured.
- Travel Cover: If using a travel cover, remove the windscreen on single consoles for installation or trailering. Diagrams show how to remove the side console windscreen (turn clip, pop-up, remove).
Model Series Specific Features:
This section provides diagrams and identifies key features for different Legend boat models.
- Utility (16 Widebody Shown): Points out the livewell, fuel tank, livewell drain, battery, and drain plug.
- Single Console (151 Angler Shown): Identifies navigation lights, front storage, fish/depth finder, livewell, switches (circuit breakers, navigational lights, bilge pump, livewell), fuel tank storage area, battery storage area, bilge pump, and drain plug.
- Full Windshield (18 XCalibur Shown): Highlights bow lights, trolling motor plug-in, front livewell, deep cycle battery storage area, glove box, in-floor rod storage, side storage, fish/depth finder, gauges, switches (circuit breakers, navigation lights, bilge pump, livewell, horn), built-in fuel tank, rear livewell, cranking battery storage area, fuel tank vent, bilge pump, anchor light, and drain plug.
- Pontoon (Luxura Shown): Shows bow docking lights & nav lights, under seat storage, portable ladder anchors, fuel cap, gauges, switches (circuit breakers, navigation lights, horn, 12 volt outlet), change room & sundeck, fuel tank storage area, battery storage area, and boarding ladder.
Boat Features:
This section delves into the operation and location of various boat features, noting that some are standard or optional.
- Trolling Motor Operation:
- Deploying: Loosen the depth collar, pull up the release handle to raise the motor, hold the shaft and raise it vertically, then connect to the power source.
- Stowing: Pull up the release handle to raise the motor out of the water, hold the shaft and lift the motor up, rotate the shaft to align with the locking cradle, push down to lock the cradle and release handle.
- Battery: Explains that the deep cycle battery (for trolling motor) is in the bow, and the cranking battery is in the stern. Diagrams illustrate battery locations for different models.
- Trolling Motor Plug-In: Located at the front of the boat.
- Switches:
- Navigational Lights: A two-position switch. "Up" or "Nav" activates both red/green bow light and white anchor light. "Down" or "Arc" activates only the white anchor light for stationary or anchored conditions. Diagrams show switches for utility, Pro Classic, Gen X, Select Pontoon, and Deluxe Pontoon models.
- Bilge Pump: Used to turn the pump on or off. Only run until no longer expels water; do not run dry. Diagrams show bilge pump switches.
- Livewell: Designed to supply water and oxygen for fish.
- Livewell A, B, C: Diagrams illustrate different livewell configurations with flow-adjustment taps, aerators, threaded Sure-Lock removable stand pipes, and overflow protection drains.
- Operation: Install the stand pipe, turn the flow-adjustment tap counterclockwise, start the filling pump, control aerator spray with the tap, turn off the pump when full, and turn on every few minutes to refresh water.
- Horn: Activated by pushing and holding the switch. Diagrams show horn switches for Select Pontoon, Deluxe Pontoon, and Select Gen X models. A note reminds owners that a manual sending device is still required by Canadian Coast Guard regulations.
- Fish/Depth Finder: Lowrance sonars have an automatic mode to display bottom, fish, underwater structure, water temp, etc. Instructions for power on/off (hold button for 5 seconds) are provided, and owners are directed to the Lowrance manual for complete instructions. A diagram labels various display elements (surface signal, digital depth, water temp, fish symbols, voltmeter, structure, grayline, bottom signal, depth range).
- Circuit Breakers: If an issue arises, push the EZ reset circuit breaker. If it continues to "pop," notify the Legend Dealer.
- 12 Volt Outlet: Reminds owners to turn off all items connected to the 12-volt outlet before leaving the boat. A note clarifies it's not for cigarette lighters.
- Seat Bases: Describes adjustments for pedestal seats.
- To open, unbutton the snap on the back and raise the back section.
- To remove the seat from the post, lift the handle underneath the seat base and pull.
- To remove the seat post from the floor base, press the locking device, twist, and pull upward.
- To turn the seat, lift the handle underneath the seat base and move.
- To slide the seat forward/backward, lift the handle underneath the seat base and push/pull.
- To incline the back (deluxe captain's chairs only), lift the swivel on the left-hand side and lean backward.
- A note advises lubricating all seat pedestals, seat, and floor bases with a light silicone spray containing Teflon. It also warns against storing seats upside down due to vents that can fill with rainwater.
How to Install a Travel Cover:
This section provides instructions for installing different types of travel covers.
- Custom Travel Cover:
- Ensure support bars are straight and adjust height with the threaded knob.
- Overlay the cover inside the boat.
- Snap down bow snaps, then stern snaps.
- Snap down all remaining snaps.
- Bow to Stern Cover:
- Overlay the cover inside the boat.
- Snap down bow snaps, then stern snaps.
- Snap down all remaining snaps.
- Custom Cockpit Cover:
- Snap down the bow, leaving the middle windshield flap unsnapped.
- Overlay the cockpit cover and begin snapping all windshield snaps.
- Snap down the stern.
- Snap down the sides.
- A note explains "Pull The Dot Snaps" are anti-release and how to release them (roll from front to back while lifting) and put them back on (roll from back to front).
How to Install a Full Stand-Up Top:
This section details the installation of a full stand-up top.
- Lift the stand-up top from the boot position.
- Unhook the rear tubular stability bars.
- Pull back the tubular stability bars and insert the locking clip.
- Unzip the storage boot and stow it.
- Unfold the stand-up top.
- Pull the front and middle tubular stability bars forward (loosen the tension strap).
- Snap down the front windshield snaps and tighten the tension strap.
- Locate the side aft curtains.
- First, snap the curtains to the gunnel, then zip them into place.
- Locate the rear enclosure and snap all available rear snaps.
- Zip the rear enclosure until fully closed.
- Pull back the side bars in the slider to tighten the top.
- A note warns that the top is not meant for use on roadways while trailering, as it may result in damage.
This section outlines the warranty coverage for different Legend boat series and additional product protection.
- Pro Classic Series Warranty: Features a "Leakproof for Life" main seam hull warranty and a 10-year warranty on most other hull components for riveted boats.
- Gen X Series Warranty: Offers a "Leakproof for Life" warranty covering the entire hull structure against leaks for as long as the owner owns the boat.
- Pontoon Series Warranty: Provides a lifetime warranty on tubes, decking, and transom.
- Additional Warranty - Legend Product Protection: Offers up to 6 years of peace of mind by extending the warranty on the complete boat, motor, and trailer package, covering components from trolling motors to outboards.
- Engine: Covers all internal lubricated parts, including pistons, rods, crankshaft, camshaft, timing components, rocker arms, cylinder head valves, oil pump, manifolds, engine mounts, flywheel, reeds, seals, and gaskets. Cylinder head(s), engine block/crankcase, and cylinder barrels are covered only if damaged by the failure of an internally lubricated part.
- Lower Unit: Covers all internal lubricated parts within the lower unit case, including gearcase head, bearings, driveshaft, shift rod, gears, carrier bearings, shims, thrust washers, propeller shaft, seals, and gaskets. The lower unit housing is covered only if damaged by the failure of an internally lubricated part.
- Lubricating System: Covers oil injection check valve, injection pump, pump drive gear/shaft, low oil level sensor, oil flow warning sensors, control modules, oil tank reservoir/cap/pickup tube, oil level warning horn/light, oil lines, metering system, warning module, remote injection tank, seals, and gaskets.
- Jet Drive: Covers all internal lubricated parts within the pump housing, seals, and gaskets. The pump housing is covered only if damaged by the failure of an internally lubricated part.
- Power Trim and Tilt: Covers spring, sending unit, oil pump, pump relief valve, O-ring, trim cylinder, tilt cylinder, hydraulic pump, manual release valve, reverse lock valve, solenoids, power tilt motor, power trim motor, seals, and gaskets.
- Fuel System: Covers fuel delivery pump, fuel injection pump, fuel injector(s), fuel distributors, flame arrester, rails, fuel tank, metal fuel lines and fittings, fuel pressure regulator, wiring harness, seals, and gaskets.
- Electrical: Covers alternator, rectifier, voltage regulator, starter motor/solenoid/drive, engine mounted wiring harness and connectors, windshield wiper motor, power pack/switch box, distributor, ignition coil and switch, engine control module, electronic ignition module/CDI, ECU/electronic fuel injection control modules/sensors, limit and control switches, trigger coil and stator, and stereo (factory or dealer installed audio system, excluding speakers).
- Steering: Covers steering control helm assembly, steering bracket and bushing, swivel bracket and bearing, control rack and yoke assembly, power steering pump, power cylinder assembly, steering wheel and coupling, hub and steering cables, seals, and gaskets.
- Controls: Covers throttle assembly, remote control starter/choke primer switch, starter/stop switch, trim/tilt switch and ignition switch, shift & throttle cables, shift control box, shift interrupter switch. Turbocharger/supercharger (factory installed only) housing (when damaged from within), turbine(s), shaft, bushings, waste gate actuator, seals, and gaskets.
- SportsPlus Package:
- Electric Trolling Motor: Covers all internal parts within the motor housing, wiring harness, foot/hand speed control, steering cable and gears, bow arm bracket, seals, and gaskets.
- Depth Finder/Fish Finder: Covers unit, wire harness, control cable, and transducer.
- Electrical Accessories: Covers bilge pump, bilge blower, live well pump, aerifier, sea/lake water temperature gauge (including sensor and control cable), PH meter, battery main switch and selector switch, isolator switch, tach head, voltage and all pressure gauges, fuel gauge, speedometer and tilt/trim gauge, remote spotlight (manual control panel, horizontal/vertical control motors, light housing), bow and marker lights, running lights, cockpit lights, electric horn, stereo (factory or dealer installed audio system, excluding speakers).
- Anchor/Control System: Covers winch, electric windless motor, bow pulpit guide, and switches.
- System Monitors: Covers fume detector carbon monoxide (CO), fuel vapor, and high bilge level sensor.
- Canvas Top: Covers all mechanical components of the canvas top system.
- Trailer Package: Covers master cylinder, hydraulic brake actuator, backing plates, trailer frame welds, suspension springs, spring hanger brackets and U-bolts, axles, spindles, wheel bearings, hubs, roller cradles (excluding rollers), manual winch and stand, seals, and gaskets.
The manual concludes with contact information for Legend dealers and the Legend Hotline, and a thank you for choosing Legend.
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