Manitou Encore - Cleaning Your Manitou; Flooring; Ladders

Owner’s Manual
Contents
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Boat Speed .......................................................................................... 28
Trimming ............................................................................................. 29
Docking ............................................................................................... 29
Loading and Trailering Your Boat ....................................................... 29
Storing Your Boat ................................................................................ 33
Blocking ............................................................................................... 34
Electrical Equipment ............................................................................... 36
Electrical Wiring System...................................................................... 36
Maximus DCM ..................................................................................... 36
Batteries .............................................................................................. 37
Lights ................................................................................................... 37
Switches .............................................................................................. 38
Instrument Panel ................................................................................. 39
Controls ................................................................................................... 46
Steering System .................................................................................. 46
Optional Joy Stick Steering ................................................................. 48
Optional Dual Engine Controls ............................................................ 48
Shift and Throttle Control System ....................................................... 49
Other Components .................................................................................. 51
Livewell ................................................................................................ 51
Sport Tower ......................................................................................... 52
Ladders ............................................................................................... 53
Cleaning Your Manitou ............................................................................ 54
Flooring ............................................................................................... 54
Fabric Tops and Covers ...................................................................... 55
Snaps and Zippers .............................................................................. 56
Vinyl-Coated Fabrics ........................................................................... 56
Exterior Surface and Graphics Care ................................................... 58
Maintaining Your Manitou ....................................................................... 59
Corrosion ............................................................................................. 59
Aluminum Surfaces ............................................................................. 60
Battery and Electrical Care ................................................................. 60
Warranty .................................................................................................. 61
Index ........................................................................................................ 66
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Cleaning Your Manitou
Your Manitou is designed to provide lasting enjoyment now and into the
future. In this section, you’ll learn the best practices for cleaning each of
the surfaces in your boat. Following these practices consistently will
extend the life of the quality materials built into every boat.
If you are cleaning your boat on the water, confirm that any cleaning
products used are safe for release into aquatic environments. Never wash
non-biodegradable chemicals into waterways.
Flooring
Manitou boats offer two types of flooring—vinyl and Compass HB. The
care and maintenance of these flooring types is described in this section.
Vinyl Flooring
Your Manitou may have vinyl flooring. As with all flooring, this surface
will benefit from regular cleaning. Follow these steps for cleaning vinyl
flooring:
1. Rinse the vinyl flooring with cool water, and use a deck brush or
other soft-to-medium stiffness brush to remove grime and debris.
2. Apply floor soap or cleanser with the brush, and allow the cleanser to
penetrate and loosen the soil and debris for two to three minutes.
3. Lightly scrub the area with the brush, and then rinse the area with
clear water.
4. If needed, repeat this process.
Certain substances can stain vinyl flooring. Avoid spilling chemicals,
dyes and inks, and other materials. Rubber tires may also cause stains.
When necessary, you may be able to remove some stains with a vinyl
floor cleaner. Do not use harsh chemicals such as tar remover, acetone,
kerosene, or oxalic acid. Test any new product in an inconspicuous
location before use, and follow label directions carefully.
Note: Some cleaning products may make vinyl flooring slippery,
during cleaning or afterward. When using unfamiliar products, test
them carefully to reduce the likelihood of slips and falls.
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