Manitou Encore Manual

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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Five (5) Year Limited Vinyl-Coated Fabric Warranty*: Vinyl-coated fabric
originally on the boat is warranted from failure due to defects in materials or
workmanship, for a period of five (5) years from the boat’s original purchase date.
The warranty shall include replacement or repaired material. Labor shall be paid
on approved claims through the first three (3) years of ownership. After the third
year of ownership, materials will be supplied on approved claims, but labor or
other costs will not be paid. This warranty is based upon an inspection performed
by a qualified Manitou representative. Cleaning products that state they are safe
for vinyl may not be safe for every vinyl product. Recommendations and best
practices for caring for vinyl have been provided in the owner’s manual and
owner’s package. Degradation, fading, UV damage, and other failures caused by
improper cleaning procedures are expressly excluded from this warranty.
Excessive deterioration caused by overexposure to the sun as a result of
improperly covering the boat may be excluded from this warranty, subject to
Manitou’s inspection. Damage caused by rips, tears, snags, or other accident or
abuse is not covered under this warranty.
Five (5) Year Limited Vinyl/Luna Warranty†: Vinyl/Luna material originally
supplied with the boat is warranted against ultraviolet degradation only, for a
period of five (5) years. The warranty shall include replacement or repaired
Vinyl/Luna. Labor shall be paid on approved claims through the first two (2) years
of original owner’s ownership. This warranty does not cover burns, pilling, cuts,
matting of the pile, shedding, flattening of the pile or pattern, staining, soiling, or
fiber loss. This warranty does not cover discoloration resulting from mildew
and/or mold growth on the Vinyl/Luna. Under normal conditions, the seams of the
pontoon plywood decking become noticeable as a small ridge under the
CompassHB™ flooring. This does not affect the integrity or longevity of the
flooring and is not covered by any warranty. Reasonable labor charges to repair
or replace defective areas and replacement Vinyl/Luna are covered for the first
two (2) years of original owner’s ownership.
Five (5) Year Limited Bimini Top/Mooring Cover Fabric Warranty†: Bimini
Top/Mooring Cover Fabric originally supplied with the boat is warranted against
excessive loss of color or strength under normal exposure conditions, as
determined by a Manitou representative. Damage caused by rips, tears, snags
and or other accident or abuse is not covered under this warranty. Utopia
materials are covered for five (5) years for fabric only.
Two (2) Year Gel-Coat and Paint Warranty: Manitou warrants that it will repair
or replace any of the fiberglass parts found to be defective in manufacturer’s
workmanship upon inspection by an authorized Manitou representative for two
* After the second year of ownership, a $50.00 deductible is charged to the retail owner for
each approved warranty claim on labor only (no deductible on parts). This warranty covers
one-time replacement only on the boat.
† After the second year of ownership, a $50.00 deductible is charged to the retail owner for
each approved warranty claim on labor only (no deductible on parts). This warranty covers
one-time replacement only on the boat.
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Manitou Encore Specifications

General

Brand	Manitou
Model	Encore
Category	Boat
Language	English