9
USE AND INSTALLATION OF TROLLING MOTOR
• All wires should be secured inside of hull.
Loose wires pose a potential entrapment
hazard if left unrestrained in hull.
• The use of a battery box is recommended.
Secure the battery box to the hull of kayak
and place battery inside box. This will minimize
chances that battery could flip over and
possibly leak.
• Should any battery acid leak onto hull, clean up
thoroughly as quickly as possible so that acid
will not damage hull.
• Operation of motor and controls should be
thoroughly tested under controlled conditions
before using. Choose a calm, shallow, area to
become familiar with your Commander when
under power. Test all functions and speeds of
motor and effect on kayak so that you can
anticipate how the boat will respond when in
normal use. The presence of an additional
person to assist during trials is recommended.
• Follow closely all instructions provided by the
motor manufacturer when installing, using, and
removing your motor and components.
The Commander Series Angler editions come
standard with a molded motor mount to accept
electric trolling motors. A motor mount kit is
available for other Commander models which can
be easily installed. This requires drilling of two
holes at marked locations in the transom of the hull.
The Commander Motor Mount kit provides a
molded motor block, hardware and instructions.
Please keep the following recommendations
in mind should you decide to install an electric
trolling motor:
• It will be necessary to remove the rudder bracket
from stern of Commander if you choose to use a
motor rather than a rudder.
• Electric trolling motors of 54 lbs thrust or less
are recommended. Use of a gasoline motor is
not recommended.
• Confirm fit of transom clamp on motor with
transom on Commander. Motor should be able
to be clamped securely to the transom so that
as motor is rotated or lifted or deployed there
is no movement at point of contact.
• The use of a tiller extension is recommended.
• The use of an extended wiring harness is
recommended to allow battery to be positioned
in bow tank well of Commander for best balance
and trim. Many batteries are as heavy as the
motors and it is recommended to position them
at opposite ends of boat for proper trim.
THE FOLLOWING PRACTICES ARE
NOT RECOMMENDED:
• The use of a side-mounted motor is not
recommended on the Commander.
• Use of a gasoline motor is not
recommended.
• It is not recommended to sit behind the
Captain’s seat when operating motor.
This will result in improper trim and can
affect stability and performance of
Commander.
B:6B&RPPDQGHUB$GGHQGXPLQGG 30
To Next Page
Loading...
