Contents
Important Safety Information ................................................................. 1
Introduction ........................................................................................... 2
About This Manual ............................................................................ 2
Before Your First Outing .................................................................... 2
Working Together .............................................................................. 3
Ownership ............................................................................................ 5
Intended Use ..................................................................................... 5
Owner’s Packet ................................................................................. 5
Warranty Procedures ........................................................................ 6
Boat Identification .............................................................................. 6
State or Provincial Registration .......................................................... 7
Insurance .......................................................................................... 7
Trash Disposal .................................................................................. 7
Sanitary Waste Disposal ................................................................... 8
Safety ................................................................................................... 9
Safe Boating Practices ...................................................................... 9
Safe Operation .................................................................................10
Swimming Safety .............................................................................11
Water Skiing Safety ..........................................................................12
Safety Labels ...................................................................................13
Required Safety Equipment ..............................................................17
Other Safety Considerations .............................................................18
Operating Your Manitou .......................................................................21
Fuel..................................................................................................21
Fueling .............................................................................................21
Launching Your Boat ........................................................................22
Boat Capacity Information ................................................................23
Boarding ..........................................................................................24
Stowing Onboard Gear .....................................................................24
Weight Distribution ...........................................................................25
Steering ...........................................................................................25
Navigation and Right-of-Way Rules ..................................................26