Owner`s manual

22 KODIAK
10.7 Fishing
Fishing can be very exciting and distracting for the operator when the action gets intense. You must
always be conscious of the fact that your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your boat
and the safety of your passengers and other boats in the area.
You must always make sure the helm is properly manned and is never left unattended while trolling.
If you are fishing in an area that is crowded with other fishing boats, it may be difficult to follow
the rules of the road. This situation can become especially difficult when most boats are trolling.
Being courteous and exercising good common sense is essential. Avoid trying to assert your right
of way and concentrate on staying clear and preventing tangled or cut lines and other unpleasant
encounters with other boats. Also keep in mind that fishing line wrapped around your propeller
shaft can damage the seals in the outboard lower unit.
10.8 Trailering Your Boat
If you trailer your boat, make sure that your tow vehicle is capable of towing the weight of the trailer,
boat and equipment and the weight of the passengers and equipment inside the vehicle. This may
require that the tow vehicle be specially equipped with a larger engine, transmission, brakes and
trailer tow package.
The boat trailer is an important part of your boating package. The trailer should be matched to your
boat's weight and hull. Using a trailer with a capacity too low will be unsafe on the road and cause
abnormal wear. A trailer with a capacity too high, can damage the boat. Contact your dealer to
evaluate your towing vehicle and hitch, and to make sure you have the correct trailer for your boat.
Important Note:
Your Kodiak is a heavy boat and care must be taken when selecting the trailer. We
recommend that you use a bunk style trailer that incorporates a combination of heavy duty
rollers, to support the keel and long bunks running under and parallel to the stringers to
support the hull. Avoid using a full roller trailer that does not have bunks. Roller trailers
have a tendency to put extreme pressure points on the hull, especially on the lifting strakes,
and have damaged boats. The situation is worse during launching and haul out. Damage
resulting from improper trailer support or the use of a full roller trailer will not be covered
by the Kodiak Warranty.
Note: Contact your dealer to evaluate your towing vehicle and hitch, and to make sure you
have the correct trailer for your boat.
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