1.3
BOAT DELIVERY RESPONSIBILITIES
When you take delivery of your boat, both you and your
dealer have specific responsibilities.
Dealer
The dealer is responsible for the following:
1. Discussing the terms of all warranties and stressing the
importance of registering warranties with the appropriate
manufacturers.
2. Providing instruction for obtaining warranty service.
3. Going over the pre-delivery service record with you and
then signing it to certify that all work has been done.
4. Providing you thorough instruction in how to operate
your boat and all of its systems and components. This
should include a “walk-through” demonstration on your
new boat.
5. Completing the Premier Pontoon warranty registration
within 10 days of purchase. The customer should receive
a letter from Premier Marine with 30 days. If you do not,
please contact Premier to verify warranty registration.
Owner
As the owner, you are responsible for the following:
1. Signing off on the boat inspection sheet before delivery.
2. Scheduling an appointment with your dealer to go over
all warranties. Helping the dealer complete the Premier
Pontoon limited warranty registration and verifying that the
dealer has registered the warranty with the factory within
10 days of the date of purchase.
3. Keeping a record of the hull number for future reference.
The hull number is required most of the time when you
must communicate with Premier Marine or your dealer.
4. Inspecting the boat at the time of delivery to ensure that
all systems and components are working properly.
5. Scheduling an appointment with your dealer to go over
the pre-delivery engine service record. Signing this record
will indicate that your dealer has explained this to you.
6. Operating all equipment in accordance with the manufac-
turer’s instructions. Reading all manuals and instructions
supplied with your boat.
7. Referring to your engine manual for initial motor inspection
and service requirements.
8. Performing or providing for the appropriate, periodic
maintenance outlined in the Owner’s Manuals and
service guides.
9. Being a safe boater. Premier Marine recommends that
all boaters take safe boating courses.
Do not exceed your boat’s capacity rating. An overpowered or
overloaded boat can become unstable, resulting in a loss of
control or capsizing. An overloaded boat can become hard to
handle. Overloading can also reduce freeboard and increase the
danger of flooding or swamping, particularly in rough water.
boat’s maximum horsepower capacity. This applies to pon-
toon boats of all lengths.
The number of persons listed on the capacity label is calcu-
lated solely by a formula based on the displacement of the
tubes and not by safe boating practices. Boating conditions
may require fewer occupants on board than indicated on
the capacity label. Persons capacity is based on an average
weight of 141 lbs. each and, ultimately, the number of occu-
pant positions on the boat.
You, the operator, are responsible for using common sense
and sound judgment when loading your boat. Give yourself
an added margin for safety in turbulent waters. Pontoon
boats tend to remain stable under most operating condi-
tions. Remember that overloading and improper distribution
of weight are significant causes of accidents. Keep weight
below maximum limits for safety in turbulent waters. Over-
loading is a violation of U.S. Coast Guard regulations.
IMPORTANT: Your Premier boat warranty will be voided if
you exceed the recommended capacity horsepower or
capacity ratings.
Hull Identification Number
Along with a capacity plate, each Premier boat has a hull
identification number. The number on your pontoon boat
is located starboard rear above the tube on the deck mold-
ing. This 12-digit or 14-digit number, which is a federal or
international requirement. For example: PMY00000A000 or
USPMY00000A000. It is used for registration, warranty and
identification.
Use the ownership log to record all ownership changes.
The Service/Maintenance Log provides a record of mainte-
nance work completed on your boat, the date of completion,
and the engine hour reading. This log also helps you identify
the frequency of routine maintenance work such as engine
oil changes. If you should decide to sell your boat, it demon-
strates to prospective buyers that you have done a good job
of taking care of your boat.
Education
Courses on boat handling and seamanship are conducted by
volunteer organizations such as the U.S. Power Squadrons,
the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, and the American Red Cross.
These courses will sharpen your boating skills and bring you
up-to-date on current rules and regulations even if you are a
veteran boater. See Chapter 8 for more information.
