In-Dash RGB Lighting Controller

The In-Dash RGB Lighting Controller is located to the right of the steering wheel and controls the underdeck, underwater, mood and entertainment LED lights on our VP and Vertex Series. Like some other features on your Veranda, getting a solid grasp on how to thoroughly use this controller will take some time and patience, but is well worth it. 

Please note that by law, you are required to display appropriate navigational lights at night or during times of reduced visibility. No other lights can be displayed at this time, nor any that impair the visibility or distinctive character of navigation lights, or interfere with the keeping of a proper lookout. Please check with your local authority on whether or not your underdeck or underwater lighting can be used at these times. 

Refer to the separate video on navigational lights for more information. 

 The On/Off Save Button – turns lights on and off and saves the current settings.

Quick White Button – turns all active zones immediately white. Press again to return back to previous settings. This is helpful if you’re unloading or needing to find something onboard. 

Press both at the same time to reset the system. 

Your Veranda has four different zones where the LED lighting is set up. When you press a Zone (1, 2, 3 or 4) the indicator LED behind the zone turns to the on status, and all lights connected to that zone are on. If the LED behind the zone is off then the lights connected to that zone are off. 

Zone 1: Underdeck Lights

Zone 2: Underwater Lights

Zone 3: Interior Furniture & Helm Platform Lights

Zone 4: Speaker & Cupholder Lights

If the indicator behind the LED zone number is blinking it means you’re in adjust mode. 

To turn a zone on, press the number once.

To turn a zone off, press the zone button twice. 

To put a zone into adjusting mode, press the zone button once, then press one of the three mode adjustment buttons (in the center of the controller) to make the desired adjustment to that zone, and then press the zone button again to exit adjustment mode. 

The Color Mode Button has the color pallet icon and is located just above the center color indicator. This enables RGB color selection within the currently selected zone. The Arrow keys will cycle through the 21 available color options. The center color indicator shows the color being displayed on the chosen zone’s LED lights. Set the color by pressing the zone you were adjusting and finally press the color mode again to exit color modification mode.

The Effects Mode button has a group of stars on it and enabled a seven-color fade within the currently selected zone. To use effects mode, select desired zone numbers, then press the effects button, use the right arrow to increase the speed of the effect the left arrow decreases it. Then press the zone button once to make the effect and press the effects button to exit effect mode. 

The Brightness Mode button changes the brightness of your lights and pad controller.

Arrow buttons increase or decrease brightness. To use it, select the desired zone numbers, press the brightness button, use the arrows to adjust the brightness, press each zone button once to set the brightness and exit adjust mode. When those zones are selected, the brightness mode can be used to adjust the pad controller button brightness. Use the arrow to adjust. Once the desired pad brightness is set, press the brightness button to exist adjust mode. 

For additional information please go to Versi Control for video tutorials, reach out to your nearest authorized Veranda dealer or visit www.verandamarine.com.

Simrad GO7 and GO5 Chart Plotter

Our Simrad GO7 and GO5 Chart Plotter video is coming soon. In the meantime please see our step-by-step instructions below.

The flush-mounted Simrad Go Series GPS touch screen chart plotter and navigation system is located on the dash just above the steering column on all Veranda Luxury Pontoons. The VP and Vertex Series come with a GO7 while our Relax and Fish Series include the smaller GO5 Series. You will love the super-bright display, easy-to-use interface, and safety and fish-finding functionality they provide!

The white plastic sun cover protects your backlit LED screen from the elements when not in use. To remove it, grasp opposite sides and pull away from the console to reveal the touch screen and power button.

Power Button

  • Press and hold the power button (located in the lower-left corner of the touchscreen) to turn the unit on
  • Press once to display the system controls dialog
  • Press and hold to turn the unit off

Home Button
The home page is accessed from any operation by selecting the home button (gear-like icon) in the upper left corner of a panel.

Tools are stacked vertically along the left edge. Press on a button to access dialogs used for carrying out a task or for browsing stored information. 

Applications are located in the center of the screen. Select a button to display the application as a full page panel. Press and hold a button to display pre-configured split page options for the application. 

Close Button
The close button is located in the upper right corner of the display. Select to exit the home page and return to the previous active page. 

Favorites are located along the right edge of the screen. Select a button to display the panel combination. Press and hold a favorite button to enter edit mode for the Favorites panel. 

Man Overboard (MOB) Button
If an emergency situation should occur, you can create a Man Overboard (MOB) waypoint at the vessel’s current position by select the MOB button (red icon of a person that is located in the lower-left corner) on the home page. When you do this the following functions are automatically performed:

  • a MOB waypoint is created at the vessel’s position
  • the display switches to a domed chart panel centered on the vessel’s position
  • the system displays navigational information back to the MOB waypoint. 

The System Controls dialog provides quick access to basic system settings. You display the dialog by making a short press on the Power key or by swiping down from the top of the screen. The icons displayed can vary. Select the icon for the function you want to activate.

You turn the system on and off by pressing and holding the Power key or from within the system controls dialog. 

Turn the system on/off with the Power Button

The chart function displays your vessel’s position relative to land and other chart objects. On the chart panel, you can plan and navigate routes, and place waypoints. You can move the chart in any direction by dragging your finger on the screen. Select the Clear cursor menu option to remove the cursor and cursor window from the panel. This also centers the chart to the vessel position.

The cursor can be used to measure a distance, mark a position, and select items. By default, the cursor is not shown on the panel. Position the cursor by tapping the desired location on the screen. When the cursor is active, the cursor position window is displayed. To remove the cursor and cursor elements from the panel, select the Clear cursor option.

A waypoint is a user-generated mark positioned on a chart, or on the Echosounder image. Each waypoint has an exact position with latitude and longitude coordinates. A waypoint positioned on the Echosounder image has a depth value, in addition to position information. A waypoint is used to mark a position you later may want to return to. Two or more waypoints can also be combined to create a route.

A route consists of a series of route points entered in the order that you want to navigate them. When you select a route on the chart panel it turns green, and the route name is displayed.

Tracks are a graphical presentation of the historical path of the vessel, allowing you to retrace where you have traveled. Tracks can be converted to routes from the Edit dialog. From the factory, the system is set to automatically track and draw the vessel’s movement on the chart panel. The system continues to record the Tracks until the length reaches the maximum points, and then automatically begins overwriting the oldest points.

The navigation function included in the Go Series system allows you to navigate to the cursor position, to a waypoint, or along a predefined route.

The Echosounder function provides a view of the water and bottom beneath your vessel, allowing you to detect fish and examine the structure of the lake floor.

StructureScan HD uses high frequencies to provide a high resolution, the picture-like image of the lake bottom. The StructureScan panel can be set up as a DownScan image or showing left/right side scanning. The DownScan image can also be added as an overlay to the traditional Echosounder image.

Instruments Panel
The Instruments panels consist of multiple gauges – analog, digital, and bar – that can be customized to display selected data. The Instruments panel displays data on dashboards, and you can define up to ten dashboards within the Instruments panel.

For additional information please reach out to your nearest authorized Veranda dealer or visit simrad-yachting.com for extensive documentation and video tutorials about their Go Series GPS touch screen chart plotters.

Kicker Audio System (Relax & Fish Series)

The Kicker audio system comes standard on all Veranda Luxury Pontoons Relax and Fish Series Luxury Packages. This video will educate you on the interface and how to use it. This multi-media receiver with USB, Bluetooth, and AUX input is flush-mounted on the port side of the dash.

The Source/Power button is located at the top of the left column on the receiver.

  • With the unit off, press to power the unit on. 
  • With the unit on, press to select the Source for your input (FM, AM, WB, Bluetooth, USB, AUX or BT Music)
  • With the unit on, press and hold for 2 seconds to power the unit off.

The Favorites button is located in the middle of the left column on the receiver.

  • Press to select the Favorite position you would like to program. 
  • Tune to desired FM/AM channel you would like to set into that Favorite position.
  • Press and hold the Favorites button for 2 seconds to set.

On the bottom of the left column on the unit is the Menu button.

  • Press to enter the Audio Settings Menu. Press it again will scroll between the available settings. Rotate the Volume knob to adjust the setting.

The large round knob in the middle of the receiver is the Volume. 

  • Turn clockwise to increase the volume.
  • Turn counter-clockwise to decrease the volume.

The Seek/Tune-Up button is located on the top of the right column on the receiver.

  • Press once to Seek Up
  • Press and hold to Tune-Up

The Play/Pause button is located in the middle of the right column on the receiver.

  • Press once to play
  •  Press once to mute or pause 

The Seek/Tune Down button is located on the bottom of the right column on the receiver.

  • Press once to Seek Down
  • Press and hold to Tune Down

For additional information please reach out to your nearest authorized Veranda dealer or visit kicker.com.

Clarion Audio System (Relax, Fish & Vista View Series)

The Clarion Audio System comes standard on all Veranda Relax and Fish Series with deluxe or base packages, along with the Vista View Series. This water-resistant receiver packs a lot of features into a compact design. You’ll enjoy AM/FM/WB radio, plus built-in Bluetooth that lets you stream music from your smartphone. You can also use the rear aux input for your music player to enjoy your favorite music.

Power/Source Button
The Power/Source button is located in the top, center of the receiver. 

  • Toggle to select the audio source (FM, AM, WB, Bluetooth, AUX)
  • Press and hold to power on or off

Volume Plus & Minus Buttons
The Volume plus and minus buttons adjust the volume level. 

Scan and Repeat Button
Under the display screen on the left is the Scan/Repeat button.

  • In tuner mode, press to preset scan.
  • In tuner mode, press and hold for auto memory store.

Backward Button
Moving further to the right is the Backward button.

  • In tuner mode, press to manually tune down.
  • In tune mode, press and hold for auto-tuning down.
  • In BT music mode – press for the previous track.

Pause/Play Button
The Pause/Play button is located in the bottom center on the receiver. 

  • In tuner mode, mute or unmute audio output.
  • In BT music mode, praise or play.

Band Button
The last button along the bottom is Band. 

  • In tuner mode, select tuner band.
  • Press and hold for sound to affect the setting.

The fuse for the unit is located behind the radio and can be accessed from inside the under-console storage.

Click here for more information about the GR10BT audio system from Clarion Marine, or for additional information please reach out to your nearest authorized Veranda dealer or visit www.verandamarine.com.

JL Audio System (VP & Vertex Series)

The optional JL Audio Package Upgrade available on all Veranda Luxury Pontoons VP and Vertex Series will provide superior sound quality and entertainment. This video will educate you on the interface and how to use it. Starting on the port side of the dash, you will notice the water-resistant, 3.5” full-color LCD display with large controls, separate day/night lighting modes, digital AM/FM tuner with NOAA weather band capability, Sirius XM-ready, 18 preset channels, and Bluetooth compatibility. 

The Power/Source button is located on the bottom, left corner of the unit. 

  • Press to turn unit on.
  • Press to display the Source: Select menu.
  • Press and hold to turn the unit off.

The Backward button is next along the bottom of the unit. 

  • Press to tune in the previous frequency (AM/FM/WB) or channel (SirusXM)
  • Press to select the previous track (Bluetooth)
  • Press and hold to seek the previous channel (FM/WB)
  • Skip backward ten frequency steps (AM)
  • Enter Channel Browse mode (SirusXM)

Moving further to the right, the Mute/Pause/Resume button is next along the bottom of the unit.

  • Press to mute audio (AM/FM/WB/SirusXM/AUX) 
  • Press to paise or resume the current selection (Bluetooth)
  • When the Audio Zone Levels screen is displayed, press to mute all audio (AM/FM/WB/SirusXM/AUX/Bluetooth)

Moving further to the right, the Forward button is next along the bottom of the unit.

  • Press to tune in the next frequency (AM/FM/WB) or channel (SirusXM)
  • Press to select the next track (Bluetooth)
  • Press and hold to seek the next channel (FM/WB)
  • Skip forward frequency steps (AM)
  • Enter Channel Browse mode (SirusXM)

The Settings button is in the bottom right corner of the unit. 

  • Press and hold to access the System Settings: Main Menu
  • Press to access the Audio Zone Tone & Balance menu
  • From a highlighted zone in the Audio Zone Levels menu, press and repeat to change the Level Control Mode (Relative, Absolute, Off).

The Favorites button has a star icon on it and is located along above the Settings button on the unit. 

  • Press and hold to store a channel (AM/FM/WB/SirusXM) as a preset (star will turn solid).
  • Press to view your list of stored presets and the Favorites Edit: Select menu. 

Moving upward along the right edge of the unit is the Back/Menu button.

  • Press to go back or return to the Now Playing Screen (AM/FM/WB/AUX)
  • Press to access main menu options (SirusXM/USE/Bluetooth).

The round Volume/Select knob is located in the top, right corner of the unit

  • Rotate to adjust volume.
  • Rotate to scroll thru menu options
  • Press to choose/enter (menu options)
  • Rotate/press to access/adjust the Audio Zone Levels menu screen

That about wraps up the basic, so put on some tunes, kick up your feet and enjoy the optional JL Audio Package Upgrade on your VP or Vertex Series!

You can find the JL Audio System amp mounted in the aft starboard furniture storage box on the VP Series, underneath the console on the Vertex RC and RFL and inside the rear versa lounge storage compartment on the Vertex VLB and VLC.

For additional information please reach out to your nearest authorized Veranda dealer or visit claudio.com.

Infinity Audio System (VP & Vertex Series)

The Infinity Bluetooth audio system comes standard on all Veranda Luxury Pontoons VP and Vertex Series. This video will educate you on the interface and how to use it. 

Starting on the port side of the dash, you will notice the weatherproof Infinity Bluetooth stereo receiver. This powerful component with a 3.5” color screen runs your pontoons audio system.

Bluetooth pairing is very easy. Just look for PRV315.2 under your available devices on your smartphone and you’ll be connected. 

The Power/Source button is located in the top, left corner of the receiver. 

  • With the unit off, press to power the unit on. 
  • With unit on, press to select the Source for your input (FM, AM, WB, Bluetooth, USB, AUX, or BT Music)
  • With the unit on, press and hold for 3 seconds to power the unit off.

The Menu button is located in the middle, left side of the receiver.

  • In any status, press to display menus for that particular source.

The Return button is located in the bottom, left corner of the receiver.

  • In any status, press to go back to the previous screen.

The Pause/Mute button is located along the bottom, to the right of the Return button on the receiver.

  • In radio or auxiliary source, press to mute sound output, press again to resume sound output.
  • In Bluetooth Music source playing, press to pause playback, press again to resume playback.

The round Volume knob is located in the bottom, center of the receiver.

  • At source playing status, turn the knob to increase or decrease the volume level.
  • In selection status, turn it to scroll move highlight upward/over, and press it to confirm the selection. 

The P.LIST button is located to the right of the Volume knob on the receiver and stores a preset list of radio stations. 

  • In any status, press to display the preset list of stations and then turn the Volume knob and press to select the desired station.

P.LIST shows a preset list of stations

The View button is located in the bottom, right corner of the receiver. If you install a rear camera on your pontoon this would be of use, otherwise, just ignore it. 

The Tune-Up/Down buttons are located along the top, right corner of the receiver. 

  • In Radio (FM/AM/WB) mode playing, short press to select the previous or next track.
  • In Bluetooth Music source playing, short press to select the previous or next track. 

You can find the Infinity Audio System amp mounted in the aft starboard furniture storage box on the VP Series, underneath the console on the Vertex RC and RFL, and inside the rear versa lounge storage compartment on the Vertex VLB and VLC. 

Mounted in the aft starboard furniture storage box on the VP Series

Underneath the console on the Vertex RC and RFL 

Inside the rear versa lounge storage compartment on the Vertex VLB and VLC.

For additional information please reach out to your nearest authorized Veranda dealer or visit harmonaudio.com.

Power Assist Hydraulic Steering

If you chose to upgrade to Power Assist Hydraulic Steering, then there will be around black plate located just in front of the throttle along the port side of the helm that includes three different power levels with light indicators. The buttons in counter-clockwise order starting at the top are as follows:

  • On/Off (red when in standby, white when on)
  • MasterDrive model selection push button is backlit in white and blue when on
  • The cruise model selection push button is backlit in white and blue when on
  • The fishing model selection push button is backlit in white and blue when on
  • Motor Temperature Visual Indicator (red when there is a problem)

For additional information please reach out to your nearest authorized Veranda dealer or visit www.ultraflex.it.

Vista View Helm

The Vista View is the only pontoon on the market that looks, rides, and performs like a high-end luxury craft that is affordable to all. This video portion will get you better acquainted with the helm used on all View View RC Series pontoons.

As you approach the helm, located midship on the starboard side, you will notice the contoured fiberglass console and windscreen.

Refer to our separate video on adjusting your chair.

Refer to the separate video on how to operate the Clarion Audio System.

Moving clockwise, beginning on the left side of the dash you will see an Aux USB port with a rubber cap over it, which can be used to connect into the audio system or as a power source to charge your devices.

Next, you will see the speed, tach, and fuel gauges in the center of the dash. 

Lastly, further to the right are three toggle switches.

  • NAV/ANC turns on the white navigational bimini light and green and red navigational lights on the bow.
  • CTSY LTS turns on the LED light mounted on the console.
  • HORN will sound the horn if pressed.

A fuse is located underneath each of these toggle switches.

The steering wheel extends out towards the reclining helm chair and can be adjusted by lifting the level underneath the steering wheel column. All Vista View RC Series is equipped with zero torque steering, but you may have upgraded to UFlex Hydraulic Tilt Steering.

Lastly, the Yamaha ignition key switch and throttle are located on the starboard side of the helm. Please refer to the separate video on how to operate each.

Thank you for watching this short video covering the features on the helm of Vista View RC Series pontoons. We value your time and investment in a Veranda Luxury Pontoon. We look forward to seeing you on the lake!

For additional information please reach out to your nearest authorized Veranda dealer or visit www.verandamarine.com.

Relax/Fish Deluxe & Luxury Helm

The Veranda Relax Series is designed for any generation and built for any situation, offering everyone who walks onboard the opportunity to just relax. This video segment will get you better acquainted with the helm features and benefits of the helm used on all Relax and Fish Series pontoons with a luxury package on them, including the RC (rear chaise), RFL (rear facing lounge), VLB (Versa Lounge Bench), VLC (Versa Lounge Captain’s Chair), F4, F2, and F2plus2.

As you approach the helm, located midship on the starboard side, you will notice a fiberglass console, windscreen, and large storage compartment underneath it, which is ideal for storing a cooler, inflatable, or PFDs. Pulling on the round chrome handle will open the under-console storage compartment. 

The console and “Hise Rise” hydraulic helm chair sit on top of the elevated SeaDek-lined helm, which provides a cushion and does not absorb heat even on the warmest of days.  

Refer to our separate video on adjusting your chair.

We are going to begin by reviewing the four toggle switches on the left side of the new luxury dash.

  • POWER turns on the boat’s main electrical system.
  • NAV/ANC turns on the white navigational bimini light and green and red navigational lights on the bow.
  • MOOD LTS turns on the LED lights located along with the bases of the furniture. Refer to the separate video on how to operate the Shadow-Caster Lighting Controller.
  • BILGE manually turns on the power to the auto-bilge pump, located inside the center toon in-floor storage compartment. 
  • The red HORN button will sound the horn if pressed.

Refer to the separate video on how to operate the Kicker Audio System.

Towards the center of the dash on the left of the Simrad, the unit is the tachometer, which shows you the RPM on the outboard.

Refer to our separate video on how to use your Simrad GO5 chart plotter, located in the center of the dash. 

The trim and fuel gauges are further over on the right and show the position of the outboard motor and the fuel level inside the tank.

The steering wheel extends out towards the captain’s chair and can be adjusted by lifting the level underneath the steering wheel column. All Relax Series are equipped with UFlex Hydraulic Tilt Steering, however, you may have upgraded to Power Assist Hydraulic Steering. If that is the case, please refer to the separate video for instructions on using it.  

The three toggle switches on the right side of the luxury dash all affect lighting.

  • DOCK LTS turns on the LED headlights located on bow panels and should only be used when docking, not while operating.
  • CTSY LTS turns on the white LED on the top of the console.
  • RGB LTS controls the interior, under the deck, and underwater lighting from one button. Refer to the separate video on how to operate the Shadow-Caster Lighting Controller.

Lower down on that same side of the dash is a 12V and Aux USB port with a rubber cap over each. These can be used to power an electric air pump, connect to the audio system or be used as a power source to charge your devices.

Note the small, black plastic cap with a chrome ring around it further up on the dashboard beside the windshield. This is the hydraulic steering fluid reservoir, should you need to replenish its supply that is used in conjunction with the UFlex Hydraulic Tilt Steering. If you opted for the Power Assist Hydraulic Steering, your fluid reservoir and pump will be located in the aft section of your boat, underneath one of the seat cushions. 

You can remove the windshield by turning all of the black nylon fasteners located along the bottom edge of the plexiglass counterclockwise and then gently pulling the edge away from the console until it is free. To install the windshield, line up the black nylon fasteners on the windshield with the slot angled to match the hole on the plastic base washer on the console, next push the fastener in fully, and then turn each nut clockwise to lock it in place.

The fuse box on all Relax and Fish Luxury Helms is located underneath the console. 

Lastly, the Yamaha ignition key switch and throttle are located on the starboard side of the helm. Please refer to the separate video on how to operate each.

You now have a thorough understanding of the various components that make up the helm of Relax and Fish Series pontoons with a luxury package on them and what each does. We value your time and investment in a Veranda Luxury Pontoon. See you on the water! 

For additional information please reach out to your nearest authorized Veranda dealer or visit www.verandamarine.com.

V One Overview

V One. The instant a pilot reaches that critical “V” speed is the moment of a faster heartbeat…excitement and exhilaration begin to TAKE FLIGHT. Imagine yourself at the helm of Veranda Luxury Pontoons 25’ tri-toon flagship. The striking fiberglass exterior style will turn heads on the lake, while the geometrically patterned interior upholstery will turn all your passenger’s stress and worry into utter bliss. The engineering accuracy of construction, plus the impeccable pairing of state-of-the-art audio, lighting, and navigational features are positioned on top of our patented all-welded interlocking deck system. The control tower is calling. Are you ready to take flight in our tri-toon flagship?

This portion of the Veranda Luxury Pontoons owner’s manual covers all aspects of the V One including the helm. You will learn about the storage compartments, gauges, controls, and steering components.

For additional information please reach out to your nearest authorized Veranda dealer or visit www.verandamarine.com.