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- Page 1 WEST MARINE Owners Manual...
- Page 2 Dear customer, You are now the proud owner of a inflatable boat. You have thus acquired the assurance of quality, since our boats are manufactured in conformity with strong safety regulations. Each boat has an identification number, which you will find on the data plate under SERIES NUMBER.
- Page 3 WEST MARINE INFLATABLE BOAT CIN-No. (See serial number on the ID plate on your tender) CONTENTS I-Mounting and Operating Instructions Assembly and Disassembly page 3-6 Operating Instructions page 6-9 Repairs page 9-10 page 11-16 II-Drawings page 17 III-Limited Warranty...
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Page 4: Assembly And Disassembly
ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY Attention ! Do not use a compressed air source (such as a compressor) to inflate boats. Over-inflation through the use of compressed air may result in ruptured seams and/or bulkheads. ASSEMBLY 1. Remove any sharp object from flat surface where the boat will be assembled and inflated. - Page 5 5. If the boat has been previously inflated, attach foot pump to each valve, one at a time, and add air to each chamber to ½ of their capacity. ASSEMBLY FOR BOATS WITH INFLATABLE FLOOR 1. Unfold and stretch out the floor onto the bottom of the boat, edging it under the half-inflated tubes and against the transom.
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Page 6: Cleaning Procedures
ASSEMBLY FOR RIB-BOATS 1. When using the boat for the first time, fully inflate it by attaching the foot pump to each of the valves, one at a time, and when pumping, ensure that a balance of pressure between the chambers is maintained until the boat has been fully inflated. -
Page 7: Operation Information
IMPORTANT : DO NOT use a vinyl preserving agent on fabric surfaces. Chemicals in such agents will dry out the fabric. OPERATION INFORMATION SAFETY BEWARE OF OFFSHORE WINDS AND CURRENTS! It is the responsibility of the boat's operator to know all laws applicable to boats and to comply with those laws when equipping and operating the boat. - Page 8 4. All loads placed in the boat should be distributed evenly for proper boat trim. OPERATION : ROWING 1. Inflatable boats are equipped with oars and oarlocks; certain models also come with a rowing-seat as standard. Ensure seat is properly installed.
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Page 9: Towing - Anchoring - Mooring
3. Local water conditions must be taken into account before operating the boat with oars or a small outboard motor. Boat power may not be strong enough to overcome currents in tidal inlets, small channels or shallows of shoal water regions. OPERATION : OUTBOARD MOTOR WARNING ! DO NOT OVERPOWER AND EXCEED THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT OF... -
Page 10: Repair Procedure
BEACHING 1. It is recommended not to use an engine when beaching. Do not drag the boat across rocks, sand, gravel or on a pavement as damage to the boat skin may result. 2. If the boat is to be temporarily left on a beach, part of the boat should be left in the water so that the internal heat caused by exposure to sunlight can escape and so that air pressure in the tubes can decrease. -
Page 11: Large Repairs Of Skin, Seams, Bulkheads And Transom
LARGE REPAIRS OF SKIN, SEAMS, BULKHEADS AND TRANSOM For all large repairs it is recommended to return the boat to your dealer. Contact him first, if possible. INSTALLING NEW CHECK VALVES Lubricate the valve stem with silicone or soapy water to facilitate installation. - Page 12 Boat or part shall be at the election of West Marine Products, Inc. West Marine Products, Inc. may require such Boat or part to be returned to an authorized dealer or other specific location for examination. All returns must be authorized by West Marine Products, Inc.
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