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REPAIR PROCEDURES
If you are losing air pressure check the boat over for air leaks. There will be normal air loss due to either the safe
valve installed on the boat or due to change in the temperature. The best way to find air leaks is dish detergent
mixed with water in a spray bottle. Start by checking the valves first. Spray around the valve on a suspected air
chamber. If you see bubbles forming, check your valve fitting and base and be sure the valve insert is screwed on
tight and pushpin is in correct position. If the leak is not in the valve, then spray the rest of the boat to find the
leak. Spray the boat in small areas at a time until the entire boat is covered. Once the leak is found, cut out a patch
large enough to overlap the damaged area by 1/2 inch on all sides. Center the patch over the damaged area, and
with a pencil trace the outline of the patch. Apply masking tape around the perimeter of the outlined patch area to
ensure a tight and clean glue line. Clean the patch area on the boat as well as the backside of the patch, its best to
use M.E.K. (Methyl Ethel Ketone) patching solvent and cleaner. Use rubber gloves when handling solvent.
Apply three thin layers of adhesive with a short bristle brush, in a circular pattern on both the backside of the
patch and the patch area on the boat. Allow each layer to dry for 5 minutes before applying the next layer.
After applying the third layer, wait 5 minutes and then apply the patch to the prepared area and press down
firmly. Using a smooth object (a back of a tablespoon works well), working from the center of the patch to the
outside, force out any air bubbles that may have been trapped under the patch. After the patching is
complete remove the masking tape, place a 5 pound weight onto the patch and allow 24 hours drying time
before pressurizing the repaired air chamber.
Important
: It is recommended to do repairs in dry weather. Humidity will decrease glue bond. Do not glue in
cold temperatures.
OPERATION INFORMATION
OUTBOARD MOTOR
Choose an outboard for the boat that is in accordance with the horsepower range and limit. Refer to the Coastal's
manufacturer plate on the boat transom for the maximum outboard capacity. Overpowering can result in difficult
handling and/or stability problems with serious consequences. Install the outboard along the centerline of the
boat transom. Fasten the outboard to the transom. Check outboard for tightness on transom before each use.
When you install an outboard motor, make sure you place it on the motor pad on the transom and tighten the
butterfly bolts to the transom Check after 15 minutes of boating to ensure the butterfly bolts are still tight to the
transom
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OPERATOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES
The operator (driver) is responsible for the correct and safe operation of the boat and safety of its occupants and
general public. It is strongly recommended that each operator (driver) read and understand this entire manual
before operating the boat. Be sure at least one additional person on board is instructed in the basics of starting
and operating the outboard and boat handling in case the driver is unable to operate the boat . Be familiar and
obey all local applicable rules and regulations.
OPERATING IN SHALLOW AREAS
Reduce speed and proceed with caution whenever you drive a boat in shallow water areas, or in areas where you
suspect underwater obstacles may exist. These obstacles could be struck by the bottom leg of the outboard or the
boat bottom and cause severe damage to the boat and or motor. Travel these areas with extreme caution, to reduce
injury or impact damage from striking a floating or submerged object reduce your boat speed.
BEACHING
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. 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.
Cover the boat to block direct exposure to sunlight if the boat is to be removed
from the water for an extended period of time.
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