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amount of air inside the tubes, just press it (withou
 
Along  with the  pump,  you  will find an adapter that should be screwed to the air valve  and fitted into the pump 
hose so that there is no air loss when inflating.
 
First inflate all the air chambers a little, without much p
the chambers until they are stiff and without wrinkles.
 
The air pressure of the chambers should  be kept at  3 psi. In  practice, the tubes are correctly inflated  when by 
pressing them with the fingers they don't yield more than ¼ of an inch. (6 mm)

 
 

 

 
Remember that the action of the sun increases the air pressure in the tubes. If you intend to leave your inflatable 
out of the water and exposed to the sun for too long you should relieve the air pres
central part of the air valve a few times. This problem does not occur when you are boating, as the contact with 
the water cools the tubes. 
 

 
 

18 – Capacity 
 

 

FLEXBOAT boats have an identification plate indicating the maximum
be transported under normal conditions. The nameplate is located on the hull near the transom
 
Weight above recommended violates regulations. Do not carry more weight or passengers than what is on the 
nameplate. 
The number of seats is not necessarily the indication of the number of people that the boat can safely carry.
 
Weight  above  recommended,  improper  loading  and  inadequate  weight  distribution  are  significant  c
accidents. Always use extra caution in rou
 
 

 

19 – Engine ratings  

 
We  recommend  that  you  do  not  install  motors  with  higher  horsepower  than  what  is  stated  on  the  nameplate 
affixed to the product. Inflatable boats are light thus require less engine power to do the same job as other types 
of heavier vessels.  
 
Bigger than reasonable motorization in inflatables red
 
Motorization higher than recommended may cause:
 

  Accidents 

  Hurt the certification and construction standards.

  Put too much weight in the stern whi

  Greater difficulty in finding the right the distribution.

  Damages to the transom.

 
 

Owner’s Manual – Small boats up to 10ft  

amount of air inside the tubes, just press it (without turning it) as often as needed. 

Along  with the  pump,  you  will find an adapter that should be screwed to the air valve  and fitted into the pump 
hose so that there is no air loss when inflating. 

First inflate all the air chambers a little, without much pressure, just to shape the boat. Then complete the air in 
the chambers until they are stiff and without wrinkles. 

The air pressure of the chambers should  be kept at  3 psi. In  practice, the tubes are correctly inflated  when by 

s they don't yield more than ¼ of an inch. (6 mm) 

Remember that the action of the sun increases the air pressure in the tubes. If you intend to leave your inflatable 
out of the water and exposed to the sun for too long you should relieve the air pressure slightly by squeezing the 
central part of the air valve a few times. This problem does not occur when you are boating, as the contact with 

FLEXBOAT boats have an identification plate indicating the maximum capacity of persons and cargo possible to 
be transported under normal conditions. The nameplate is located on the hull near the transom

Weight above recommended violates regulations. Do not carry more weight or passengers than what is on the 

he number of seats is not necessarily the indication of the number of people that the boat can safely carry.

Weight  above  recommended,  improper  loading  and  inadequate  weight  distribution  are  significant  c

extra caution in rough waters. 

We  recommend  that  you  do  not  install  motors  with  higher  horsepower  than  what  is  stated  on  the  nameplate 

Inflatable boats are light thus require less engine power to do the same job as other types 

Bigger than reasonable motorization in inflatables reduces stability and steerability. 

Motorization higher than recommended may cause: 

Hurt the certification and construction standards. 
Put too much weight in the stern which will raise the bow. 
Greater difficulty in finding the right the distribution. 
Damages to the transom. 

Small boats up to 10ft   

 

18 

Along  with the  pump,  you  will find an adapter that should be screwed to the air valve  and fitted into the pump 

Then complete the air in 

The air pressure of the chambers should  be kept at  3 psi. In  practice, the tubes are correctly inflated  when by 

 

Remember that the action of the sun increases the air pressure in the tubes. If you intend to leave your inflatable 

sure slightly by squeezing the 

central part of the air valve a few times. This problem does not occur when you are boating, as the contact with 

capacity of persons and cargo possible to 

be transported under normal conditions. The nameplate is located on the hull near the transom 

Weight above recommended violates regulations. Do not carry more weight or passengers than what is on the 

he number of seats is not necessarily the indication of the number of people that the boat can safely carry. 

Weight  above  recommended,  improper  loading  and  inadequate  weight  distribution  are  significant  causes  of 

We  recommend  that  you  do  not  install  motors  with  higher  horsepower  than  what  is  stated  on  the  nameplate 

Inflatable boats are light thus require less engine power to do the same job as other types 

Summary of Contents for Mini SR

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Page 2: ...ing the SR 10 15 Knowing the SR 10 S 16 Basic items for all models 17 How to inflate your Flexboat 18 Maximum capacity 19 Engine ratings 20 Maintenance and cleaning 20 1 Hull and cockpit cleaning 20 2...

Page 3: ...s the right to do changes to this Manual at any time as needed Late 1988 Jaime Jose Alves Silva an entrepreneur from Rio de Janeiro decided to settle in Sao Paulo after arching for technology and for...

Page 4: ...ulations Accident reports Operators license if needed Owner s Manual Small boats up to 10ft All our boats are subjected to quality tests before delivery to the customer guaranteeing a superior level o...

Page 5: ...are made of fiberglass thus increasing its durability even when exposed to bad weather Bottom type Flat bottom with fiberglass planks and Hypalon fabric Materials Transom plate and bottom planks consi...

Page 6: ...rrying bags that can cle Transverse and longitudinal aluminum profiles guarantee rigidity to the bottom during navigation Bottom type V bottom with fiberglass and inflatable keel with Hypalon fabric M...

Page 7: ...ttom in the boat Install the bottom parts following their numbers Start at the bow with part 1 and move your way to the Part 4 should be the last one to be put in place First fit part 4 into part 5 an...

Page 8: ...at onto the screw installed on the tube Tighten the bolts Repeat on the o nflated keel Lifeline Mini SR SR 9 5 SR 10 and SR 10 S line of rigid bottom boats They all have a rigid fiberglass bottom whic...

Page 9: ...wner s Manual Small boats up to 10ft TD 8 TD 10 Mini SR SR 9 5 8 ft 2 in 10 ft 7 ft 5 in 9 ft 5 in 5 ft 10 in 7 ft 5 in 5 ft 2 in 6 ft 5 in 5 ft 5 ft 4 in 4 ft 4 in 5 ft 5 in 2 ft 5 in 2 ft 6 in 2 ft...

Page 10: ...in the bow 9 Knowing the Miniflex S Owner s Manual Small boats up to 10ft rubber handle in the bow vulcanized to the tube Triangular shaped stainless steel fixture in the bow for towing anchoring and...

Page 11: ...ng and tying to the dock Owner s Manual Small boats up to 10ft steel D ring in the bow EVA padded fiberglass captain seat Triangular shaped stainless steel fixture in the bow for towing anchoring and...

Page 12: ...Bow TD 8 carrying bag 11 Knowing the TD 10 Owner s Manual Small boats up to 10ft Two paddles carrying bag Small boats up to 10ft 12 Two paddles...

Page 13: ...shaped stainless steel fixture in the bow for t Inflatable keel Towing fixture 12 Knowing the Mini SR Owner s Manual Small boats up to 10ft seat Triangular shaped stainless steel fixture in the bow f...

Page 14: ...ng the SR 9 5 Items located at the transom plate Nylon plate Boat ID label Drainplug with valve Two stainless steel U bolts EVA padded fiberglass captain U ring located in the bow inside the boat Owne...

Page 15: ...tribution offering quick planning and great overall perfo Bow storage compartment with fiberglass cover and stainless steel latch with 2 internal stainless steel rings fuel tank and fuel hose and clam...

Page 16: ...ull with injected polyurethane between hull and liner Rubber handle on the sides of the tubes Transom plate Rubber handle Owner s Manual Small boats up to 10ft Fuel tank compartment EVA padded seat Tw...

Page 17: ...e a device that when pressed releases the air in the tubes If this device is pressed and turned clockwise turn the valve will remain op Owner s Manual Small boats up to 10ft Two aluminum paddles with...

Page 18: ...correctly inflated when by s they don t yield more than of an inch 6 mm Remember that the action of the sun increases the air pressure in the tubes If you intend to leave your inflatable out of the w...

Page 19: ...o remove it periodically to clean the hull below the waterline Barnacles should be removed with a wooden scraper or plastic spatula so as not to damage the gelco The inside of the boat also needs to b...

Page 20: ...ces where the water is not so clean and there are places in the ocean where water is saltier and places where salt is not present The cleaner and saltier the water is where you are using your boat the...

Page 21: ...NOT TO BE USED on board Rugged sponges or steel sponges should be avoided altogether either to clean fiberglass surfaces or to clean metal or stainless steel parts Not only they can scratch the gel c...

Page 22: ...boat at all times Inform the port authority about your departure When leaving the marina let us know where you are going and tell us the expected time of return This is very important Capacity Do not...

Page 23: ...another boat may not be a good Idea If it is necessary stay close to the boat which is having problems until help arrives but don t try to do something you don t know because the result can be even wo...

Page 24: ...lly in low visibility situations thus avoiding risky and especially dangerous maneuvers Never throw garbage cans oil or any polluting material into the water Have everyone on board sit down before acc...

Page 25: ...ays take into account e boat remove the cover from the drain valve and increase the speed so the It prevents risks and energy consumption without having to turn off each and Open the drain plug to dra...

Page 26: ...a that due to moisture In order not to have so many problems with fuel aging in the tank in fact fuel reacts in contact with the oxygen of the air and changes its properties the ideal is to keep the b...

Page 27: ...palon and Neoprene allows the user to repair small holes in a simple FLEXBOAT inflatables are equipped with a repair kit containing special adhesive for cold vulcanization pieces of fabric in the same...

Page 28: ...parts preventing air bubbles from forming and then firmly press the surface using a piece of Wood At the end of the operation it is necessary to wait a minimum of 24 hours to complete the cold vulcani...

Page 29: ...9 Use the tool in order to do the final tightening Step 10 Inflate the tube to 0 213 bar or 3 1 PSI Step 11 Use water and soap to check for air leaks Step 12 Close the valve Step 6 Take off the damage...

Page 30: ...uce floa allowing continued navigation at slow speeds safely rigid FLEXBOAT inflatable boats SR line also known as R I B combine rigid fiberglass hull with tubes inflatable part of the product The rig...

Page 31: ...AT inflatable boat and agrees to repair or replace for the period indicated below from the date of purchase of the vessel the products ured by Flexboat that in normal use for the purpose they were des...

Page 32: ...t any time to modify discontinue or alter characteristics of any model it produces as well as the conditions expressed herein without thereby being able to respond to the owner of the el as set out in...

Page 33: ...he warranty does not cover the following items Collision punctures riots vandalism theft or fire Vessels which have been modified in any way in their format varying from the manufacturer s Surface dam...

Page 34: ...Model Serial number Tube color Dealer Date of sale Owner s Manual Small boats up to 10ft WARRANTY CARD CUSTOMER CUSTOMER CUSTOMER CUSTOMER YOUR YOUR YOUR YOUR_ _ _ _F F F FLEXBOAT LEXBOAT LEXBOAT LEXB...

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