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SAFETY

 

 

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SAFETY EQUIPMENT 

The owner/operator is responsible for ensuring that appropriate safety equipment is onboard and 
is in proper working condition. The type of safety equipment and quantity will depend on the 
conditions expected and length of trip. 
The type of safety equipment required will depend on local or national regulations. In most 
countries, safety equipment of the following type is required: 

 

Emergency Engine Kill Switch Lanyard. 

 

Personal Flotation Devices (PFD). 

 

Horn or Whistle. 

 

A manual bailing device for removing water from the boat (bucket, hand pump). 

 

Visual Distress Signals. 

 

 

CONSULT YOUR LOCAL DEALER REGARDING REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT IN YOUR 
COUNTRY/STATE BEFORE GOING AFLOAT. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Silver Line S250

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Page 2: ...CONTENTS Edition 3 February 2021...

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Page 4: ...of persons 13 Maximum loading capacity 13 Engine information 14 Risk of flooding and stability 15 Stability and buoyancy 17 Risk of fire or explosion 18 Electrical systems Safety rules 20 Engine start...

Page 5: ...ilder s plate 25 Before operating your craft 27 Weather 27 Checklist before departure 27 General 28 Checking the boat and equipment 29 Rules to observe when afloat 30 Operating the craft 31 Wood seats...

Page 6: ...e boat from the water 49 Towing 50 Technical information 55 Technical specifications 55 Standard and optional equipment 57 General arrangement of a boat S250 S330 59 General arrangement of a boat S300...

Page 7: ...ading passengers for S300 S330 67 Service and maintenance 68 Cleaning 68 Cleaning of tube 69 Airtightness of the inflatable tube 70 Maintenance of stainless steel 72 Winterizing and storage 72 Regular...

Page 8: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS 8 Warranty period 77 Warranty coverage 78 Warranty exclusions 79 Warranty certificate 80 For your notes 81...

Page 9: ...e take time to read it carefully so as to become familiar with your new boat Make sure that you fully understand the controls and instructions before operating the boat Improper operation can be extre...

Page 10: ...ous injury This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentia...

Page 11: ...your boat since standard and optional equipment may vary from model to model Data sheets and specifications given in this manual relate to the boat s characteristics at the time of publishing Grand re...

Page 12: ...is designed to operate in the following conditions Wind Beaufort scale up to and including Force 6 4 Significant wave height H1 3 meters up to and including 2 0 3 meters Explanatory note A watercraft...

Page 13: ...OPLE AND EQUIPMENT MUST NEVER EXCEED THE MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED LOAD ALWAYS USE THE SEATS SEATING SPACES PROVIDED MAXIMUM LOADING CAPACITY You can find the maximum load capacity in the TECHNICAL INFORMAT...

Page 14: ...cities maximum engine weights for each model are given in the technical data sheet of TECHNICAL INFORMATION section Please refer to the manual supplied by motor manufacturer before operating the motor...

Page 15: ...AND STABILITY HULL DRAINAGE NEVER OPEN THE HULL DRAIN PLUG WHEN AFLOAT To drain the hull remove the plug fig 1 Fig 1 The hull drain plug is located on the transom After removal refit and re tighten do...

Page 16: ...COCKPIT DRAIN VALVE SO THAT WATER RAINWATER FOR INSTANCE CAN EASILY DRAIN OUT OF THE BOAT AND NO DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL COMPONENTS E G THE BATTERY WILL OCCUR The boat is equipped with one cockpit dra...

Page 17: ...all times and that conditions on the water can change suddenly with little prior notice Before using your boat it is strongly recommended that appropriate training is given to all crew members in the...

Page 18: ...ined by your dealer or a qualified technician and any defects are repaired NEGLECTING REGULAR INSPECTIONS AND REPAIRS MAY LEAD TO A SERIOUS INJURY OR DAMAGE AND WILL REDUCE THE LIFE OF YOUR BOAT RISK...

Page 19: ...LEAKS DO NOT SMOKE OR USE AN OPEN FLAME WHEN FUELING THE BOAT BATTERY 1 AVOID SPARKS AND EXPOSED FLAMES NEAR BATTERY IT MAY EXPLODE 2 KEEP BATTERY TERMINALS PROTECTED SO AS TO AVOID A SHORT CIRCUIT O...

Page 20: ...for correct procedures before using the engine BE SURE THE ENGINE IS NOT IN GEAR BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO START IT MAN OVERBOARD PREVENTION AND RECOVERY Man overboard prevention The working deck has an an...

Page 21: ...is underway MEANS OF REBOARDING Due to low freeboard there are no specific devices to re board When using safety handles caution must be paid to prevent the boat from capsizing Make sure the engine s...

Page 22: ...of trip The type of safety equipment required will depend on local or national regulations In most countries safety equipment of the following type is required Emergency Engine Kill Switch Lanyard Per...

Page 23: ...AVOID BOW RIDING AS IT MAY BE ILLEGAL AND IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS DO NOT MAKE SHARP TURNS AT HIGH SPEEDS YOU COULD BE EJECTED FROM THE BOAT DO NOT MAKE VIOLENT CHANGES IN DIRECTION WITHOUT INFORMING P...

Page 24: ...ry boat has Watercraft Identification Number WIN which uniquely identifies your boat and is important for safety and identification purposes The WIN is marked on a non removable metal plate which is f...

Page 25: ...safety requirements obligatory safety equipment carried on the boat maximum authorized distance you can navigate from a port etc may vary according to the country or state Fig 4 Builder s plate 1 Des...

Page 26: ...ve 2013 53 EU Category C D Navigation Inshore Protected water Wind speed Beaufort scale Up to and including F6 Up to and including F4 Significant height of wave to consider in meters Up to and includi...

Page 27: ...ickly If the weather suddenly changes and conditions become rough Try to find shelter as soon as possible because riding out a storm at sea can be extremely dangerous Reduce speed whilst maintaining s...

Page 28: ...at operation to all passengers 5 ENSURE that at least one passenger is able to operate the craft and motor provide training as needed 6 FAMILIARISE all passengers with safety procedures and drills 7 L...

Page 29: ...ure that you do not exceed the recommended maximum load indicated on the Builder s plate Check the load is evenly distributed Make sure that each passenger is seated or has a seat available Inform all...

Page 30: ...boat Always operate your boat with courtesy and respect for others Respect local regulations and practices Near the shore navigate within designated boating areas Always be sure that you can reach she...

Page 31: ...pack the boat and unfold the inflatable tube Install the wooden seat S250 S275 S300 S330 For that Insert the seat stops on the lower surface of the wooden seats into the holes of the brackets on the t...

Page 32: ...manual Place back and fix overhead part of the steering console by means of washers and nuts M8 from complete set Tighten all the bolts and nuts Fig 6 Installation of steering console CL 11 TO AVIOD T...

Page 33: ...s own installation manual Place back and fix overhead part of the steering console by means of washers and nuts M8 from complete set Tighten all the bolts and nuts Fig 7 Installation of steering conso...

Page 34: ...k washer fig 8 Tighten all the bolts Place back the seat Fig 8 Installation of container TO AVIOD THE WATER PENETRATION INTO THE CONSOLE AND HULL INNER LAYERS PLEASE TIGHT ALL THE HOLE FREE SPACE WITH...

Page 35: ...Option 1 If the boat is equipped with a valve as shown in figure 9 follow the instructions below Fig 9 Inflation valve option 1 To inflate the tube chamber first open the valve cap by turning it abou...

Page 36: ...dle is in the normal closed position the valve operates as a check valve and opens when air is pumped into the tube To release air from the tube press down and hold the spindle If you need to fully de...

Page 37: ...inflate the tube chambers use the foot pump fig 11 supplied Fig 11 Foot pump Insert the end of the hose into the inflation valve using one of the appropriate adapters Make sure the adaptor makes an a...

Page 38: ...Option 2 If the boat is equipped with a valve as shown in figure 12 follow the instructions below To open the valve cap turn it a quarter counter clockwise The plunger should be in the upper closed po...

Page 39: ...ess the plunger To fully deflate the tube chamber fully depress and then release the plunger so that it locks in the lower open position To inflate the tube you can also use a small electric boat pump...

Page 40: ...tube is depressed by about 10 mm inch this indicates that the pressure is approximately correct After the tube chambers have been inflated to the nominal pressure replace the valve caps valve options...

Page 41: ...IF THE PRESSURE WITHIN THE TUBE BECOMES EXCESSIVE THE GLUED JOINTS MAY BE DAMAGED If the ambient temperature rises significantly or you intend leaving the boat in direct sunlight we recommend you reli...

Page 42: ...figure 14 It serves to protect the tube from over inflation and excess pressure build up due to solar heat Without strainer With strainer Fig 14 Overpressure valve Ultrafine mesh of the filter cup pre...

Page 43: ...n of the motor on your boat The optimum position is with the propeller axis parallel with the water Fig 15 Optimum trim If the motor is tilted too far outwards from the transom the boat will tend to p...

Page 44: ...the engine kill switch lanyard is to turn off the engine if for any reason the operator is removed from the steering position WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING THE KILL SWITCH LANYARD SHOULD ALWAYS BE WORN O...

Page 45: ...Silver Line S250 S330 Owner s Manual LIFTING EYES The boat is fitted with lifting eyes at the bow and rear fig 19 20 Use these eyes to lift the boat Fig 19 Bow lifting eyes 2 positions Fig 20 Rear li...

Page 46: ...ocedure When anchoring your boat make sure that you will not create a potentially dangerous situation for yourself other boats or people ANCHOR ONLY IN AREAS WHERE YOUR BOAT WILL NOT HINDER OTHER BOAT...

Page 47: ...ATING THE CRAFT 47 Silver Line S250 S330 Owner s Manual MOORING Use the bow towing eyes and rear lifting eyes for mooring Fig 21 Bow towing eyes Fig 22 Rear lifting eyes Rear lifting eyes Bow towing e...

Page 48: ...rain water does not accumulate in the boat Breaking strength of rear lifting eyes kN S250 S275 S300 S330 3 3 4 5 THE BREAKING STRENGTH OF LINES SHALL IN GENERAL NOT EXCEED 80 OF THE BREAKING STRENGTH...

Page 49: ...ds can damage the hull tube motor or propeller Do not power the boat onto land as serious damage to the hull and tube may result Do not drag the boat across rough or abrasive surfaces rocks concrete e...

Page 50: ...or advice and select the correct line for your application Do not tow with three strand nylon rope Fasten the towed boat securely and observe it continuously Avoid towing a tender over long distances...

Page 51: ...towing eyes located at the bow Fig 23 Towing eyes and possible options of boat towing Breaking strength of bow towing eyes kN S250 S275 S300 S330 4 4 5 6 6 THE BREAKING STRENGTH OF LINES SHALL IN GEN...

Page 52: ...OPERATING THE CRAFT 52 ADDITIONAL CONSOLE SEAT S300L S330L IF APPLICABLE Fig 24 Additional console seat for S300L S330L...

Page 53: ...OPERATING THE CRAFT 53 Silver Line S250 S330 Owner s Manual SOFT SEAT CUSHIONS WITH UNDER SEAT BAGS Fig 25 Soft seat cushions with under seat bags...

Page 54: ...n which decreases fatigue Protection for boat surfaces against scratches chips and dents Noise reduction characteristics ideal for fishermen The following area of your boat depending on the model can...

Page 55: ...ches 250 8 2 275 9 0 300 9 10 330 10 10 Length internal cm ft inches 166 5 5 182 6 0 200 6 7 218 7 2 Beam width cm ft inches 146 4 9 155 5 1 167 5 6 169 5 7 Width internal cm ft inches 62 2 0 70 2 4 7...

Page 56: ...ximum height light craft m ft inches 0 45 1 5 0 45 1 5 0 5 1 6 0 54 1 8 Maximum draft fully loaded from hull s underside lowest point m ft inches 0 24 0 8 0 24 0 8 0 25 0 8 0 26 0 8 Engine recommended...

Page 57: ...wooden seats one seat on S250 Two oarlocks with two oars and oar posts Two front and two rear stainless steel lifting eyes Three towing bow eyes Bow grab handle and two rear handles S300 S330 Flat ant...

Page 58: ...L EQUIPMENT Additional console seat S300L S330L Fiberglass step ends for inflatable tube except S250 Bow stowage bag Soft seat cushions with under seat bags Bow step plate with clam bollard S300 S330...

Page 59: ...OF A BOAT S250 S330 Fig 27 General arrangement of a boat S250 S330 1 Buoyancy inflatable tube 2 Inflation deflation valve 3 Removable wooden seats one seat on S250 4 Oar paddle 5 Oarlock 6 Oar stowag...

Page 60: ...28 General arrangement of a boat S300S S330S 1 Buoyancy inflatable tube 2 Inflation deflation valve 3 Steering console 4 Steering system wheel cable 5 Oar paddle 6 Oarlock 7 Oar stowage 8 Safety hand...

Page 61: ...9 General arrangement of a boat S300L S330L 1 Buoyancy inflatable tube 2 Inflation deflation valve 3 CL 17 Steering console 4 Steering system wheel cable 5 Overpressure valve 6 Safety handle 7 Side se...

Page 62: ...TECHNICAL DETAILS 62 GENERAL VIEW OF A BOAT S250 Fig 30 General view of a boat S250...

Page 63: ...TECHNICAL DETAILS 63 Silver Line S250 S330 Owner s Manual GENERAL VIEW OF BOATS S275 S275F Fig 31 General view of boats S275 S275F...

Page 64: ...TECHNICAL DETAILS 64 GENERAL VIEW OF BOATS S300 S300F S300 S300F Fig 32 General view of boats S300 S300F...

Page 65: ...TECHNICAL DETAILS 65 Silver Line S250 S330 Owner s Manual GENERAL VIEW OF BOATS S330 S330F S330 S330F Fig 33 General view of boats S330 S330F...

Page 66: ...TECHNICAL DETAILS 66 LOADING PASSENGERS FOR S250 S275 S250 2 passengers S275 3 passengers Fig 34 Recommended seating arrangement for S250 S275...

Page 67: ...TECHNICAL DETAILS 67 Silver Line S250 S330 Owner s Manual LOADING PASSENGERS FOR S300 S330 S300 4 passengers S330 4 passengers Fig 35 Recommended seating arrangement for S300 S330...

Page 68: ...hemical components such as o Gasoline grease oil and any other oily product o Suntan oils lotions and any other body care products o Pollution products dirt and dust o Silicon based products To preven...

Page 69: ...very thoroughly and make sure that no soap residue remains on the surface Then dry by wiping off the surface with a soft cloth DO NOT USE Any cleaning device that might cause mechanical damage to the...

Page 70: ...pressure see the information below can occur Make sure that There are no material cracks holes and leaks All inflation valves and seams are intact ISO 6185 standard permits up to 20 loss of pressure i...

Page 71: ...us sources of leakage o Step 1 check the inflation deflation valves and overpressure valves o Step 2 check the major seams o Step 3 check the tube material from top to bottom Contact your Dealer for a...

Page 72: ...ean and dry place so that is not affected by major variations in temperature and other conditions You may store the boat o Assembled and partly inflated with a cover so as to protect it from direct su...

Page 73: ...andles handrails and all other safety related equipment Check frequently the tightness of various screws bolts and nuts with particular attention to those holding the engine onto the transom Also chec...

Page 74: ...s to be supported by the keel Lateral bunks should be used just for extra support and stability Fig 36 Trailer LIFTING THE BOAT To lift the boat and place it on davits use the factory fitted lifting e...

Page 75: ...t and hull drain plugs are open Haul the boat onto the trailer using the bow eye Make sure that the outboard engine leg is in the trailering position Refer to manufacturer s manual Secure the boat to...

Page 76: ...OUT OF DESIGNATED SWIMMING AREAS RESPECT ALL ANIMAL LIFE BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVERFILL THE FUEL TANK DON T MAKE UNNECESSARY NOISE DO NOT DISCHARGE OIL OR FUELS INTO THE WATER DO NOT LITTER The health of...

Page 77: ...oats purchased from an Authorised Grand Marine Reseller By using the Grand Inflatable Boats the owner and operator understands and agree to undertake all instructions in the Grand Owner s Manual and a...

Page 78: ...ted to repair or at Grand option replacement of parts suffering from any of the defects described above during the warranty period The judgment of Grand is final concerning the extent of items covered...

Page 79: ...in the Grand Owner s Manual Operating the craft beyond the design category Damage caused by improper or lack of maintenance winterization or storage Damage caused by abuse impact accident misuse abno...

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