(98IO) “ISO” BOAT W / MOTOR MOUNTING (TYPE II) ENGLISH 4.875” X 7.25” 06/17/2020
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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98A
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This is not a life saving device. Use only under competent supervision. Never allow diving into this
product. Never leave in or near the water when not in use.
Never tow from any vehicle.
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Read the complete Owner’s Manual before use and store this Manual in a safe place for future
reference.
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Follow all the Safety and Operating Instructions on this Manual.
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TYPE II, inflatable boats capable of taking an outboard motor. Motors are not to exceed the
maximum recommended power and weight.
• Rotating propeller may cause serious injury or death. Shut off engine when near persons in the water.
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Read the instruction of outboard motor for correct installation and operation.
• Beware of offshore winds and currents.
Never navigate alone.
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Do not exceed the maximum recommended capacities. Overloading violates regulations.
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Everyone on board must wear a Personal Floatation Device (PFD).
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Use caution when stepping or climbing aboard the boat. Step into the center of the boat for
maximum stability.
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Distribute the weight of passengers, gear, tackle box, and accessories so that the boat sits level
fore (front) to aft (back) and side-to-side.
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Do not use your boat if you suspect a puncture or leak.
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Adults should inflate the chambers in numbered sequence.
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Not for white water rafting or any other extreme sports activities.
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Not for commercial or rental use.
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Follow these rules to avoid drowning, paralysis or other serious injuries.
WARNING
Introduction
This manual has been compiled to help you to operate your craft with safety and
pleasure. It contains details of the craft, the equipment supplied or fitted, its systems,
and information on its operation and maintenance. Please read it carefully, and familiarize
yourself with the craft before using it.
If this is your first craft, or you are changing to a type of craft you are not familiar with, for your
own comfort and safety, please ensure that you obtain handling and operating experience
before assuming command of the craft. Your dealer or national sailing federation or yacht club
will be pleased to advise you of local sea school, or competent instructors.
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SECURE PLACE, AND HAND IT OVER TO THE NEW
OWNER WHEN YOU SELL THE CRAFT.
RECORD THE “WATERCRAFT IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER” (WIN) WHICH IS PRINTED ON THE BOAT’S HULL IN THE FOLLOWING BOX:
Manufacture’s Certification
For boats between and including 2.5 and 24 meters hull length, a
CE
(FOR EUROPE ONLY)
mark means that the boat complies with European Directives for Recreational Craft 2013/53/
EU as published by the International Organization for Standardization, ISO 6185.
NMMA
(FOR USA ONLY) certification means that the boat, sold in the United States, has
been judged by the National Marine Manufacture’s Association to be in compliance with the
U.S. Coast Guard Regulations and American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) standards and
recommended practices.
Safety
WIN:
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Boat Design Category D -“SHELTERED WATERS”-:
Designed for voyages on sheltered coastal
waters, small bays, small lakes, rivers and canals when conditions up to, and including, wind force
4 and significant wave heights up to, and including, 0.3 m may be experienced, with occasional
waves of 0.5 m maximum height, for example from passing vessels.