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Sport and Adventure

Inflatable

Sport 220/240, Sport or Adventure 250/270, 290/310, 320/340

8M0131171

617

eng

Summary of Contents for Adventure 250/270

Page 1: ...Sport and Adventure Inflatable 2017 Mercury Marine Sport 220 240 Sport or Adventure 250 270 290 310 320 340 8M0131171 617 eng ...

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Page 3: ...17 a new CE directive specifies HIN hull identification number will be replaced with WIN watercraft identification number HIN hull identification number is used primarily within the North American continent Warranty Message The product you have purchased comes with a limited warranty from Mercury Marine The terms of the warranty are set forth in the Warranty Information section of this manual The ...

Page 4: ...us Bravo One Bravo Two Bravo Three Circle M with Waves Logo K planes Mariner MerCathode MerCruiser Mercury Mercury with Waves Logo Mercury Marine Mercury Precision Parts Mercury Propellers Mercury Racing MotorGuide OptiMax Quicksilver SeaCore Skyhook SmartCraft Sport Jet Verado VesselView Zero Effort Zeus 1 On the Water and We re Driven to Win are registered trademarks of Brunswick Corporation Pro...

Page 5: ...yard Stop Switch 5 Protecting People in the Water 8 Wave and Wake Jumping 8 Impact With Underwater Hazards 9 Exhaust Emissions 10 Safe Boating Suggestions 12 Specifications 13 Manufacturer s Plate 15 Boat Components Components Location 17 Transporting Trailering Boat 19 Operation Floorboard Installation 20 Inflating 23 Outboard Power 26 Preoperating Check List 27 Drain Valve Operation 28 Loading 2...

Page 6: ...ing Instructions 33 Repairs Air Chamber Repair PVC Fabric 34 Storage Storage Preparation 36 Owner Service Assistance Local Repair Service 37 Service Away from Home 37 Parts and Accessories Inquiries 37 Service Assistance 37 Ordering Literature 39 iv eng ...

Page 7: ... of the product There is no charge for this service For products purchased outside the United States and Canada contact the distributor in your country or the Marine Power Service Center closest to you Warranty Registration United States and Canada To be eligible for warranty coverage the product must be registered with Mercury Marine At the time of sale the selling dealer should complete the warr...

Page 8: ...ine Inflatable Boats are warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship during the period described following DURATION OF COVERAGE The fiberglass hull Air Deck floor all hull attachments and accessories including but not limited to floorboards seats rope holders oar locks oars rope air pump lifting handles d rings oar holders valves seat webbings and transom integrity are covered by t...

Page 9: ...o repair and reasonable access to the product for warranty service Warranty claims shall be made by delivering the product for inspection to a Mercury Marine dealer authorized to service the product If the purchaser cannot deliver the product to such a dealer written notice must be given to Mercury Marine s service department We will then arrange for the inspection and any covered repair The purch...

Page 10: ...shall not be enforceable against Mercury Marine DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED TO THE EXTENT THAT THEY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LIFE OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS WARRANTY SOME STA...

Page 11: ...draw your attention to special safety instructions that should be followed WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE Indicates a situation which if not avoided could result in engine or major component failure Lanyard Stop Switch Th...

Page 12: ...rd stop switch is to stop the engine when the operator moves far enough away from the operator s position to activate the switch This would occur if the operator accidentally falls overboard or moves within the boat a sufficient distance from the operator s position Falling overboard and accidental ejections are more likely to occur in certain types of boats such as low sided inflatables bass boat...

Page 13: ... the operator s station without first disconnecting the stop switch lanyard from the operator Accidental or unintended activation of the switch during normal operation is also a possibility This could cause any or all of the following potentially hazardous situations Occupants could be thrown forward due to unexpected loss of forward motion a particular concern for passengers in the front of the b...

Page 14: ...al propeller rotation can cause serious injury WHILE THE BOAT IS STATIONARY WARNING A spinning propeller a moving boat or any solid device attached to the boat can cause serious injury or death to swimmers Stop the engine immediately whenever anyone in the water is near your boat Shift the outboard into neutral and shut off the engine before allowing people to swim or be in the water near your boa...

Page 15: ...ith Underwater Hazards 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 which could be struck by the outboard or the boat bottom The most important thing you can do to help reduce injury or impact damage from striking a floating or underwater object is to control the boat speed Under these conditions...

Page 16: ...peeds WARNING Operating a boat or engine with impact damage can result in product damage serious injury or death If the vessel experiences any form of impact have an authorized Mercury Marine dealer inspect and repair the vessel or power package Exhaust Emissions BE ALERT TO CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING Carbon monoxide is present in the exhaust fumes of all internal combustion engines This includes t...

Page 17: ...lation may draw in carbon monoxide Install one or more carbon monoxide detectors in your boat Although the occurrence is rare on a very calm day swimmers and passengers in an enclosed area of a stationary boat that contains or is near a running engine may be exposed to a hazardous level of carbon monoxide WHILE BOAT IS STATIONARY a Running the engine when the boat is moored in a confined space b M...

Page 18: ...the Red Cross and 4 your state boating law enforcement agency Inquiries may be made to the Boating Hotline 1 800 368 5647 or the Boat U S Foundation information number 1 800 336 BOAT Make sure everyone in the boat is properly seated Do not allow anyone to sit or ride on any part of the boat that was not intended for such use This includes the back of seats gunwales transom bow decks raised fishing...

Page 19: ...ved in certain boating accidents A boating accident must be reported if 1 there is loss of life or probable loss of life 2 there is personal injury requiring medical treatment beyond first aid 3 there is damage to boats or other property where the damage value exceeds 500 00 or 4 there is complete loss of the boat Seek further assistance from local law enforcement Specifications Description Model ...

Page 20: ...d keel air pressure 0 25 bar 3 6 psi 0 25 bar 3 6 psi 0 25 bar 3 6 psi 0 25 bar 3 6 psi Floor system Air floor Air floor Air floor Air floor Boat design category D D C C ISO 6185 parts 1 II 2 V 2 V 2 V Tube fabric PVC or CSM PVC or CSM PVC or CSM PVC or CSM Boat bottom keel fabric Same as tube fabric Same as tube fabric Same as tube fabric Same as tube fabric Air floor fabric PVC PVC PVC PVC GENER...

Page 21: ... power c Maximum number of people d Maximum load capacity people outboard fuel tank and equipment e Air chamber pressure f ISO 6185 part Refer to general information following g Boat design category refer to the following table h Maximum outboard weight Boat design category The following table shows the navigation use that the boat was designed and constructed for 51561 f e d c b a g h GENERAL INF...

Page 22: ...perience wind force 6 Beaufort scale and wave heights up to 2 m 6 5 ft D Sheltered waters Designed for voyages on sheltered coastal waters small bays small lakes rivers and canals where conditions may experience wind force 4 Beaufort scale and wave heights up to 0 5 m 1 5 ft ISO 6185 part The ISO 6185 part categories defines the power rating for the boat The following table shows these power ratin...

Page 23: ...Components Location BACK VIEW a Drain valve b Watercraft identification number hull identification number FRONT VIEW a Towing ring b Lifting handle 58538 a b 58540 a a b BOAT COMPONENTS eng 17 ...

Page 24: ...late c Drain valve d Manufacturer s plate SIDE VIEW a Oar b Port air chamber valve c Front air chamber valve d Keel air chamber valve not shown e Starboard air chamber valve not shown 58541 a a b c d 58542 a b c e d BOAT COMPONENTS 18 eng ...

Page 25: ... so they will prohibit boat movement Make sure to protect the air chamber tubes so they will not get chafed or damaged from the tie down straps Trailer your boat with the outboard tilted down in a vertical operating position If additional ground clearance is required the outboard should be tilted up using an accessory outboard support device Refer to your local dealer for recommendations Additiona...

Page 26: ...before the boat is inflated NOTE Each H channel should be installed with the larger flat side facing up Assemble floorboards with the printed identifying number facing up Four board models a H channel Short b Side joiner c H channel Long 1 2 3 4 a b b c c 18129 OPERATION 20 eng ...

Page 27: ...r a flat surface that is clean and free of sharp objects 2 Unfold the boat and spread it out flat 3 Slide the front floorboard No 1 into the bow Position the hole opening over the keel air chamber valve a Front floorboard 1 2 3 4 5 a b b c c c 18130 a 18092 OPERATION eng 21 ...

Page 28: ...rboards position boards No 2 and 3 so they are forming an inverted V shape On models having five floorboards position boards No 3 and 4 so they are forming an inverted V shape Align the side edges of the floorboards so they are straight and then push down on the V joint to flatten the floorboards a H channels Larger flat side facing up b Push down a b 18094 b a 10139 OPERATION 22 eng ...

Page 29: ...or 7 Attach a side joiner onto each side of the floorboards within the recessed portion of the floor a Side joiners Inflating NOTICE Overinflation may result in damaged seams or bulkheads Do not use a compressed air source to fill the air chambers a a 18141 OPERATION eng 23 ...

Page 30: ...red using the air gauge provided with the air pump or using an accessory air pressure gauge HAND PUMP The hand pump can be operated as a single action or double action pump Close the valve on the pump to operate it as a double action pump Open the valve to operate it as a single action pump The hand pump has two modes of operation inflate and deflate 1 Insert and lock the air pressure gauge into t...

Page 31: ...ing the keel air chamber Inflate the air chambers as follows NOTE Install the removable seat before the boat is fully inflated Hook the flanges that are located on the bottom of the seat into the nylon straps on the side air chambers a Fit the floorboards into the boat Refer to Floorboard Installation b Unscrew the valve caps by turning a quarter of a turn counterclockwise a b c d INFLATE 52296 52...

Page 32: ...psi 3 After inflation install the valve caps tight turn clockwise NOTE Always be aware of the air pressure in the air chambers The air volume inside the air chambers will expand as the internal air temperature rises this will cause the air pressure to fluctuate depending on water temperature and weather conditions A boat that is correctly inflated may experience a drop in air pressure and require ...

Page 33: ...he maximum number of passengers or load capacity Look at the boat capacity plate Be sure there is an approved personal flotation device of suitable size for each person aboard and readily accessible it is the law Check that the paddles are in the boat in case of engine trouble Be sure the operator knows safe navigation boating and operating procedures Be sure there is a ring type life buoy or buoy...

Page 34: ...rom entering the boat After the water has been drained slide the drain to the closed position Loading IMPORTANT Do not exceed the maximum number of passengers or load capacity of the boat Refer to the specification table in this manual or the manufacturer s plate on the boat for the maximum number of passengers and load capacity of the boat Position and distribute the load evenly in the boat to he...

Page 35: ...er You may be struck by the engine or propeller if you fall from a moving boat Mercury recommends that the operator and passengers sit on a seat kneel or sit inside the boat while the boat is underway and use the available handholds to secure themselves The operator should always use the lanyard stop switch when operating the boat OPERATION eng 29 ...

Page 36: ...Position the passengers evenly in the boat 52090 220 240 250 270 290 310 320 340 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x X occupant position OPERATION 30 eng ...

Page 37: ... and tow the boat at slow speed 17354 Air Chamber Deflates Accidentally If one of the air chambers should accidentally deflate while you are operating the boat shift the weight to the opposite side of the deflated air chamber and slowly head for shore Beaching It is recommended that the boat not be powered onto the beach dragged across rocks sand gravel or pavement as damage to the fabric and or h...

Page 38: ...ls in the preservatives may dry out the fabric Deflating IMPORTANT When deflating the side air chambers do not deflate one side air chamber at a time When deflating maintain a balanced air pressure between air chambers to prevent stress or potential damage to the inside diaphragms that separate the air chambers a Valve stem b Closed position c Open position d Valve cap 1 Unscrew the valve caps by ...

Page 39: ...ove the seat oars and any equipment 3 Fold the deflated sides inward until the oar locks meet in the middle 4 Fold the boat transom inward and then fold in the two rear cones inward over the transom 18166 5 Starting at the transom end roll up the boat from the transom towards the bow 18168 MAINTENANCE eng 33 ...

Page 40: ... the Marine Power Service Center closest to you for assistance purchasing the correct type of glue adhesive for your product Small tears and punctures in the air chambers that are 1 cm 0 393 in or less can be repaired in an emergency Larger areas or if the patch will overlap a seam should be patched by a professional repair technician at an inflatable repair station Contact your local Mercury deal...

Page 41: ... in a circular pattern on both the back side of the patch and the patch area on the boat Allow each layer to dry for 5 10 minutes before applying the next layer After applying the third layer wait 5 10 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 force out any air bubbles that may have been trapped under the pat...

Page 42: ...marine growth or polluted waters do not store the boat in water for extended periods of time After washing allow the boat to dry thoroughly before placing into storage The boat can be stored inflated or deflated Store the boat in a cool dry area that is protected from excess exposure from the sun Cover the boat to block direct sunlight exposure if the boat is to be stored outside for an extended p...

Page 43: ...it to your authorized dealer Only authorized dealers specialize in Mercury products and have factory trained mechanics special tools and equipment and genuine Quicksilver parts and accessories to properly service your engine NOTE Quicksilver parts and accessories are engineered and built by Mercury Marine specifically for your power package SERVICE AWAY FROM HOME If you are away from your local de...

Page 44: ...ssories from the factory Mercury Marine does not sell to unauthorized dealers or retail customers When inquiring about parts and accessories the dealer requires the engine model and serial numbers to order the correct parts RESOLVING A PROBLEM Satisfaction with your Mercury product is important to your dealer and to us If you ever have a problem question or concern about your power package contact...

Page 45: ...175 Australia Fax 61 3 9706 7228 Europe Middle East Africa Telephone 32 87 32 32 11 Brunswick Marine Europe Parc Industriel de Petit Rechain B 4800 Verviers Belgium Fax 32 87 31 19 65 Mexico Central America South America Caribbean Telephone 1 954 744 3500 Mercury Marine 11650 Interchange Circle North Miramar FL 33025 U S A Fax 1 954 744 3535 Japan Telephone 072 233 8888 Kisaka Co Ltd 4 130 Kannabe...

Page 46: ...OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA Contact your nearest Mercury Marine authorized service center to order additional literature that is available for your particular power package Submit the following order form with payment to Mercury Marine Attn Publications Department W6250 Pioneer Road P O Box 1939 Fond du Lac WI 54936 1939 Ship To Copy this form and print or type This is your shipping label...

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