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BOAT COMPONENTS

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TRANSOM VIEW

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25034

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Lifting ring

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Motor plate

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Manufacturer's plate

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Drain plug

SIDE VIEW

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20672

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Port air chamber valve

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Front air chamber valve

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Front lifting ring

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Starboard air chamber

valve

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Summary of Contents for Dynamic 260

Page 1: ...commended for anyone who is not familiar with the rules and regulations on operating a boat Please read and understand this manual carefully before operating your inflatable boat 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 warranty statement contains ...

Page 2: ...ne HIN Engine Serial Number Engine Model Number Mercury Marine Fond du Lac Wisconsin U S A Litho in U S A 2006 Mercury Marine Mercury Mercury Marine MerCruiser Mercury MerCruiser Mercury Racing Mercury Precision Parts Mercury Propellers Mariner Quicksilver 1 On The Water Alpha Bravo Pro Max OptiMax Sport Jet K Planes MerCathode RideGuide SmartCraft Zero Effort M with Waves logo Mercury with Waves ...

Page 3: ...6 Before Operating Your Boat 6 Lanyard Stop Switch 7 Protecting People In The Water 9 Wave And Wake Jumping 10 Impact With Underwater Hazards 11 Exhaust Emissions 12 Safe Boating Suggestions 14 Specifications 15 Manufacturer s Plate 17 BOAT COMPONENTS Components Location 19 TRANSPORTING Trailering Boat 21 OPERATION Inflation 22 Lifting the Boat 23 Outboard Power 23 Pre Operating Check List 24 Drai...

Page 4: ...Beaching 26 MAINTENANCE Cleaning Procedure 27 Deflating 27 Air Chamber Repair Hypalon Fabric 28 Air Chamber Repair PVC Fabric 30 STORAGE Storage Preparation 32 OWNERS SERVICE ASSISTANCE Service Assistance 33 Parts And Accessories Inquiries 33 Service Away From Home 33 ...

Page 5: ...nd du Lac WI 54936 1939 920 929 5054 Fax 920 929 5893 Upon processing the transfer of warranty Mercury Marine will send registration verification to the new owner of the product by mail 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...

Page 6: ...it to Mercury Marine via MercNET E mail or mail Upon receipt of this warranty registration Mercury Marine will record the registration 3 Upon processing the warranty registration Mercury Marine will send registration verification by mail to the purchaser of the product If this registration verification is not received within 30 days please contact your selling dealer immediately Warranty coverage ...

Page 7: ...T BE MET IN ORDER TO OBTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE Warranty coverage is available only to retail customers that purchase from a Dealer authorized by Mercury Marine to distribute the product in the country in which the sale occurred Warranty coverage becomes available upon proper registration of the product by the authorized dealer Routine maintenance outlined in the Operation and Maintenance Manual mus...

Page 8: ...rder to obtain coverage WHAT IS NOT COVERED This Limited Warranty does not cover routine maintenance items adjustments normal wear and tear puncture discoloration oxidation abrasion or damage caused by abuse abnormal use neglect accident improper service use of an accessory or part not manufactured or sold by Mercury Marine or alteration or removal of parts Use of the product for racing or other c...

Page 9: ...S ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LIFE OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS WARRANTY SOME STATES COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW FOR THE DISCLAIMERS LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS IDENTIFIED ABOVE AS A RESULT THEY MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE...

Page 10: ...perate your boat properly If you have any questions contact your dealer Safety and operating information that is practiced along with using good common sense can help prevent personal injury and product damage This manual uses the following safety alerts to draw your attention to special safety instructions that should be followed WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if...

Page 11: ... 152 cm 4 and 5 feet in length when stretched out with an element on one end made to be inserted into the switch and a snap on the other end for attaching to the operator The lanyard is coiled to make its at rest condition as short as possible to minimize the likelihood of lanyard entanglement with nearby objects Its stretched out length is made to minimize the likelihood of accidental activation ...

Page 12: ...hallow or obstacle infested waters releasing your grip on a steering wheel or tiller handle that is pulling in one direction drinking alcohol or consuming drugs or daring high speed boat maneuvers While activation of the lanyard stop switch will stop the engine immediately a boat will continue to coast for some distance depending upon the velocity and degree of any turn at shut down However the bo...

Page 13: ...nt of the boat who could be ejected over the bow and possibly struck by the gearcase or propeller Loss of power and directional control in heavy seas strong current or high winds Loss of control when docking Protecting People In The Water WHILE YOU ARE CRUISING It is very difficult for a person standing or floating in the water to take quick action to avoid a boat heading in his her direction even...

Page 14: ...ing However when this activity is done with sufficient speed to force the boat hull partially or completely out of the water certain hazards arise particularly when the boat re enters the water 14463 The primary concern is the boat changing direction while in the midst of the jump In such case the landing may cause the boat to veer violently in a new direction Such a sharp change in direction can ...

Page 15: ...ter 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 boat speed should be kept to a minimum planing speed of 24 to 40 km h 15 to 25 MPH 14462 WARNING To avoid serious injury or death from all or part...

Page 16: ...lso be checked for any hull fractures transom fractures or water leaks Operating a damaged outboard could cause additional damage to other parts of the outboard or could affect control of the boat If continued running is necessary do so at greatly reduced speeds WARNING Avoid serious injury or death from loss of boat control Continued boating with major impact damage can result in sudden component...

Page 17: ...tain running and or wind conditions permanently enclosed or canvas enclosed cabins or cockpits with insufficient ventilation 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 ...

Page 18: ...ks and required maintenance Follow a regular schedule and ensure that all repairs are properly made Know and obey all nautical rules and laws of the waterways Boat operators should complete a boating safety course Courses are offered in the U S A by 1 The U S Coast Guard Auxiliary 2 The Power Squadron 3 The Red Cross and 4 your state boating law enforcement agency Inquiries may be made to the Boat...

Page 19: ...the skier falls As an example your boat traveling at 40 km h 25 MPH will overtake a fallen skier 61 m 200 ft in front of you in 5 seconds Watch fallen skiers When using your boat for water skiing or similar activities always keep a fallen or down skier on the operator s side of the boat while returning to assist the skier The operator should always have the down skier in sight and never back up to...

Page 20: ...s 25 kg 55 lbs 40 kg 88 lbs Maximum personnel 3 4 4 Air chambers 3 3 3 Overall length 260 cm 8 ft 6 in 280 cm 9 ft 2 in 310 cm 10 ft 2 in Outer beam 144 cm 4 ft 9 in 144 cm 4 ft 9 in 164 cm 5 ft 5 in Tube diameter 38 cm 15 in 38 cm 15 in 40 cm 16 in Floor Fiberglass Fiberglass Fiberglass Tube fabric PVC or Hypalon PVC or Hypalon PVC or Hypalon ...

Page 21: ...chambers g Maximum outboard power h Maximum number of people i ISO 6185 part see following table Boat design category The following table shows the navigation use that the boat was designed and constructed for Boat Design Categories Navigation Wind Force and Wave Height A Ocean Designed for extended voyages where conditions may exceed wind force 8 Beaufort scale and wave heights of 4 m 13 ft and a...

Page 22: ...es 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 standard defines the power rating for the boat The following table shows these power ratings ISO 6185 Part Categories Powered Boat Rating Part 1 Type ll Powered boats not exceeding 4 5 kw 6 hp Part 2 ...

Page 23: ...BOAT COMPONENTS 19 Components Location BACK VIEW a 25033 a Hull identification number HIN FRONT VIEW 20670 a a Front mooring ring ...

Page 24: ... TRANSOM VIEW a b a c d 25034 a Lifting ring b Motor plate c Manufacturer s plate d Drain plug SIDE VIEW a b c d 20672 a Port air chamber valve b Front air chamber valve c Front lifting ring d Starboard air chamber valve ...

Page 25: ...raps down securely 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 recomme...

Page 26: ...tem b Closed position c Open position d Valve cap 1 Unscrew the valve caps turn a quarter of a turn counterclockwise Make sure the valve stems are in the closed position Push in on the valve stem and rotate to the closed position 2 Insert and lock the air pump fill adapter into the valve Connect the air pump hose to the fill adapter 3 Starting at one of the air valves inflate each air chamber in t...

Page 27: ...pressure is reached Lifting the Boat When using a hoist to lift the boat attach the hoist to the three lifting rings attached to the hull Empty the boat of all equipment Make sure nobody is on board during lifting 14774 Outboard Power Choose an outboard for the boat that is in accordance with the horsepower range and maximum weight limit Refer to the Specification table in this manual or the manuf...

Page 28: ... overloaded Do not exceed the 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 ...

Page 29: ...the drain and the water will automatically run out The inner diaphragm will prevent water from returning After the water has been drained replace the drain plug a b 24453 c a Lock position b Un lock position c Drain plug 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 bo...

Page 30: ...ach a single towing line to the mooring ring on front of the hull and tow the boat at slow speed 14776 Air Chamber Deflates Accidently If one of the air chambers should accidently 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 r...

Page 31: ...drain plug 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 b a c 14778 d a Valve stem b Closed position c Open position d Valve cap 1 Unscrew the valve caps turn a quarter turn count...

Page 32: ...mes with the boat is a one part glue operation and should be used for emergency minor repair For a permanent repair a two part Hypalon glue should be used This two part Hypalon glue and patching materials are available from Mercury Marine Small tears and punctures in the air chambers which are 1 cm 0 393 in or less can be repaired in an emergency Larger areas or if the patch will overlap a seam sh...

Page 33: ...me to activate the catalyst Failure to do so will create poor fabric adhesion Apply two thin layers of adhesive using a short bristle brush in a circular pattern on both the backside of the patch and the patch area on the boat Allow the first layer to dry completely approximately 15 minutes before applying the second layer The second layer should dry until tacky then apply the patch to the prepare...

Page 34: ...om Mercury Marine Small tears and punctures in the air chambers which 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 dealer for the nearest inflatable repair station For the best results when gluing the relative humidity should...

Page 35: ... 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 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 ...

Page 36: ...rs do not store the boat in water for extended periods of time Clean the boat fabric and wash the boat hull following the cleaning procedure in Maintenance Section Dry the boat thoroughly after washing 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 b...

Page 37: ...ship to resolve all problems The following information will be needed by the service office Your name and address Daytime telephone number Model and serial number of your inflatable boat The name and address of your dealership Nature of problem Parts And Accessories Inquiries All inquiries concerning genuine replacement parts and accessories should be directed to your local authorized dealer The d...

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