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B18

AL / CC / DC

OWNER ’S MANUAL

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Page 3: ...Owner s Manual Ockelbo B18 AL CC DC Date of issue 2018 03 10 rev 1 AB Ockelbo Aluminiumb tar Magasinsgatan 7 SE 903 27 Ume Sweden info ockelboboats se www ockelboboats se...

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Page 5: ...ning of objects 7 2 1 7 Nautical charts 7 2 1 8 Safety check of the boat 8 2 1 9 Inform about your route 8 2 2 EMERGENCY ENGINE SHUTDOWN SWITCH 8 2 3 MAN OVERBOARD PREVENTION AND RECOVERY 8 2 4 FIRE P...

Page 6: ...BILGE PUMP 33 4 5 TRANSDUCER AND PLOTTER DEPTH FINDER 34 4 6 ENGINE CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTATION 35 4 7 SWIM LADDER MOB RESCUE LADDER 36 4 8 CONSOLE CONFIGURATIONS 36 4 9 CUSHIONS OPTION 36 4 10 CANOP...

Page 7: ...6 3 3 Fender list 45 6 3 4 Plastic panels 45 6 3 5 Hinges and latches 45 6 3 6 MOB rescue swim ladder 46 6 3 7 Canopy 46 6 4 WINTER STORAGE SPRING PREPARATIONS 47 6 4 1 Measures before winter storage...

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Page 9: ...be happy to help you to maintain your boat and answer questions concerning operation maintenance warranty performance accessories parts and service Information and assistance is also available via ou...

Page 10: ...WELCOME ABOARD __PAGE 2...

Page 11: ...sing the boat before you assume the responsibilities of the boat master Your boat dealer local boating clubs and national motor boat and sailing associations will provide you with more information abo...

Page 12: ...his manual and provide it to the boat s next owner if you sell your boat 1 2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The boat is primarily intended for private and leisure use The boat is of open type and has a single hu...

Page 13: ...very check and service of the boat your dealer is to provide A description and demonstration of the safety systems features instruments and controls on your boat An orientation in the general operatio...

Page 14: ...theft your boat has unique code number which is sprayed in various places of your boat It s visible only by using special tools used by the authorities The code was added already at the factory and w...

Page 15: ...ways check the maximum allowed loading from the CE plate 2 1 3 Passengers Ensure that there are life jackets for everybody on board and instruct passengers to be seated while the boat is in motion Loc...

Page 16: ...s equipped with an engine shutdown safety switch built into the engine control The engine shutdown switch incorporates a shut off switch and a lanyard Before operating the boat one end of the lanyard...

Page 17: ...serious boating hazard Boats will burn quickly Do not remain onboard and fight a fire for more than a few moments If the fire is out of control and cannot be put out with the fire suppression equipme...

Page 18: ...difference between the fuel pistol and the filling fitting and could cause a spark Always clean up any spillage immediately after fueling If you keep loose reserve fuel containers onboard they should...

Page 19: ...ed which can cause serious engine damage Your engine is equipped with visual and sonic alarms for critical malfunctions such as overheating Read the engine manual and make sure you understand these al...

Page 20: ...e driving the boat alone it is crucial that the boat stops if you fall overboard or stumble on board Remember to unfasten the lanyard from yourself before coming ashore or moving around in the boat If...

Page 21: ...dive plunge into waves Instability in turns may result 2 Waves impair handling Reduce the speed in rough seas 3 Do not operate at high speed while in congested high traffic water ways or in weather a...

Page 22: ...or a safe comfortable and fuel economic ride and for fast acceleration The basic directions to find optimal trim are as follows and shall be done during flat water conditions Accelerate to planing spe...

Page 23: ...ND TOWING Mooring anchoring and towing require specific skills and good seamanship Always ask for advice when needed It is the owner s and operator s responsibility to ensure that mooring towing and a...

Page 24: ...large volumes of water accumulate in the bilge or at deck for instance due to leakage broken bilge pump lack of electric power flooding or blocked deck drains the boat may be seriously damaged or sink...

Page 25: ...ation requiring specific skills and experience If possible use a professional towing company If you have to tow or be towed on your own be very careful and operate at very low speed If you tow another...

Page 26: ...ng straps anchor chains anchor lines anchors and methods used are adequate for the boat and situation 1 Always tow or be towed at a low speed Never exceed the hull speed of a displacement craft when b...

Page 27: ...796 mm Weight empty boat without engine mLT 578 kg Weight for Trailering and Lifting boat engine fuel Ockelbo standard and optional equipment as per this manual liquids mT 864 kg Weight Maximum boat e...

Page 28: ...boat is designed in accordance with Category C Category A Designed for winds that may exceed wind force 8 Beaufort scale 40 knots and a significant wave height of 4m and above Category B Designed for...

Page 29: ...er than the maximum power rating rated by the Ockelbo The said label is located at the console under the Capacity plate Unless the engine is installed by Ockelbo it is the responsibility of the party...

Page 30: ...ll openings hatches lockers doorways and windows closed to minimize flooding Breaking waves are a serious stability hazard Finally stability can be compromised when towing or lifting heavy weights usi...

Page 31: ...tions Sudden and heavy boat movements can cause injuries to the passengers Always adopt the speed to the conditions and ask passengers if they are comfortable The safest and recommended point of embar...

Page 32: ...hen the boat is moving at speeds higher than 10 knots or in conditions with high waves Sudden and heavy movements may cause injuries 3 7 SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS Mounted at key locations throughout your...

Page 33: ...thru hull locations are shown on in chapter 7 figure 1 All openings except the bottom plug are located above water level even if the boat is fully loaded max load acc to this manual mooring in flat wa...

Page 34: ...and keel guards wobble rollers which will distribute the weight properly offering good support for the keel and hull in both vertical and horizontal direction Adjust the side supports so that the mos...

Page 35: ...points that can be used for anchoring mooring and towing is shown in chapter 7 figure 1 position 2 12 Never use the cleats for lifting the boat The break strength and intended use of the strong points...

Page 36: ...bo recommends using a forklift or lifting frame in order to separate the straps from the upper hull and fender The straps need to be vertical If these recommendations are not followed there may be dam...

Page 37: ...3 GENERAL INFORMATION__PAGE 29 1 2 2500 590 300 2200 440 300 1 Front loader forks 2 Anti slid locks Note All dimensions in mm 1 Areas for positioning of lifting straps to ensure good balance...

Page 38: ...1 FUEL SYSTEM The main parts of your boat s fuel system are shown in the below figure The factory mounted boat fuel system excluding engine is designed to handle regular gasoline as well as ethanol b...

Page 39: ...hanol in the fuel mixture in the upper level phase If the lower level phase consisting of water and ethanol is deep enough to reach the fuel inlet it could be pumped directly into the engine s and cau...

Page 40: ...enance we refer to the separate OEM owner s manual that was developed specifically for this equipment It is provided with the Ockelbo document bag 4 2 STEERING SYSTEM As standard this boat comes equip...

Page 41: ...n again Prior to running at night make sure that all navigation lights are working well 1 112 5 Portside lantern red 2 112 5 Starboard lantern green 3 360 Top anchor lantern white For complete instruc...

Page 42: ...otentially cause the boat to sink if there is an unnoticed water leakage For complete instructions on operation and maintenance we refer to the separate OEM owner s manual that was developed specifica...

Page 43: ...es The same control is also used for the power trim At the lower range of the engine movement angles the power trim allows you to adjust the engine angle to create the optimum boat trim raise lower th...

Page 44: ...witch if there is any person in the water behind the engine and always before using the ladder 4 8 CONSOLE CONFIGURATIONS The B18 AL CC and DC have different console configurations See figures in chap...

Page 45: ...olders and more There is also a towing hook for water sports It MUST NOT be used for towing of other boats or for mooring or anchoring For such use the strong points must be used See chapter 3 10 Neve...

Page 46: ...cidental activation of the remote switches Ockelbo has equipped the boat with an empty spare circuit where Auxiliary Equipment aftermarket products can be installed It is marked as EXTRA on the fuse p...

Page 47: ...RY MAIN SWITCH The complete system is controlled by the main battery switch installed on the battery box inside the stern sofa The switch can cut the power to all consumers with exception of the bilge...

Page 48: ...hments to this manual They can also be obtained from your dealer or from Ockelbo if they are lost These diagrams can be used for technical reference and for professional service technicians If you lac...

Page 49: ...Hella 4 3 Bilge pump Jonson Pumps 4 4 Depth finder plotter transducer Garmin 4 5 Engine controls Varies with brand see bag 4 6 The interval between necessary service and maintenance is highly variable...

Page 50: ...them and carefully check the connections at each end See also chapter 4 1 6 2 HULL DECK RAILS SUPERSTRUCTURES Fresh water saltwater and water temperature can all affect the types of growth that you w...

Page 51: ...cid resistance of the M400 is relatively high despite the thin layer But as acids are also highly corrosive on pure aluminum these should also be avoided After many years of use or in case of damages...

Page 52: ...its and particularly very important on the contact surface between the anode and the hull Your engine is likely also equipped with anodes that need to be maintained see engine manual for further detai...

Page 53: ...sh chemicals or metal scrapers on glass 6 3 3 Fender list The fender list has a D shape and is mechanically attached to the hull As a fender it will eventually have physical contact with other boats d...

Page 54: ...use especially if used in salt water areas rinse the canopy completely with fresh water On a regular basis brush off any loose dirt pollen etc and hose down with water and then clean with a mild solut...

Page 55: ...fied below except when marked with a 6 4 1 Measures before winter storage Check the engine owner s manual and carefully follow the instructions Lift your boat out from water in appropriate time before...

Page 56: ...winter storage Test them after installation or at first time in sea before leaving shore Reinstall bottom drain plug Check the condition of the hull Repair damages directly Refresh antifouling paint...

Page 57: ...essories or services please contact an Ockelbo dealer For best possible service always provide your CIN number unique hull number as it will assure that the parts and services are specific for your in...

Page 58: ...storage and seat 7 Fire extinguisher inside console storage 8 SB console 9 Stern sofa 10 Inside stern sofa Battery circuit breaker panel main switch fire port and inspection cover for fuel tank 11 To...

Page 59: ...7 FIGURES__PAGE 51 B18 AL B18 DC B18 CC Figure 2 Console configurations B18 AL CC and DC models...

Page 60: ...re consoles occurs 1 Steering wheel 2 Engine instrumentation subject to engine brand 3 Throttle and gear control 4 Ignition start key and emergency safety switch minor variations may occur between dif...

Page 61: ...found in the Ockelbo document bag Electrical diagrams Owner s manuals for components as referenced to in the Ockelbo owner s manual Final Quality Approval Authorized Installation Certificate Declarat...

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Page 64: ...luminiumb tar reserves the right for any typographical errors and reserves the right to make changes Boats in this owner s manual may include optional equipment The content of this manual is protected...

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