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Standard accessories

 

 

• Repair kit 

 

• Carrying bag 

• Oar (paddle)

 

• Air floor or wood floor  • Wooden seat 

• Keel board (air floor models)

 

• Foot pump

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Warning

 

When operating the tender:

 

•  You must be responsible if you are using an outboard engine to ensure that pollutants do not enter the water.

  

•  Be careful not to endanger swimmers or anyone around the boat, particularly if you are using an outboard engine.

 

•  You should always moderate your speed ,otherwise this will cause significant wash and waves behind the tender.

 

•  During inflation, do not use a compressed air source (i.e., automotive tyre air compressor) to inflate the tender. Over inflation through the use of

 

 

compressed air may result in injury and or rupturing the tender seams.

 

•  If fitted, make sure that the outboard engine is in neutral before starting the engine. Make sure you install the outboard engine at the correct height so  

 

 

as to prevent cavitation. (cause the prop to be above the waterline)   however, installing it too low may cause the prop to splash water into the boat.

 

•  Check national and local boating information such as tide tables and charts as well as safety and local law regulations before using your tender.

 

•  Never exceed the weight carrying capacity stated on the tender’s identification plate.

 

•  Every person in the tender should always wear a life jacket (personal flotation device approved by local law agency)

 

•  Oars or paddles and a repair parts kit should always be carried with the tender for emergencies

 

•  All loads placed in the tender should be uniformly distributed to provide proper boat trim when under way.

 

•  Do not sit on the side tubes, to prevent falling overboard.

 

•  Check weather forecasts and local conditions. Always be sure you have enough fuel to reach shelter. Advise someone where you are going.

 

•  Always start the engine at low speed setting.

 

•  Before using the tender, inflate the tender one day prior to use and check if there is any sign of air leakage.

 

•  You must protect the tender against exposure to the sun (UV) for any extended periods of time; this means the tender should be covered by a suitable  

 

 

UV blocking cover. 

 

•  Over inflation can cause structural damage to your boat. Do not allow your boat to stand in direct sunlight when out of the water (even when covered) as  

 

 

this may cause over pressure to the point of damage or bursting. 

Accessory options

 (available from Seago)

UV Resistant boat cover

Dolly wheels

Summary of Contents for Spirit 240

Page 1: ...INFLATABLE TENDER OWNER S MANUAL www seagoyachting co uk ...

Page 2: ...d engine INFLATABLE TENDER OWNER S MANUAL Please read this instruction carefully before assembling your tender 7 Deflation and packing 7 1 Air floor model tender 7 2 Wooden slatted floor model tender 8 Warning when running 9 Warning when towing 10 Storage cleaning 11 Repair and maintenance 11 1 Small tear cut and puncture 11 2 Large repairs of skin seams bulkheads and transom 12 Limited warranty o...

Page 3: ...ls about your new inflatable tender and the equipment supplied or fitted to it In addition it contains information on its operation and maintenance If this is your first inflatable boat 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 operation experience before assuming command of the inflatable boat Your d...

Page 4: ...let valve Seat adjustment rail Seat Transom Transom pad inboard Transom pad outboard Drain plug Oar Oar rowlock Oar pin nut Oar lock Sponson Lifting handle Grab handle Inflatable keel Bow handle Towing eye Rubbing strake splash guard Keel Wood floor Keel board ...

Page 5: ...e tables and charts as well as safety and local lawregulations before using your tender Never exceed the weight carrying capacity stated on the tender s identification plate Every person in the tender should always wear a life jacket personal flotation device approved by local law agency Oars or paddles and a repair parts kit should always be carried with the tender for emergencies All loads place...

Page 6: ...te the tender push the valve core in and turn 1 4 turn in a clockwise direction this will allow you to fully deflate the tender without the valve being depressed by hand See diagram to operate valves Depending on the model of tender you have it may have up to 3 chambers Begin inflation to a maximum of 50 working pressure start at the bow then starboard and finally the port side Do not inflate any ...

Page 7: ...odel of tender you have it may have up to 3 chambers Begin inflation to a maximum of 50 working pressure start at the bow then starboard and finally the port side Do not inflate any one chamber in full at a time as this causes unnecessary stress to the inside bulkhead Maintain a balance of air in each chamber By this method the bulkheads that divide the main air chambers are maintained so that the...

Page 8: ...over pressurisation you should monitor the pressure of the tubes during the day to make sure that the maximum recommended pressure is not exceeded at any point If you inflate the tender in early morning when the temperature is cooler the tender tubes will expand as the day gets hotter Please use the working pressure Maximum air pressure of tube 0 25bar Maximum air pressure keel 0 40bar Maximum air...

Page 9: ...oor Place both side tubes toward inside of the boat and roll slowly from both ends until all air is expelled To avoid sudden pressure changes on the internal bulkheads try to let the air out as evenly as possible Store the boat inside the carrying bag 7 2 Wooden floorboard tender Before deflation make sure the tender is clean and dry To deflate open the valves as shown in the diagram and let the a...

Page 10: ...n speed is required Whenever the tender is turning it will tilt considerably inside towards the turning centre Therefore turning to leeward or when waves are high might cause the boat to flood with water or overturn Be very careful about shallows or unknown reefs Always check local navigational maps where the tender will be operated Avoid tenders exposure to direct sunlight for any extended period...

Page 11: ... suitable for towing a suitably strong floating line should be used to prevent any possibility of the rope getting tangled around the prop The tender must only be towed using the towing eyes fixed at the sides a bridle system must be used to tow the tender evenly and prevent damage from uneven tension Even in calm conditions the tender can be caught by the wind and damaged the towing eyes The towe...

Page 12: ...ss the repair you may be able to use the repair kit provided using the following instructions 1 Cut out a patch with rounded corners to a size which overlaps the hole by 5cm on all sizes 2 Trace an outline of the patch where it will be fitted on the boat and ensure this area is clean and dry 3 Degrease both the patch and the area of the tender to be repaired using mek or acetone solvent and leave ...

Page 13: ...om date of manufacture or if longer a 3 year warranty from date of purchase This warranty is as follows A three 3 year guarantee on the base fabrics and seams that the fabric of which the tender is manufactured will maintain its original purpose under normal conditions A one 1 year guarantee on auxiliary fittings from date of purchase Auxiliary components are items such as oar locks oars lifting h...

Page 14: ...y will not apply Purchaser shall pay for all related transportation charges If the service is not covered by this warranty purchaser shall pay for all related labour and material and any other expenses associated with that service Any product or parts shipped by purchaser for inspection or repair must be shipped with transportation charges prepaid 7 The owner registration card is the only valid re...

Page 15: ...lternatively you can post your registration details to us with the following information 1 Date of purchase 2 Owners name 3 Owners address 4 Serial number 5 Tender model 6 Dealer purchased from 7 Dealer purchased from address Send all postal registrations to Deanland Business Park Golden Cross East Sussex BN27 3RP ...

Page 16: ...sales seagoyachting co uk www seagoyachting co uk t 44 0 1825 873 567 ...

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