Talamex inflatable boats – User’s manual
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5.
Operation- and safety instructions
5.1
Important safety information
The purpose of a lanyard 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.
warning
Should the operator fall out of the boat, the
possibility of serious injury or death from being run
over by the boat can be greatly reduced by stopping
the engine immediately. Always properly connect
both ends of the stop switch lanyard to the stop
switch and the operator.
warning
Avoid serious injury or death from deceleration
forces resulting from accidental or unintended stop
switch activation. The boat operator should never
leave the operator's station without first
disconnecting the stop switch lanyard.
5.2
Pre-operating check list
•
Check the inflation pressure of the air chambers.
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Remove the plug from the self-bailer floor drain.
•
Remove any obstruction from the self-bailer
floor drain.
•
Check outboard for tightness on transom.
•
Know the fuel capacity and cruising range.
•
Check that the lanyard stop switch for the
outboard works correctly.
•
Be sure the boat is not 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.
•
Check that the paddles are in the boat in case of
engine trouble.
•
Operator knows safe navigation, boating, and
operating procedures.
•
A ring type life buoy or buoyant cushion
designed to be thrown to a person in the water.
•
Arrange passengers and load in the boat so the
weight is distributed evenly and everyone is
seated in a proper seat or on the floor.
•
Instruct at least one passenger in the basics of
boat handling and the starting and operation of
the outboard, in case the driver becomes
disabled or falls overboard.
•
Before departing, tell someone where you are
going and when you expect to return.
•
No alcohol or drugs. It is illegal to operate a boat
while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
•
Know the waters and area you will be boating;
tides, currents, sand bars, rocks, and other
hazards.
warning
Bilge water should be kept to a minimum.
5.3
Stability and buoyancy
5.3.1
Position of persons and luggage
For safe operation it is advised to have people sit in
the middle of the boat as much as possible. Sitting on
the sides of the boat is possible, if there is sitting
someone opposite.
Make sure you secure loose equipment safely when
underway.
5.3.2
Rowing
Due to the position of the oars this Talamex
inflatable boat, you will have a comfortable rowing
position.
5.3.3
Under engine power
The bottom of your Talamex is designed to have a
“V” shape (except from QLS, TLS, GLS, GLB and
SLA boats). This improves the sailing characteristics,
especially when operating an outboard engine.
It is possible as well, to get the Talamex into “aqua-
planing”.
caution
While you are sailing on high speed or in “aqua-
planing”: avoid abrupt corners and high waves, this
might endanger the passengers.
Make sure everybody holds on to the handles.
For comfort and safety, reduce speed in waves.
Small children must be sitting
IN
the boat.
Breaking waves are a serious stability hazard.
Always wear a lifejacket!
