AB Inflatables Nautilus 13 DLX Owner'S Manual Download

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Owner’s Manual

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Page 2: ...s or competent instructors Download the owner s manual if needed from our webpage www abinflatables com PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SECURE PLACE AND HAND IT OVER TO THE NEW OWNER WHEN YOU SELL THE CR...

Page 3: ...RESS PHONE NUMBER FAX NUMBER E MAIL WEB SITE BOAT MODEL HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER CO MANUFACTURER BOATING INTERNATIONAL ADDRESS CALLE 1E NO 2 15 BODEGA NO 9 ZONA FRANCA DE BARRANQUILLA BARRANQUILLA A...

Page 4: ...s General Description Assembly Inflating Instructions Fitting of Rowing Seat Fitting Assembly of Oars Hull Deck Drain Plug Fuelling Fuel System Maintenance Storage Repair of the Hull Repair of the Tub...

Page 5: ...s quality control process to provide you with unsurpassable quality and durability Whether your needs run to commercial rugged personal use or pure pleasure an AB inflatable is virtually indestructibl...

Page 6: ...Deck Plans Pro le Rigid Hull Model 3...

Page 7: ...ries hpivs com The CE mark allows us as manufacturer to perform a declaration of conformity per boat when it is needed Please contact us if you need this certification or further information ABYC Amer...

Page 8: ...17 19 MACC HPI 088 021 C 3 VIII 18 19 OPEN HPI 088 022 C 3 VIII 19 Navigo 8 VS HPI 088 023 C 2 V 20 Navigo 9 VS HPI 088 024 C 2 V 21 Navigo 10 VS HPI 088 025 C 3 VII 22 Navigo 12 VS HPI 088 026 C 3 V...

Page 9: ...V 42 Lammina 10 UL HPI 088 046 C 2 V 43 Alumina 11 ALX HPI 088 047 C 2 V 44 Alumina 12 ALX HPI 088 048 C 3 VII 45 Alumina 13 ALX HPI 088 049 C 3 VII 46 Alumina 14 ALX HPI 088 050 C 3 VII 47 Alumina 1...

Page 10: ...Type I II or III Personal Flotation Device PFD for each person on board or towed on water skis and in addition one throwable Type IV PFD As the owner obtaining PFDs and other necessary safety equipme...

Page 11: ...8 Stern Waterline Bow Freeboard Keel Forward Aft Beam Transom Length Overall Starboard side Port side 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Boating Terminology...

Page 12: ...al space The bottom of your AB boat is made out of aluminium or fibreglass providing you with unsurpassable seaworthiness Models DLX VST contain a pre fitted marine grade aluminium fuel tank and some...

Page 13: ...ed of a one way check valve a diaphragm and a cap This screw on system enables you to remove and replace a damaged valve very easily To Inflate Push the end of the bellows hose with the correct valve...

Page 14: ...on of air will enter the buoyancy chambers The hand pump comes with two connections one for inflation the other for deflation The Buoyancy Chambers Depending on the model you have chosen it will have...

Page 15: ...E BOUYANCY CHAMBER IS SLIGHTLY DEFLATED Fitting of Rowing Seat Care should be taken not to allow a boat which has been fully inflated in the cool of the morning to stand in direct sunlight Buoyancy pr...

Page 16: ...CORRECT ASSEMBLY THE OAR AND PIN TYPE OARLOCK WILL NOT PULL OUT OF THE OARLOCK BASE DISASSEMBLY OF THE OARS AND OARLOCKS IS PERFORMED IN THE REVERSE ORDER Fitting Assembly of Oars 1 2 1 2 3 4 3 4 Hull...

Page 17: ...ft you have chosen does not come standard with a pre fitted fuel tank a portable one should be supplied with the outboard engine The pre fitted fuel tank is permanently installed underneath the deck W...

Page 18: ...e thoroughly with fresh water 7 Check the inflation valves clean them and remove any sand or debris Please check the specifications chapter to confirm if your craft comes standard with a pre fitted ma...

Page 19: ...ause severe damage Although both types of corrosion can occur in freshwater salt brackish polluted and high mineral content water will greatly accelerate corrosion For boaters corrosion is a common oc...

Page 20: ...t still provides a seal against water entering the laminate The touching up treatment suggested is only necessary if you are greatly concerned about the cosmetic appearance of your boat More serious a...

Page 21: ...be carried out on completely inflated boats 9 If the bubbles appeared around the inflation valves then your valves are loose 10 The valves are a nut and bolt system With the tube deflated hold the ba...

Page 22: ...ll transmit grease to the surface and the adhesive will not stick in these areas 8 Prepare the glue in the following manner 9 parts of glue 1 part of catalyst Mix both ingredients in a clean and dry g...

Page 23: ...h fuel tanks diving bottles and other heavy items Small items and light equipment will normally be stowed towards the aft In the case of a rigid hull inflatable within the bow hatch Water skis or spea...

Page 24: ...should it fall off the transom attach an engine securing line cable or rope connecting the engine to the boat You may use an existing stern eye or lifting ring as an attachment point near the stern e...

Page 25: ...d to cavita te especially on sharp turns and will run the risk of exceeding its normal operating conditions An outboard engine which is installed too low may cause the water to enter over the transom...

Page 26: ...ith people on board Towing or being towed stresses the boats hardware and lines Failure of any part can seriously injure people or damage the boats Never use three stand twisted nylon it has too much...

Page 27: ...ING 2 DUAL POINT DAVIT LIFTING TOWING DAVIT LIFTING Davit Lifting 1 ADDITIONAL TOW LINE FOR BACKUP 2 TOWING LINE WITH BRIDLE 3 TUBE TOWING RINGS Notice Caution Warning Always pump the water from the b...

Page 28: ...e the drain plug out 2 Transporting your inflatable on a trailer There are several types of trailers available however the trailer must match the boat s weight the hull and the load The towing vehicle...

Page 29: ...quipment in your boat The following equipment description includes only the elements which are installed at the factory as standard equipment For any additional information please contact your local d...

Page 30: ...orientation at the plug in base with the female holes of the pole The boat comes with 3 storage clips under the stern seat where the pole light can be kept while it is not on use Master Battery Switc...

Page 31: ...releases the button when the water is coming out the pump will shut off and the water flow will stop even if the FRESH WATER switch is set to ON This way you can control the activation of the pump not...

Page 32: ...tween the battery terminal and the main switch The negative yellow large gauge wire is connected to a common post ground where all negative wires of the boat device are connected To start your engine...

Page 33: ...are installed on the AB models to protect the general circuits Panel feed wire circuit When an overall damage occurs the fuse will burn out protecting Additional Circuits ACC Switches Each AB rigged b...

Page 34: ...s Color Code Maintenance Description Device Ground Wire Positive Conductors Negative Conductors Bilge Fresh Water Pumps Ignition Wire Fuel Level Sender Instruments Lights Navigation and Position Light...

Page 35: ...s can accumulate blocking the oat switch or the impeller Remove the pump housing from the mounting base and clean the oat switch and impeller so that it can have free movement 3 No device turns on eve...

Page 36: ...o these electrical diagrams when you want to make modi cations repairs or maintenance in the electrical power system of the boat Electrical systems are similar for groups of models presented below Ele...

Page 37: ...nnect Charger Inlet 110 130VAC 60Hz 12 VDC 2A Battery Charger Sender S G Fuel Level Gauge FUEL Fuse 10A Fuse 3A Battery 3 A 3 A 1 5 A GPS DVD Player Radio 1 7 A 0 15 A Navigation Light Position Light...

Page 38: ...Wheel Electric Distribution Harness Fuel Level Gauge Battery Box Navigation Light Control Board Bilge Pump Position Light G S Sender Fiber Carbon Switch Board Faria FUEL OFF ON Bilge P ump O FF ON A C...

Page 39: ...6 AWG Connect Charger Inlet 110 130VAC 60Hz 12 VDC 2A Battery Charger Sender S G Fuel Level Gauge FUEL Fuse 15A Fuse 3A Battery 3 A 1 5 A GPS 1 7 A 0 15 A Navigation Light Position Light P Float Autom...

Page 40: ...B A Stainless Steel Wheel Electric Dsitribution Harness Control Board Position Light Water Pump Battery Charger System Fuel Level Gauge Battery Box OFF OFF OFF F E D C B A Cable de Tierra 20A 4 POSIC...

Page 41: ...2A Sender S G FUEL Fuse 20A Fuse 5A Battery 3 A GPS 3 A Radio 1 7 A Navigation Light 0 15 A Position Light P 1 5 A Bilge Pump Engine ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON ON OFF SPST SPST SPST DPDT B...

Page 42: ...y Box Electric Distribution Harness Shower Recessed Water Pump O N F F O ACC O N O F F AC C O N F F O ACC Fr esh W at er O N O F F O N F F O e g l i B Pu m p v a N s o P t h g i L O N O N O F F SPST A...

Page 43: ...Inlet 110 130VAC 60Hz 12 VDC 2A Battery Charger Sender S G Fuel Level Gauge FUEL Fuse 10A Fuse 3A Battery 3 A 3 A 1 5 A GPS DVD Player Radio 1 7 A 0 15 A Navigation Light Position Light P Float Automa...

Page 44: ...C v a NPos Li ght ON ON OF F A B A B FUEL B A G S Sender B A F E D C B A F E D C B A F E D C B A Fu s e 10 A ON OF F m C B A C B A S 5 00 F use 3A To nav lights Battery Box Bilge Pump Control Board El...

Page 45: ...30VAC 60Hz 12 VDC 2A Battery Charger Guest 2A Sender S G FUEL Fuse 5AA Fuse 25AA Battery 1 7 A Navigation Light 0 15 A Position Light P 2 8 A Bilge Pump Engine ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OF...

Page 46: ...ic Distribution Harness Fuel Level Gauge Stainless Steel Wheel Fiber Carbon Switch Board Console Shower Recessed Bilge Pump B A A B A B Faria FUEL ON F F O A C C ON F F O A C C S P ST B reaker 5A S P...

Page 47: ...get on plane Oar slips out of the base Rise or drop of temperature Plastic valve cap has not been fitted Loose valve Puncture Engine is incorrectly mounted Load is not distributed correctly Boat is o...

Page 48: ...ation and subsequent loss of air which exceeds twenty percent 20 of recommended inflation pressure when measured over a period of five 5 days while maintaining the boat at a constant temperature in a...

Page 49: ...plate attached to the transom Warranty 2 What is not Covered This limited Warranty shall not apply to A Any minor boat damage including but not limited to gelcoat grazing or blistering B Any damage t...

Page 50: ...yond AB DISTRIBUTOR control including but not limited to puncture tearing ripping abrasion ordinary wear and tear This warranty applies only to those parts and components manufactured by AB and instal...

Page 51: ...dealers repair stations or any other person to assume for it any other liability in connection with the sale of its inflatable boats the Federal Safety Act of 1971 provides for defect notification to...

Page 52: ...ABINFLATABLES COM WEB SITE HTTP WWW ABINFLATABLES COM BOATING INTERNATIONAL ADDRESS CALLE 1E NO 2 15 BODEGA NO 9 ZONA FRANCA DE BARRANQUILLA BARRANQUILLA ATLANTICO COLOMBIA PHONE 57 5 379 5132 FAX 57...

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