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 Inha Works Ltd. 2009 

 

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OWNER'S HANDBOOK 

BUSTER L 

2010 

 

 
 

Inha Works Ltd. 

Saarikyläntie 21, FI-63700 Ähtäri 

tel. +358 6 5355 111 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Your authorised Buster dealer: 

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Page 1: ... Inha Works Ltd 2009 1 31 OWNER S HANDBOOK BUSTER L 2010 Inha Works Ltd Saarikyläntie 21 FI 63700 Ähtäri tel 358 6 5355 111 Your authorised Buster dealer ...

Page 2: ...it crew can satisfactorily handle such dangerous conditions and can do so only in a well maintained boat This Owner s Handbook is not a detailed guide to maintenance or fault diagnosis If a problem occurs please contact your nearest Buster dealer If repairs are needed use only those businesses recommended by a Buster dealership Alterations that affect the safety characteristics of a Buster boat ca...

Page 3: ...e _____________________________ Year of purchase ____________________________ III Owner First name _____________________________ Surname __________________________ Residence _____________________________ Year of purchase ____________________________ IV Owner First name _____________________________ Surname __________________________ Residence _____________________________ Year of purchase ________...

Page 4: ...drainage 10 5 6 3 Stability and buoyancy 11 5 7 Prevention of fire and explosions 11 5 7 1 Engines and fuel systems 11 5 7 2 Fire extinguishing and fire prevention 12 5 8 Electrical system 13 5 9 Control characteristics 17 5 9 1 Driving at high speeds 17 5 9 2 Dead man s grip 18 5 9 3 Visibility from the steering position 18 5 10 Good seamanship other recommendations and instructions 18 5 10 1How ...

Page 5: ...h bad weather and any unforeseen circumstances Engine and equipment Check that the steering electrical devices and battery all function properly and are in good condition In addition check the seaworthiness of the boat ensure that there are no fuel or water leaks and that there is adequate safety equipment on board etc Check that the level of bilge water is minimal Ventilation Ensure that the fuel...

Page 6: ...r to bear in mind dangerous methods of operation that may lead to injury or damage to the boat or some part of it This handbook adopts units of measurement in accordance with the SI system In some cases other units have been included in parentheses An exception to this is wind speed which is designated on the Beaufort scale as in the EU Directive on recreational craft 3 Warranty In accordance with...

Page 7: ...lable about boating A great deal of beneficial practical information can also be had from boating clubs and from attending navigation courses These provide a sound basis for your boating skills though sureness in handling navigating mooring and anchoring a boat are best acquired by means of long practice 5 Boat characteristics and operation 5 1 General This Owner s Handbook is not a complete maint...

Page 8: ...cations Manufacturer s plate Part of the above information is recorded on the manufacturer s plate attached to the boat near the steering console More comprehensive information is given in appropriate sections of this handbook 5 3 Recommended maximum number of people on board The recommended maximum number of people to have on board the boat is six Designated seating arrangements are shown in Diag...

Page 9: ... weights 10 kg of basic equipment and a total weight of 40 kg of fuel in the boat s fixed tank WARNING When loading your boat never exceed the recommended maximum load Pack the boat carefully and distribute the load evenly in order to maintain the design trim approx even keel Avoid storing heavy weights at too high an elevation 5 5 Engine and propeller The largest recommended engine capacity for t...

Page 10: ...d when docked or loaded on a trailer Diagram 2 Location of outlets cut off valves and bilge pump 1 Automatic bilge pump 2 Cockpit drain plug for draining rainwater 5 6 2 Bilge pumps and drainage The Buster L is equipped with an electrically operated automatic bilge pump the location of which is shown in Diagram 2 It discharges water that has collected in the bilge whenever the surface sensor detec...

Page 11: ...weight is placed too high in the boat All changes resulting from positioning bulky objects can significantly influence the stability trim and performance of your boat If you intend to make such changes please first contact the manufacturer of the boat The amount of water in the bilge should be kept at a minimum as the free movement of water in the boat always decreases stability Stability can also...

Page 12: ...is located in the storage space on the left hand side of the prow Its position is indicated by a clearly visible symbol in the cockpit Diagram 3 1 Hand held fire extinguisher 13A89BC 2 kg Hand held fire extinguishers must be serviced annually Extinguishers more than ten years old are not approved unless the pressure chamber has been re tested When changing hand held fire extinguishers they should ...

Page 13: ... the boat detach the fuel line from the slip tank when the engine is running e g to change tanks fill the fuel tank or otherwise handle fuel when the engine is running smoke or light any naked flame while handling fuel 5 8 Electrical system The circuit diagram for the electrical systems of the boat is shown in Appendix 3 The main power switch is located inside the rear seat on the left side of the...

Page 14: ...ion of electrical devices 1 Accumulator housing 2 Main power switch 3 Bilge pump 4 Mast light detachable white 360 5 Navigation light detachable with colour sectors 6 Switch panel see Diagram 5 7 Power outlet 12V DC 10A 8 Fuse box see Diagram 6 ...

Page 15: ...overloading by pushing the tripped pin back down In the electrical system there are two extra circuits equipped with fuses Extra 1 5A and Extra 2 10A Accessories installed post production can be connected to these The leads for these circuits are behind the switch panel on the steering pulpit Do not replace normal fuses with fuses intended for a higher current feed Similarly do not install as part...

Page 16: ...ening strap and pull out the battery housing from under the rear left platform If the rear seat must be removed from the boat entirely detach the fuse box and main switch from the seat by unscrewing the surrounding 4 knurled head screws When you connect or disconnect the battery take care not to simultaneously touch both terminals of the accumulator or the aluminium surfaces of the boat with a met...

Page 17: ...the boat may heel and the steering become unstable Also see the instruction manual for the engine The outboard engine is normally intended to be installed at a height where the engine s cavitation plate is at the same elevation as the keel of the boat WARNING At high speeds adjust the power trim with care as it radically changes the behaviour of the boat Do not drive with the bow too low as the bo...

Page 18: ...immer or water skier has climbed back on board 5 9 3 Visibility from the steering position In beautiful and calm weather driving is simple provided you keep a sharp lookout which also complies with the requirements of COLREG Always take care to have the best possible visibility from the steering position Position passengers so that they do not limit the field of vision Do not drive continuously at...

Page 19: ...10 3 Respect for the environment Shorelines everywhere sea and lakes alike in all countries where Buster boats are sold are a precious natural resource and their preservation is a matter of honour for all sailors Therefore avoid fuel and oil leaks disposing rubbish and waste in the water or on the shoreline discharging washing detergents or solvents into the water loud noise on the water and in ha...

Page 20: ... achieved when the rope is 4 5 times the water depth The grip also gets better the more the rope is extended Grip improves significantly if the first 3 5 metres of the anchor rope is weighted rope or chain WARNING Do not try to stop the boat s motion by using your hand or placing your hand or foot between the boat and the jetty the shore or another boat Practise mooring and anchoring in good condi...

Page 21: ...ing capacity is sufficient for the boat its engine equipment battery all boating accessories and the fuel load The maximum permitted gross weight for a trailer is given on your car registration papers Remove unnecessary load and drain the bilge before lifting the boat onto the trailer Adjust the side supports of the trailer so that the keel supports bear most of the weight of the boat and the side...

Page 22: ...r provided by your nearest Buster dealership Major damage to the aluminium surface or other surfaces should always be repaired by an authorised Buster dealership In the event of engine defects or faults in other devices contact the supplier of the device in question ATTENTION Surface treated fastening accessories are used in Buster L boats to prevent paint damage due to galvanic corrosion If any o...

Page 23: ...nd side of the stern on the exterior of the transom next to the moulding strip For your own information record the CIN code in the following table When dealing with the boatyard or dealer tell them the CIN code and boat type so as to facilitate delivery of the correct spare parts Type Buster L CIN code FI BUSR Engine brand and model Engine series number Hull material of boat marine aluminium EN AW...

Page 24: ...age 12 V DC Recommended battery capacity Ah 55 CONTROL CABLES Steering cables m ft 3 30 11 Remote control cables m ft 2 10 7 3 60 12 The maximum overall weight is the boat s unloaded weight plus the maximum recommended load In addition to this the weight of the engine battery and incidental loads are permitted When loading only the following are considered as incidental loads INCIDENTAL LOADS Tota...

Page 25: ... Inha Works Ltd 2009 25 31 APPENDIX 2 BUSTER L OVERALL ARRANGEMENT DIAGRAM Buster L Legend on page 26 ...

Page 26: ...rer assumes no responsibility for possible variations REFERENCE NUMBER LEGEND 1 Mast navigation light visible all round white output 10W 2 a Battery housing b fuse box c main power switch 3 Navigations lights 112 5 red and 112 5 green output 10W 4 Powder fire extinguisher 13A89BC 2 kg 5 Cockpit draining hose 6 Stern drain plug 7 Bilge pump 8 Service hatch for bilge pump 9 Cockpit draining well 10 ...

Page 27: ... Inha Works Ltd 2009 27 31 APPENDIX 3 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Circuit diagram for Buster L Symbols and terminology on page 28 ...

Page 28: ...rey lead BILGE Electrical bilge pump LIGHT W Mast light 360 white LIGHT R G Navigation light red and green 112 5 112 5 BATTERY Battery ENGINE Engine MAIN SWITCH Main switch Due to continuous product development the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for possible variations in the circuit diagram ...

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Page 30: ...L CRAFT INFORMATION Make and model of boat Buster L Design category C coastal Type inspection and certificate no VTT C 4465 10 boat 001 09 Boat type Open single hull outboard motorboat Construction material Aluminium alloys Maximum engine capacity kW 37 Length width draught m 5 05 1 98 0 20 References to appropriate uniform standards and regulations are listed overleaf I declare that the abovement...

Page 31: ...l system EN ISO 10133 2000 ISO 8846 1990 A5 4 Steering system EN ISO 28848 A1 2000 A5 5 Gas equipment A5 6 Fire prevention EN ISO 9094 1 2003 Dimensions A3 1 Structure RSG Guidelines NBS VTT Extended rule Hydrostatics A3 2 Stability and freeboard EN ISO 12217 2002 A3 3 Buoyancy EN ISO 12217 2002 A3 6 Maximum permitted load EN ISO 14946 2001 AC 2005 A3 4 Hull and deck openings EN ISO 9093 1 1997 A3...

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