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Westport Marine, Unit2 Connaught Lane, Plymouth, Devon, UK, PL4 7BZ 

T: 07944 466160, e: [email protected]www.westportmarine.co.uk 

 

This manual has been compiled to help you to operate your craft with safety and 

pleasure.  It contains details of the craft, the equipment supplied or fitted, its systems, 

and information on its operation and maintenance.  Please read it carefully and 

familiarize yourself with the craft before using it. 

 

If this is your first craft, 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 operating 

experience before assuming command of the craft.  Your dealer or national boating 

association will be pleased to advise you of local sea schools or competent instructors. 

 

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SECURE PLACE AND HAND IT OVER TO THE 

NEW OWNER WHEN YOU SELL YOUR CRAFT. 

 
 

 

Owner’s Manual 

 
 

PILOT6 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for GB-WPBP6 Series

Page 1: ...Please read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the craft before using it If this is your first craft 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 operating experience before assuming command of the craft Your dealer or national boating association will be pleased to advise you of local sea school...

Page 2: ...HARACTERISITCS TRIM PERFORMANCE STABILITY D 6 CRAFT MASS C 7 OPERATOR S FIELD OF VISION D 7 SAFETY EQUIPMENT W 7 RISK OF FLOODING D 7 RISK OF FIRE D 8 GENERAL OPERATION 8 Man overboard Prevention Recovery C 8 Bilge Pumping and Bailing C 8 Main Deck Drainage D 8 Mooring Anchoring Towing W 9 Launching Trailering W 9 Lifting D 9 Outboard Engine C 9 Cleaning C 9 Winter Storage C 9 Electrical System W ...

Page 3: ...e EN ISO 14945 Protection from Falling Overboard and Means of Reboarding EN ISO 15085 Visibility from Steering Position EN ISO 11591 Owner s Manual EN ISO 10240 Structure EN ISO 12215 Stability Freeboard EN ISO 12217 Manufacturer s Recommended Load EN ISO 14946 Anchoring Mooring Towing EN ISO 15084 Handling Characteristics EN ISO 11592 Steering System EN ISO 29775 Fire Protection EN ISO 9094 1 For...

Page 4: ...ts certified RCD design category protection from freak sea and wind conditions cannot be guaranteed The ability experience and fitness of all the crew should therefore be taken into consideration before using the craft As a minimum ensure that the anticipated wind and sea conditions do not exceed the design category of your boat and that you and your crew are able to handle the boat in these condi...

Page 5: ...ON Length 5 20 m Design Category C Beam 2 20 m Max No People 5 Draught 0 40 m Max Load 787 Kg Max Power 67 0 kw Boat Mass excl engine 582 Kg 90 0 hp Trailering Mass Max Speed 34 0 knots Standard Boat 90hp 889 Kg Battery 12 vdc Full Spec Boat 90hp 961 Kg ...

Page 6: ...es fitted with trim control bow down trim should only be used while in transition from displacement to planning speeds once planning trim should be reduced to suit conditions Bow down trim at high speeds may result in craft leaning to one side and instability in turns Water should not be allowed to collect in the main deck area this can reduce performance stability and cause adverse trim and heel ...

Page 7: ...fitted with a power trim system on the propulsion unit Loading and load distribution Speed rapid acceleration Transition from displacement to planning mode Sea conditions Rain spray Darkness fog Electrical Lighting Persons or movable gear in the operator s field of vision The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea COLREGS and the rules of the road require that a proper lookout ...

Page 8: ...scharging through the port side hull and being operated from the helm or aft seating Electrical Submersible Bilge Pump if fitted by the boat builder This craft may be fitted with a submersible bilge pump located in the aft locker bilges discharging through the port side hull or transom The pump being wired to and operated from the helm It is the owners operators responsibility to regularly check t...

Page 9: ...railering W Ensure that the centre rollers of the trailer bear the keel of your boat in a correct way and adjust the lateral bearing to avoid any movement Do not forget to fasten the tie down straps Do not load the craft when trailering New owners operators should seek instruction guidance on launching and recovery from the dealer or local sea school powerboat instructor Do not attempt launching r...

Page 10: ...ine electrical technician Alter or modify the rated current amperage of fuses Install or replace electrical devices with components exceeding the rated current amperage of the circuit Leave the craft unattended with the electrical system energized except automatic bilge pump fire protection or alarm circuits Additional Manuals C Any additional equipment fixtures and fittings should have their inst...

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