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PILOT4 

Owner’s Manual

 

 

 

 

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 

familiarise 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 

 
 
 
 

PILOT4 

 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for PILOT4

Page 1: ...aintenance Please read it carefully and familiarise 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...

Page 2: ...FT 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 Removable Cuddy D 9 Outboard Engine C 10 Cleaning C 10 Winter Storage C 10 Electrical System W 10 Additional Manuals C 10...

Page 3: ... 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: ...RMATION Length 4 05 m Design Category C Beam 1 86 m Max No People 5 Draught 0 35 m Max Load 686 Kg Max Power 37 5 kw Boat Mass excl engine 290 Kg 50 0 hp Trailering Mass Max Speed 30 0 knots Standard Boat 483 Kg Battery 12 vdc Full Spec Boat 550 Kg ...

Page 6: ...board engines 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 tri...

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: ...s the owners operators responsibility to regularly check the function and maintenance of any bilge pumps fitted as recommended by the manufacturer Always keep the bilges free from debris and ensure the pump inlet is clear at all times Regularly check the bilges for water ingress while operating the craft Warning The capacity of the bilge system is not intended to drain the craft in the case of dam...

Page 9: ...tow line in a manner that shall allow the tow to be release while under load ensuring that they are fully prepared in the event of an emergency Always tow or be towed at a slow speed Never exceed the hull speed of a displacement craft when being towed Launching Trailering 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 a...

Page 10: ...ical System W No electrical system has been supplied on this boat by the boat builder and any subsequent electrical system installed on this boat is outside the control and responsibility of the boat builder Notes and information on any subsequent electrical installation on this boat should be kept with this manual and passed on to any subsequent owner WARNING NEVER Work on electrical systems whil...

Page 11: ...ailure to follow manufacturers instructions for maintenance and use of the boat and non adherence to the Owners Manual issued with each new boat sale Limitation 1 Westport Marine limits its warranty to make good any defect or fault due to the process used to manufacture the boat 2 It is the responsibility of the boat owner to return the boat to Westport Marine Plymouth before any warranty work can...

Page 12: ...nual Main Outboard Frame Number see owners manual Propeller Number blades diameter pitch found on propeller hub Auxiliary Outboard Model Type see owners manual Auxiliary Outboard Frame Number see owners manual Type of Use delete as appropriate Domestic Commercial Trailer Manufacturer Model Customer Details Name Address Postcode Telephone Number E mail Address Dealership Details Dealer Stamp Detail...

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