11
Towing your Sport Boat
The inflatable should only be towed using the D-rings near the bow on each side of
the boat. Attach both D-rings to create equal tension on both sides before starting to
tow. Make sure the Sport Boat is
completely empty before towing
process begins.
These boats are not
built to tow other watercrafts, water
tubes, people, floating devices, etc.
Anchoring & Mooring
The 3 bow D-rings are for anchoring
and mooring.
Adding Additional Parts & Accessories
Adding Davit Points: You can add davit points to any Sport Boat. Front davit point, use
front towing heavy duty D-ring. Install back davit points by drilling into the marine wood
transom and installing metal davit rings. These davit rings can be purchased at any marine
retail store.
Adding Dinghy Wheels: Drill holes and install into marine wood transom. Make sure to
measure out where holes need to be drilled so that wheels don’t hinder the PVC splash
guard or motor movement.
Adding additional D-rings or fishing pole holders: You can add additional PVC D-ring
patches or fishing pole holders to the dinghy by purchasing any type of PVC adhesive to
install to the boat. Adhesive can be found at any marine retail store.
Air Chamber Failure
If an air chamber gets punctured during use, shift all the interior weight to the opposite
side. Use your hand or any available material to prevent further air leakage and get to the
nearest shore immediately.
Carbon Monoxide
The exhaust from the engine on a watercraft contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is a
colorless, odorless and poisonous gas. Excessive exposure to CO can cause severe injury
or death. Follow this advice to avoid injury.
•
Never “Platform Drag” by holding onto the boarding platform or be dragged directly
behind the watercraft. This is where CO will be present.
•
Do not sit on the watercraft transom or boarding platform while the engine is running.
•
Make sure the engine is properly tuned and running well. An improperly tuned engine
produces excessive exhaust and CO.
•
If you smell engine exhaust, do not stay in that position.
•
Go to the United States Coast Guard’s website: www.uscgboating.org for more
information on how to help protect yourself and others from the dangers of CO.
10
Captain’s Read!
It is the responsibility of the captain/driver of the boat to know all the laws
applicable to boats and to follow those laws when operating the watercraft. The
captain of the boat is fully responsible for all passengers and making sure the
passengers have read and understood all rules and warnings that apply while
occupying the watercraft.
Loading
Do not exceed maximum capacity stated on each boat CE plate.
Each person in the boat should wear a life jacket (PFD – personal flotation
device)
Oars or paddles and repair kit should be carried on board for emergencies.
All loads should be distributed evenly for proper boat trim.
Rowing
1.
Inflatable boats are equipped with oars and thole-pins.
2.
Install oars in thole-pins; attach thole-pin cap screws.
Note: Do not use oars as levers, they could break!
3.
Local water conditions must be taken into account before operating the boat
with oars or a small outboard motor. Boat power may not be strong enough
to overcome currents in tidal inlets, small channels or shallows of shoalwater
regions.
Operating Outboard Motor
Warning! Do not over power and exceed the maximum weight of the motor!
Overpowering can result in severe handling and/or stability problems with serious
consequences.
Use a safety lanyard.
1.
Regular checks should be made on motor attachment screws. Loose screws
will cause erratic boat operation and possibly the loss of your outboard
motor.
2.
Read the manual
carefully before
assembling or operating
the boat.
3.
On board, check that the
loads are not chafing and
puncturing the boat’s
PVC tube.
Towing your Sport Boat
The inflatable should only be towed using the D-rings near the bow on each side of
the boat. Attach both D-rings to create equal tension on both sides before starting to
tow. Make sure the Sport Boat is completely empty before towing process begins.
