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Operating Instruction
I) Preparation before departing:
1. Acquire necessary information and inform other passengers:
A) Get information on local laws, regulation and hazards related to
water activities and boat operation.
B) Check weather forecast, local currents, tides and wind conditions.
C) Advise someone on land of the time you plan to be back.
D) Explain basic boat operation to all passengers.
E) Be sure that at least one of your passengers can operate the boat in
case of emergency.
F) Learn how to determine the distance you can cover, and remember
that bad weather conditions can alter this.
2. Check the working condition of the boat and equipments:
A) Check inflation pressure.
B) Inspect all safety valves.
C) Check the load is evenly distributed on deck of boat: fore to back
and side to side.
D) Only motor powered up to the size on the table is recommended for
this boat. (Please check the recommended maximum motor power on
Page N0.7)
3. Check that required safety equipment is on board (check the laws and
regulations of the country or locality in which you are boating):
A) One personal flotation device (PFD) for each passenger.
B) The air pump, oars, repair kit and tool kit.
C) The mandatory equipment.
D) The boat papers and your boating license (if applicable).
E) Lights are required if operating after dark.
