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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Preparation before departure
Acquire necessary information and inform other passengers:
1. Get information on local laws, regulation and hazards related to water activities and boat operation.
2. Check weather forecast, local currents, tides and wind conditions.
3. Advise someone on land of the time you plan to be back.
4. Explain basic boat operation to all passengers.
5. Be sure that at least one of your passengers can operate the boat in case of emergency.
6. Learn how to determine the distance you can cover, and remember that bad weather conditional can alter this.
Check the working condition of the boat and equipments
:
1. Check inflation pressure.
2. Check all safety valves.
3. Check the load is evenly distributed on deck of boat: front to back and side to side.
4. Only motor powered lower than 2,5 hp is recommended for this boat.
Check that required safety equipment is on board
(Check the laws and regulations of the country or locality in which you’re boating)
1. One personal flotation device (PFD) for each passenger.
2. The air pump, oars repair kit and tool kit.
3. The mandatory equipment.
4. The boat papers and your boating license (if applicable).
5. Lights are required if operating in dark.
Rules to observe during navigation
1. Be responsible and strictly follow the safety rules. Do not neglect the safety rules; this could hazard your life and lives
of others.
2. Learn to keep control of your boat.
3. Respect local regulations and practices.
4. Navigate on “sheltered water” only.
5. Remember weather conditions can rapidly deteriorate. Always be sure that you can reach a shelter rapidly.
6. Do not take alcohol or drugs before or while operating your boat. All passengers should maintain sobriety in all
voyage.
7. Keep fire away. Do not smoke on board.
8. Make sure your passengers remain sit. Only if the boat is at rest or at low speeds, passengers can sit on the tubes
and grab the line around the boat. At planning speeds, in rough water or during sharp turns, all passengers should
position themselves in seats or on the floor.
9. No bow riding. Bow riding is illegal in most areas and is extremely dangerous.
10. Be very careful when you moor. Arms and legs can be hurt when hanging off the boat.
11. Always avoid areas where divers/swimmers are in the water. Keep a sharp lookout especially when operating near
beaches and launch sites. The Alpha flag indicates proximity of divers. You MUST stay at a good distance (minimum 50
meters).
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Depending on the parts usage, keep some spare parts available. If you want to replace a part, consult local agent for
factory authorized parts when servicing system.
Clean your boat after a trip to prevent damage from sand, salt water or sun exposure. Use a garden hose to wash the
boat and a sponge and mild soap to clean most dirt. Make sure the boat is completely clean and dry before storing;
otherwise the boat will be mouldy.
Do not use solvents to clean the boat, solvents may damage material or plastic components.
Store all boat accessories in a dry storage location with ventilation. Make sure that all parts are dry before storage.
You can store the boat inflated or deflated.
_ Choose a dry and cool place to store the boat.
_ Do not hang the boat up.
_ Do not place any heavy or sharp objects on it.
The boat is designed to be storable, seasonal boat. If you live in a temperate area in which the boat will not be in use
all year-round, it is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED to deflate the boat and dry it thoroughly, and store it in a protected
area for the off-season. This will help extend your boat life and prevent a safety hazard from developing while the
boat is not in use.
