Talamex inflatable boats – User’s manual
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SINGLE OPERATION.
When operating under
power without passengers, DO NOT SIT on inflation
tubes or seat, weight should be as far forward and in
the middle as practical.
Avoid heavy weights near the transom.
RAPID ACCELERATION should be avoided to
prevent the possibility of backward flip-overs.
Wind and wave conditions can be highly dangerous
for your inflatable. You can easily be flipped over if
the load in the boat is not distributed in the bow of
the boat and wind and tide are against. Especially the
Speed models should be driven carefully in
headwind. Distribution of load and weight take the
bow down to a safe situation.
The anti-cavitation plate on the engine should be
about 20 mm under the bottom of the transom.
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If your outboard is too high on the transom, you
will experience a lot of cavitation (air bubbles
and slippage around the propeller).
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If your outboard is too low on the transom it will
create drag and it will throw up water into the
boat.
In both cases you end up with loss of speed, so try to
find the ideal position, eventually using the delivered
spacers, before you definitely bolt your engine to the
transom (consult your supplier).
At every used speed it is advised to keep the boat
LEVEL. Prevent the bow to point UP, and prevent
the bow from pointing DOWN towards the water.
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Use the weight of the people on board to achieve
the level position.
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Adjust your engine angle (see below).
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An outboard tilted too far from the transom will
drive the boat with a bow up attitude.
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An outboard tilted too close to the transom will
drive the bow section too deep into the water,
which ends up in loss of speed and/or cavitation.
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Adjust your engine angle (see below).
1. Occasional checks should be made of motor
attachment screws. Loose screws will cause erratic
boat operation and possible loss of engine overboard.
2. Make at thorough review of the motor’s operator’s
manual before operation.
3. On board loads should be monitored to avoid
chaffing or puncturing of boat skin.
Turning the boat
When taking a sharp turn, reduce the speed of your
boat. The boat will tilt considerably inside towards
the turning centre.
5.4
Hazards
Air chamber failure
Your Talamex boat is designed with more than one
air chamber. Therefore, although in the event one of
the air chamber might leak due to a puncture, the
boat will at least save 50% of the buoyancy. Shift the
weight to the opposite side. Secure the leaking
chamber as necessary (by tying-up or holding-up)
and immediately proceed to the nearest shore or
mother ship, which is nearest.
However, be careful about shallows or reefs, because
they can scratch or further damage your boat.
Sunlight and temperature fluctuations
Always be aware of the air pressure in the air
chambers. The air volume inside the chambers will
expand as the internal air temperature rises; this will
cause the air pressure to fluctuate depending on water
temperature and weather conditions. A boat that is
correctly inflated may experience a drop in air
pressure and require additional air when temperatures
decrease; or it may become over inflated when in
direct sunlight or as the temperatures increase. This
will require the air chamber to be deflated until the
recommended air pressure is reached.
Extreme sunshine (ultra-violet rays) over a longer
period may accelerate ageing of the materials, which
may cause a sticky surface.
Cover the boat to block direct sunlight exposure if
the boat is to be removed from the water for an
extended periods of time.
Beaching
It is recommended to have engine turned off onto the
beach, dragged across rocks, sand, gravel or
pavement as damage to the boat skin may result.
Davits
If the boat is suspended on davits, remove the
drainplug and lift in such an angle that no water can
accumulate in the boat.
Smoking
Refrain from smoking especially while refueling
your boat.
Portable fuel tanks should be placed on a cushioning
base and should be strongly secured to the craft by
means of a girth to avoid bumps and risks of
breaking during navigation.
- When refueling, always stick to the following
recommendations:
- If possible, remove portable tanks from the craft to
refuel.
- Refuel the tanks in the open air, far from heat
sources, sparks or flames.
