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4. When inflating, maintain a balance of air between air chambers to prevent
damage to air chamber bulkheads.
LOADING
1.
DO NOT EXCEED THE WEIGHT CARRYING CAPACITY INDICATED ON
THE BOAT IDENTIFICATION PLATE
.
2. Each person in the boat should wear a life jacket (personal flotation device).
3. Oars or paddles, and a repair kit should be carried on board for
emergencies.
4. All loads placed in the boat should be distributed evenly for proper boat trim.
OPERATION : ROWING
1. Inflatable boats are equipped with oars and thole-pins; certain models also
come with a rowing-seat as standard. Ensure seat is properly installed.
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
shoal water regions.
OPERATION : OUTBOARD MOTOR
WARNING !
DO NOT OVERPOWER
AND EXCEED THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT OF THE
MOTOR
! Overpowering can result in severe handling and/or stability
problems with serious consequences.
USE A CIRCUIT BREAKER
. This switch will stop the engine if, for any
reason, the operator pulls the cord. When the boat is being powered,
passengers should hold onto the lifeline in order to avoid falling overboard.
When operating the motor-powered boat alone, sit on the seat preferably.
Rapid acceleration should be avoided to prevent falling overboard backwards.
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 or puncturing the boat skin.
TOWING - ANCHORING - MOORING
