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 possible.
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. 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.
• If your outboard is too high on the transom, you will experience cavitation
(air bubbles and slippage around the propeller).
• If your outboard is too low on the transom it will create drag and it will
throw water into the boat.
In both cases you end up with loss of speed, so try to find the ideal position,
eventually using some spacers, before you definitely bolt your engine to the
transom (consult your supplier).
At every speed it is advised to keep the boat LEVEL. Prevent the bow from
pointing UP, and prevent the bow from pointing DOWN toward the water.
• Use the weight of the people on board to achieve the level position.
• Adjust your engine angle (see below).
• An outboard tilted too far from the transom will drive the boat with a bow
up attitude.
• 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 or cavitation.
• 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. Thoroughly review the engines operation manual before operation.
3. On board loads should be monitored to avoid chaffing or puncturing of
boat skin.
Turning the boat
When making a sharp turn, reduce the speed of your boat. The boat will tilt
considerably inside toward the turning centre.
OPERATIONS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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