Robalo R206 Cayman User Manual

2019ROBALOBAYBOATS
RobaloBoats,LLC.
www.robalo.com  
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Whenloadingyourgearonboardyourboat,remembertodistributethe
loadevenly,keeptheloadlowanddonotoverload.Alwaysstepontothe
boat,neverjump!Havesomeoneonthedockpassyourgearaboard.
Secureallgearfirmlysothatitwillnotmoveorinterferewithoperation
oftheboat.
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Thewayyourpassengersareseatedandgearstowedintheboataffects
yourboat’sperformance.Passengersshouldboardtheboatoneatatime
andfindaseat.Passengersshouldremainseatedduringloadingofgear
to maintain an even trim. Distribute your passengers and gear so that
yourboatisbalancedsidetosideandfronttorear(Figure5.1)
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Astheoperator,youareresponsibleforthesafetyofyourpassengers.
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• Do not allowpassengerstorideonthebowwithfeethangingover
theside.
• Do not allow passengers to ride sitting on the stern or gunwales.
Falling from moving boats is a major cause of fatal recreational
boatingaccidents.
• Donotallowpassengerstositinthebowriderarea(ifsoequipped)
whileunderway;doingsowillobscuretheoperator’svision.
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Ashiftinpassengerweightchangestheplaningangleofthehullorthe
thrust of the propeller. This has the same effect on the boat as if the
angleofthedriveunitwerechanged.Minordeficienciesinyour boat’s
ridecanbequicklycorrectedbyshiftingpassengersorgearforwardor
aft.Bytakingalittleextratimetocarefullyplacesuchgear ascoolers,
water jugs, tackle box, anchor, and tools, you create a more desirable
trim.Onplaning‐typeboats,utilizesternloadinginordertoslightlyraise
thebow.
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Correct
Balancedload:Givesmaximumperformance
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Incorrect
Overloadforward:Causesboattoplow
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Incorrect
Overloadaft:Causesboattoporpoise
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Figure5.1BoatLanding
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SwimPlatformandBoardingLadder
To board or re‐board your boat, ensure to follow the proper steps to
avoidinjury.Theladderislocatedundertheswimplatform.Push the
ladderinwardtowardstheboatandliftitoverthemetalhooksholdingit
down.Slidetheladderoutuntilitisasfaraftasitwillgo.Pulloutward
to extend the ladder the entire way before placing your weight on it.
Usingthegrabbaratthetopoftheladder,carefullyclimbtoenterthe
boat.Remembertostowtheladderbeforestartingtheengine.Tostow
theladder,lifeitupandpushtherungsintoeachotherandslide the
ladder in until it can be secured with the hook. The add‐on swim
platformisdesignedforpeopletoexitandentertheboattoandfromthe
water.Themaximumweightcapacityis300lbs.Theplatformisnotfor
storinggearorpersonalequipment. 
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Robalo R206 Cayman Specifications

General

Brand	Robalo
Model	R206 Cayman
Category	Boat
Language	English