2
3.4.3 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.
3.5 Operation B- motoring with outboard engine
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.
3.5.1 Regular checks should be made on motor attachment screws. Loose
screws will cause erratic boat operation and possibly the loss of your
outboard motor!
3.5.2 Read the manual carefully before assembling or operating the boat.
3.5.3 On board, check that the loads are not chafing or puncturing the boat
skin.
3.6 Towing/mooring
3.6.1 The inflatable MUST BE EMPTY i.e. all loadings and passengers
should be out of the boat when it is towed by another boat.
3.6.2 The towing line should be secured through the two Large D-rings [4 in
D-1
] on each side of the inflatable. DS-270/310RIB can be towed by its
front eye nut.
3.6.3 The inflatable must be under constant supervision when it is being
towed.
3.6.4 Anchoring and mooring lines should be secured THROUGH the bow
handle. [Super D-ring, 2 in D-1]
WARNING: Always tow the boat by the side rings.
Do not tow the boat by bow handle.
3.7 Air chamber failure
Should an air chamber get punctured, shift the weight to the opposite side.
Prevent, as much as possible, further air leakage (by hand, or with webbing)
and immediately proceed to the nearest shore.
3.8 Beaching
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