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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.
1. Plastimo 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.
WARNING!
DO NOT OVERPOWER! 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.
1. The inflatable MUST BE EMPTY when it is towed by another boat. The towing line should be secured to the "D"-rings
on each side of the inflatable. The inflatable must be under constant supervision when it is being towed.
2. Anchoring and mooring lines should be secured to the bow "D"-ring.
WARNING: Never tow your tender by the bow ring, but use the side rings. If it has only one bow ring, take the tender
directly on board the towing boat. The bow ring should only be used to attach a mooring line.
1. 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.
1. Wrecks, reefs, rocky shores, sandbanks, and shallows should be avoided or approached with caution.
2. When boating in unfamiliar waters, obtain information on local water hazards before setting out.
1. It is recommended not to use an engine when beaching. Do not drag the boat across rocks, sand, gravel or on a
pavement as damage to the boat skin may result.
2. If the boat is to be temporarily left on a beach, part of the boat should be left in the water so that the internal heat
caused by exposure to sunlight can escape and so that air pressure in the tubes can decrease.
3. Cover the boat to block direct exposure to sunlight if the boat is to be removed from the water for an extended period
of time.
1. After use, the boat and all components should be washed with a mild soap and rinsed with fresh water. Dry all parts
before storing in the carrying bag. This will help prevent mould or mildew.
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LOADING
OPERATION: ROWING
OPERATION: OUTBOARD MOTOR
TOWING - ANCHORING - MOORING
AIR CHAMBER FAILURE
WATER HAZARDS
BEACHING
STORAGE
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