Hazards; Reboarding - TALAMEX QLS200 Handbuch

At every used speed it is advised to keep the boat
LEVEL. Prevent the bow to point UP, and prevent
the bow from pointing DOWN towards the water.
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Use the weight of the people on board to achieve
the level position.
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Adjust your engine angle (see below).
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An outboard tilted too far from the transom will
drive the boat with a bow up attitude.
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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 and/or cavitation.
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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. Make at thorough review of the motor's operator's
manual before operation.
3. On board loads should be monitored to avoid
chaffing or puncturing of boat skin.
Turning the boat
When taking a sharp turn, reduce the speed of your
boat. The boat will tilt considerably inside towards
the turning centre.
5.4

Hazards

Air chamber failure
Your Talamex boat is designed with more than one
air chamber. Therefore, although in the event one of
the air chamber might leak due to a puncture, the
boat will at least save 50% of the buoyancy. Shift the
weight to the opposite side. Secure the leaking
chamber as necessary (by tying-up or holding-up)
and immediately proceed to the nearest shore or
mother ship, which is nearest.
However, be careful about shallows or reefs, because
they can scratch or further damage your boat.
Sunlight
Avoid the boat to be exposed to sunshine for a longer
period. The changing air pressure inside the tubes
might cause damage to your boat.
Extreme sunshine (ultra-violet rays) over a longer
period may accelerate ageing of the materials, which
may cause a sticky surface.
Cover the boat to block direct sunlight exposure if
the boat is to be removed from the water for an
extended periods of time.
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Beaching
It is recommended to have engine turned off onto the
beach, dragged across rocks, sand, gravel or
pavement as damage to the boat skin may result.
Davits
If the boat is suspended on davits, remove the
drainplug and lift in such an angle that no water can
accumulate in the boat.
Smoking
Refrain from smoking especially while refueling
your boat.
Portable fuel tanks should be placed on a cushioning
base and should be strongly secured to the craft by
means of a girth to avoid bumps and risks of
breaking during navigation.
- When refueling, always stick to the following
recommendations:
- If possible, remove portable tanks from the craft to
refuel.
- Refuel the tanks in the open air, far from heat
sources, sparks or flames.
- Do not fill the tanks to the brim. The fuel increases
volume with a rise in temperature and there is a
possibility of the tank overflowing or even breaking.
High altitude use
Normal full inflation pressure is 330 mbar. If boat is
inflated at sea level (low altitude) and transported to
a high altitude (i.e., for use in a mountain lake) the
air pressure must be reduced at the higher altitude to
prevent over inflation.
5.5

Reboarding

In the event you fall out of the boat, use the
following re-boarding procedure to get back into the
boat.
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Hold onto the life line fixed to the top of the hull
side tubes.
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Hold your breath and duck down whilst holding
on to the life line. Kick down hard to force your
body upwards. Your aim is to get as much
momentum as possible. As your body is coming
up, use your arms to push down on the hull tube
to get your stomach on to the tube and your
upper body as far into the boat as you can.
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Using your arms, press down onto the floor close
to hull tube to get the rest of your body over the
tube and into the boat. Use one hand to reach the
opposite life line to assist if possible.
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Proceed immediately to shore or mother ship
which ever is nearest.
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