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Seite drucken1. Do not lift the boat using the life line. Only lift the boat using the two handles on the end
cones and the lifting handle on the bow of the boat.
2. Check the inflation pressure of the air chambers.
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Remove any obstruction from the drain valve.
4. Check the outboard for tightness on the transom.
5. Know the fuel capacity and cruising range.
6. Check that the lanyard stop switch for the outboard works correctly.
7. Be sure the boat is not overloaded.
8. Check the boat capacity plate for weight capacity
9. Be sure there is an approved personal flotation device of suitable size for each person aboard and
readily accessible (by law).
10. Check that the oars are on the boat in case of engine trouble.
11. Be sure the operator knows safe navigation, boating and operating procedures and laws.
12. Have a ring type life buoy or buoyant cushion designed to be thrown to a person in the water.
13. Arrange the passengers and load in the boat so the weight is distributed evenly and everyone is
seated properly.
14. Instruct at least one passenger in the basics of boat handling and the starting and operation of the
outboard, in case the driver becomes disabled or falls overboard.
15. Before departing, tell someone where you are going and what time you expect to return.
16. No alcohol or drugs on board, it is illegal to operate a boat while under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
17. Know the waters and area you will be boating; tides, currents, sand bars, rocks, and other hazards.
18. Check that all personal safety gear is on board (whistle or noise maker, bailing can, floating rope,
water proof flashlight and any other items required by law.)
If the inflatable boat is to be towed by another boat, the inflatable boat must be empty. Remove outboard,
fuel tank, and equipment.
A towing bridle is necessary in order to properly tow your boat.
Towing bridles are available for purchase on Coastal's web site.
Do not tow the inflatable boat by connecting rope to the central stainless steel lifting
handle. Use towing D-rings on both sides of the dinghy bow.
Following the instructions on the towing bridle. Run a line from the larger boat through the ring on the
towing bridle back to the larger boat. This allows the bridle to slide on the rope doing the towing.
Tow the boat at slow speed.
The inflatable must be under constant supervision when it is being towed.
Make sure there is no water in the boat. Excess water in the boat can quickly lead to failure of the towing
rings, especially when the load is not being equalized. Even just six inches of water in an inflatable can
weight hundreds of pounds to the boat.
If one of the air chambers should accidentally deflate while you are operating the boat, shift the weight to the
PRE OPERATING CHECKLIST
TOWING THE BOAT
AIR CHAMBER FAILURE
opposite side of the deflated chamber and slowly head for shore.
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