Using The Boat; General; Using The Boat Outboard Motor Powered; Towing - Vetus TRAVELLER Mode D'emploi

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Using the boat

3.1

General

Inflate the boat one day prior to use and check if there is any air leak-
age.
Avoid the boat's exposure to the sun for any extended period of time.
Otherwise, by the changing air pressure inside the tubes due to tem-
perature variation, and physical reaction by ultra-violet rays, the ag-
ing of the materials will be accelerated.
Store it in cool and shaded area.
Prevent pollution of the water around your boat. Using the water for
water sports also means taking care of a clean water sports environ-
ment.
Do not exceed the maximum recommended number of persons.
Regardless of the number of persons on board, the total weight of
persons and equipment must never exceed the maximum recom-
mended load. Always use the seating spaces provided.
Never exceed the weight carrying capacity of the boat's builders
plate.
All loads placed in the boat should be uniformly distributed to pro-
vide proper beat trim when under way.
Each person in the boat should ALWAYS wear a life jacket (Personal
Flotation Device approved by local law agency).
Be very careful about shallows' or 'unknown reefs' . Always check local
navigational maps where the boot will be operated.
In case more than two persons will get on the boat, it is important to
decide the sitting position of each person in good consideration of
the special features of the boat. When the boot is headed up prior to
´plain sailing´, it is effective to keep boats bow down, by the weight
of the persons sitting toward the bow side.
However, on excessive weight there might cause a dangerous head-
down position when boat gets ´plain sailing´.
Nevertheless, the extreme sitting of two people on stern in the head
up position will cause another risk of overturn, when wind is blowing
toward you.
Standard accessories (not shown)
- Repair kit
- Carrying bag
- Foot pump
Inflatable boats 200 - 330
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Bailing
It is the responsibility of the owner/operator to have at least one bail-
er/draw bucket on board, secured against accidental loss.
Securing of loose equipment
It is higly recommended to secure loose equipment safely when un-
derway.
3.2

Using the boat outboard motor powered

Everyone should sit on the floor, not on inflation tubes or the row
seat, to prevent falling over-board.
Make sure that the motor is in neutral before starting the engine.
Always accelerate very slowly.
Be cautious not to be a danger to anyone around the boat and not
cause unnecessary noise.
Always be cautious when cruising at high speed. High speeds may
cause considerable waves behind the boat.
Oars or paddles and a repair parts kit should always be carried with
the boot for emergencies.
Whenever you are turning your boat, reduction in speed is required.
Whenever the boat is turning it will tilt considerably inside towards
the turning centre. Therefore, turning to lee-ward or when waves are
high, might cause the boat flooded with water or its overturn.
Refrain from smoking when you are on the boot or refuelling.
Never go in or around any swimming areas with your boat, as there
will be a serious danger for swimmers getting injured by your intru-
sions.
3.3

Towing

If the inflatable boat is towed by another boat, the inflatable MUST
BE EMPTY. So no accessories or persons.
The towing line should be secured to the 'D' rings on each side of the
boat. The towed boat must be observed continuously.
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