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ABOUT YOUR FOX BOAT
Thank you for purchasing a Fox boat. If cared
for properly you should get many years of
pleasure out of it. These boats can be inflated
and assembled in about 30mins, making trips
from the car to the water practical without the
need for a trailer and perfect for fishing
sessions. This manual will help you to
familiarise yourself with the boat and help you
to keep it in the best possible condition. Keep
this manual onboard in a dry area. Should you
sell the boat make sure to provide the new
owner with the manual.
YOUR BOAT AND THE ENVIRONMENT
• The environment is fragile, please use your
boat with the utmost respect for the
environment.
• Avoid exceeding the noise threshold and
producing excessive fuel vapours.
• Your boat generates waves and noise that can
be detrimental to the natural environment.
• Respect local boating laws and regulations.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Read the instructions carefully.
• Not for use in the sea.
• Carefully read the instruction manual provided
with your choice of outboard engine should
you choose to use one.
• It is the responsibility of the boat operator to
learn and know the laws applicable to a boat
and abide by them regarding how it is to be
equipped and operated.
• The applicable laws and regulations in force
may change and differ according to the
following factors:
- the location where the boat is commissioned
- the requirements of the local authorities
- the type of use of the boat
- the time of day
- the operating conditions
- the size, speed, route, type of boat (power,
oars, etc.)
- the navigation mode
• All passengers onboard must wear appropriate
clothing and have a life jacket.
• Make sure that the boat's standard
equipment (oars, air pump and repair kit) is on
board. Survival equipment other than the
mandatory items is sometimes necessary.
• An individual under the influence of drugs or
alcohol is not in a condition to pilot a boat.
• Do not exceed the maximum load rating and
the maximum engine power indicated on the
boats manufacturers plate.
• Special attention should be given to wind and
tides, as their variation has certain effect on
fuel consumption.
• If you plan to navigate in unfamiliar waters,
consult with those familiar with the area
concerning possible hazards and dangers.
• Always report your time and point of departure,
your route and your estimated time of return to
someone on shore.
• Do not navigate in the dark or in hazardous
conditions if correct navigation lighting has not
been installed.
• Do not use a compressed air source to inflate
the boat. Over inflation may cause the seams
and/or walls to rupture.
• Whether oars or a small outboard motor is
used depends on conditions. The power may
not be enough to counter tidal currents, small
channels or shallow water.
• Respect the maximum power ratings! An
excessively powerful motor may cause
dangerous manoeuvrability and stability
difficulties with serious consequences.
• Equip your outboard engine with an
emergency kill-switch cord. This switch will
stop the engine if the operator should pull
the cord, for any reason whatsoever.
• Regularly check that the engine is securely
fastened. Loose screws may make the craft
uncontrollable, or result in the
engine becoming unattached!
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