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USER MANUAL Traveller Vetus

3.2 Using the boat outboard motor powered . . . . . . 15

Warning indications The following warning indications are used in this manual in the con- text of safety: DanGer Indicates that great potential danger exists that can lead to serious injury or death. WarninG Indicates that a potential danger that can lead to injury exists. caution Indicates that the usage procedures, actions etc. concerned can re- sult in serious damage to property. Some CAUTION indications also advise that a potential danger exists that can lead to serious injury or death. note Emphasises important procedures, circumstances etc. Symbols Indicates that the relevant procedure must be carried out. Indicates that a particular action is forbidden. Pass the safety precautions on to other people who will use the boat. General rules and laws concerning safety and accident prevention must always be observed. Your boat has a unique Water Craft Identication Number (WIN), this number is on the builders plate at the inside of the transom. The rst letters and gures of this Water Craft Identication Number have been already lled out on the Declaration of Conformity (DoC). Please complete it by lling out the missing letter and gures. Please ll out the Registration Card, enter there the Water Craft Iden- tication Number as well, and and submit this card. Please use the Water Craft Identication Number in every corre- spondence with your dealer. Only with this number we are able to identify your boat and give you the correct information. note Be sure to check national and local boating information such as tide tables and charts as well as safety and local law regulations before using your boat. All models do meet the international standard ISO 6185, part I, II and

III. Boats over 2.5 meter are therefore compliant with the Recreational

Craft Directive (RCD). Boats under 2.5 meter are not in the scope of the RCD and therefore cannot be certied as compliant with it.

This manual has been compiled to help you to operate your craft with safety and pleasure. It contains details of the craft; the equip- ment supplied or tted, its systems and information on their opera- tion. Please read it carefully, and familiarize yourself with the craft before using it. This owner’s manual is not a course on boating safety or seamanship. If this is your rst craft, or if you are changing to a type of craft you are not familiar with, for your own comfort and safety, please ensure that you obtain handling and operating experience before ‘assuming command’ of the craft. Your dealer or national sailing federation or yacht club will be pleased to advise you of local sea schools, or com- petent instructors. All persons should wear a suitable buoyancy aid (life jacket/personal otation device) when out on the water. Note that, in some countries, it is a legal requirement to wear a buoyancy aid that complies with their national regulations at all times. Please keep this manual in a secure place and hand it over to the new owner when you sell the inatable boat. ENGLISH14 VQ12095 Inatable boats 200- 330

Oar lock Oar clamp Oar Drain Plug Bench Bench holder Air valve Bow grab / ring Floor Life line Hand grab with cleat Support plate, outside Transom Support plate , inside Hand grab Tow ring / D-Ring Hand grab Builders plate Oar holder Stringers for floor Always respect the maximum values on the builders plate.Maximum number of adults.

Maximum number of children.

Maximum outboard power.

Maximum total load - people + outboard + fuel tank + equipment.

Maximum pressure of air chambers.

Denitions: C. A watercraft given design category C is considered to be designed for a wind force up to, and including, 6 and signicant wave height up to, and including, 2 m.D. A watercraft given design category D is considered to be designed for a wind force up to, and including, 4 and signicant wave height up to, and including, 0,3 m, with occasional waves of 0,5 m maximum height.Watercraft in each design category must be designed and construct-ed to withstand the parameters in respect of stability, buoyancy, and other relevant essential requirements listed in this Annex, and to have good handling characteristics. note Use the boat only if the expected wind force and wave height are less than indicated in the above denitions. Make sure that you and your crew can keep the boat under control in the most unfavorable conditions. 2 Identication of partsVQ12095 15 Inatable boats 200 - 330 Standard accessories (not shown) - Repair kit - Carrying bag - Foot pump 3 Using the boat

Inate 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. WarninG 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. WarninG 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. caution 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 eective 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. 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 oor, not on ination 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 ooded 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.

WarninG If the inatable boat is towed by another boat, the inatable 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. ENGLISH16 VQ12095 Inatable boats 200- 330 4 Assembly

4.1 How to operate the valve

During ination Rotate the valve centre piece 1/4 turn to close the valve. Make sure the valve in this position when installing the pump to inate the boat.

4.2 Preparation before inating

• Find at surface where boat will be assembled.

• Remove any sharp objects from at surface.

• Unfold and spread boat out at.

• Verify the valve is in the correct position.

• Connect the pump to the valve and start inating. WarninG Do not inate any one chamber in full at a time as this causes unnec- essary stress to the inside bulkhead. Provide a uniform distribution of air in each chamber. By this method, the bulkheads that divide the main air chambers are maintained so that there is equal pressure and approximate inated size on each side of the bulkhead. During ination, do not use a compressed air source (I.e. automotive tire air compressor) to inate boats. Over ination through the use of compressed air may result in ruptured seams and/or bulkheads. Over ination in the air chambers can cause structural damage to your boat. Do not allow your boat to stand in direct sunlight when out of the water as expansion of the air may lead to damage or burst- ing (maximum air pressure: 0.25 bar). For an inatable air oor the maximum air pressure is 0,7 bar.

4.3 Ination and oor installation

It is usual that the boat has at least 3 chambers.

• Begin ination at bow , then starboard and port side .

• Inate chambers to around 40-50%. Air oor boat only:

• Put in the air oor and inate it to around 70%. During deation Press and rotate the valve centre piece 1/4 turn to open the valve.

• Install no. 1 and no. 4 oor board rst with the numbers facing up.

• Then install the oor boards no. 2 and 3.

• Make sure all oor boards are well seated in correct position then push down the joint slowly and rmly until in at position.

• Put the aluminium stringers into the sides of oors. In order to put the aluminium stringer easier, put an oar under the boat.VQ12095 17 Inatable boats 200 - 330

• Install the seat board. Slide it onto the mounting rail.

• Inate the tubes to 100%, to max. 0,25 bar.

• Install the drain plug. 5 Outboard motor installation Selecting the optimum outboard motor is critical to the performance and long life of your boat. WarninG Never install an outboard motor with a higher power than indi- cated as maximum power on the builders plate.

• Unlock motor for tilting and mount the motor properly.

• The motor should be in the centre of the transom.

• It is important that the outboard motor is installed at the correct height. Secure the clamps and make sure that they are thoroughly tightened.

• Adjust the motor trim angle. With an incorrect trim angle of the motor the nose of the boat will go up or down during cruising.

• For detailed information, consult the manual of your motor or contact the supplier of your motor. 6 Deating and packing Before deation, make sure the boat is clean and dry.

• Open valves and let the air out of each chamber. to deate the boat.

• To avoid sudden pressure changes on the internal bulkheads try to let the air out as evenly as possible.

• Remove seat and oars. Air oor boat only:

• Deate the air oor. Aluminium oor boat only:

• Remove the aluminium stringers.

• First remove no. 2 and no. 3 oor boards. Then, remove no. 1 and no. 4 oor boards.

• Place both side air chambers toward inside of the boat and roll slowly from both ends until all air is expelled.

• Store the boot inside the carrying bag. 7 Storage Allow your boat to dry thoroughly in the shade before storing, never in glaring sunlight. Store your boot in a cool, at and dry place with some air in the air chambers if at all possible. If not, deate the boat completely and roll the boot up loosely, not tightly as this may dam- age the seams. When storing the boat outside, for instance at the stern or on the fore deck, it is recommended to use a boat cover (Vetus art.code: VB- COV20, VBCOV23, VBCOV27, VBCOV30 and VBCOV33 Boat cover for respectively VB200, VB230, VB270, VB300, VB330, VR240B, VR270B, VR270, VR300 and VR330). 8 Cleaning The surface of the boot should be cleaned with a solution of mild soap and fresh water after each use. To avoid abrasion and wear, be sure that all the sand, small rocks, oil and dirt have been ushed away from the boot surfaces and particu- larly the inside oor next to the air chambers. 9 Repair and maintenance Small tear, cut or puncture Use the enclosed repair kit tor small punctures.

• Clean the fabric around the area to be repaired using M.E.K. or acetone thoroughly. Be careful! MEK and aceton are hazardous in case of skin contact, eye contact, ingestion and inhalation.

• Apply a coat of glue to the damage part and to the patch material, allow it to dry for 2 - 3 minutes.

• Repeat the process at least 3 times, allowing time to dry between each application. It is highly recommended that all patchwork be allowed to cure at least 24 hours before re-inating the boat. WarninG NEVER USE PETROL OR SOLVENT FOR CLEANING Large repairs of skin, seams, bulkheads and transom It is recommended to contact the dealer for all large repairs. ENGLISH18 VQ12095 Inatable boats 200- 330 10 Technical data Boat model Traveller en Explorer Item code Air (Traveller) : VB200T VB230T VB270T VB300T VB330T Alu (Explorer) : - VB230E VB270E VB300E VB330E Deck type Air (Traveller) : Inatable drop-stitch board deck Alu (Explorer) : - Folding aluminium deck Length overall : 200 cm (6 ft 7 in) 230 cm (7 ft 7 in) 270 cm (8 ft 10 in) 300 cm (9 ft 10 in) 330 cm (10 ft 10 in) Beam width overall : 139 cm (4 ft 7 in) 130 cm (4 ft 3 in) 154 cm (5 ft 1 in) Tube diameter : 41 cm (16 in) 35 cm (14 in) 42 cm (15.5 in) Size, packed : 105 x 70 x 32 cm (41 x 28 x 13 in) 105 x 70 x 35 cm (41 x 28 x 14 in) 115 x 70 x 38 cm (45 x 28 x 15 in) Maximum total load : 250 kg (551 lbs) 360 kg (793 lbs) 485 kg (1069 lbs) 500 kg (1102 lbs) 570 kg (1256 lbs) Max. capacity persons : 2 2 3 3+1 (child) 4 Total boat weight Air (Traveller) : 28 kg (62 lbs) 31 kg (68 lbs) 39 kg (86 lbs) 41 kg (90 lbs) 44 kg (97 lbs) Alu (Explorer) : - 36 kg (79 lbs) 48 kg (106 lbs) 53 kg (117 lbs) 58 kg (128 lbs) Shipping weight Air (Traveller) : 33 kg (73 lbs) 38 kg (84 lbs) 44 kg (97 lbs) 48 kg (106 lbs) 51 kg (112 lbs) Alu (Explorer) : - 44 kg (97 lbs) 52 kg (115 lbs) 59 kg (130 lbs) 65 kg (143 lbs) Maximum outboard power : 3.7 kW (5 hp) 3.7 kW (5 hp) 7.5 kW (10 hp) 7.5 kW (10 hp) 11 kW (15 hp) Boat model Frontier Item code : VR240B VR270B VR270 VR300 VR330 Length overall : 240 cm (7 ft 10 in) 270 cm (8 ft 10 in) 270 cm (8 ft 10 in) 300 cm (9 ft 10 in) 330 cm (10 ft 10 in) Length inside : 160 cm (5 ft 3 in) 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) 220 cm (7 ft 3 in) 250 cm (8 ft 2 in) Beam width overall : 164 cm (5 ft 4 in) Beam ouside : 80 cm (5 ft 7 in) Tube diameter : 42 cm (15.5 in) Number of air chambers : 3 Size, packed : 170 x 124 x 59cm (67 x 49 x 23 in) 200 x 124 x 59cm (79 x 49 x 23 in) 200 x 124 x 59cm (79 x 49 x 23 in) 240 x 124 x 59cm (95 x 49 x 23 in) 270 x 124 x 59cm (106 x 49 x 23 in) Maximum total load : 350 kg (771 lbs) 400 kg (881 lbs) 400 kg (881 lbs) 450 kg (992 lbs) 500 kg (1102 lbs) Max. capacity persons : 2 3 3 4 4+1 (child) Total boat weight : 42 kg (92 lbs) 47 kg (103 lbs) 59 kg (130 lbs) 67 kg (147 lbs) 75 kg (165 lbs) Shipping weight : 53 kg (117 lbs) 60 kg (132 lbs) 72 kg (158 lbs) 81 kg (178 lbs) 90 kg (198 lbs) Maximum outboard power : 3.7 kW (5 hp) 7.5 kW (10 hp) 7.5 kW (10 hp) 11,2 kW (15 hp) 15 kW (20hp)VQ12095 19 Inatable boats 200 - 330 Bitte lesen Sie dieses Handbuch sorgfältig durch, bevor Sie das Boot erstmals benutzen. 1 Einleitung

Inatable boats 200- 330

Inatable boats 200- 330

Inatable boats 200- 330

Inatable boats 200- 330