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Index
1 - Introduction
2 - Flexboat history
3 - Builders Certificates
4 - Vessel Registration
5 - Owner responsibilities
6 - Features of the small boats up to 10 ft
6.1 - Miniflex , MiniflexS and TD 8 line of foldable boats
6.1.1 - Assembly, disassembly and transportation of boats with folding bottom
6.2 - TD 10 boat that can be disassembled
6.1.2 - Assembly, disassembly and transportation of boats that can be disassembled
6.3 - Mini SR , SR 9.5 , SR 10 and SR 10 S line of rigid bottom boats
7 - Dimensions
8 - Knowing the Miniflex
9 - Knowing the Miniflex S
10 - Knowing the TD 8
11 - Knowing the TD 10
12 - Knowing the Mini SR
13 - Knowing the SR 9.5
14 - Knowing the SR 10
15 - Knowing the SR 10 S
16 - Basic items for all models
17 - How to inflate your Flexboat
18 - Maximum capacity
19 - Engine ratings
20 - Maintenance and cleaning
20.1 - Hull and cockpit cleaning
20.2 - Tube cleaning
20.2.1 - Using the Hypalon cleaning Blue Kit
20.3 - Stainless steel cleaning
20.4 - Windshield cleaning
20.5 - Upholstery cleaning
20.6 - Cleaning products NOT TO BE USED on board
21 - Before navigation
21.1 - Complete checklist, still in land
21.2 - In-water checklist
21.3 - Engine starting checklist
22- Onboard safety
23 - Anchoring your Flexboat
23.1 - Launching the anchor
23.2 - Retrieving the anchor
24 - Navigation tips
25 - Returning from your trip
26 - Fuel
26.1 - Fueling the boat
26.2 - Using the right fuels
27 - Engine care
28- Small repairs on the tubes
29 - Air valve replacement
30 - Final considerations
31 - Warranty
32 - Warranty card
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Congratulations! You have just purchased a F L E X B O A T .
versatile and dynamic vesse l . S t a b i l i t y , s a f e t y a n d h i g h c a p a c i t y a
the highest quality material s a n d c o m p o n e n t s t o b u i l d o u r b o a t s . T h e t u b e s a r e b u i l t w i t h t h e b e s t
material imported from France, a fabric m a d e o f H y p a l o n , N e o p r e n e a n d P o l y e s t e r w h i c h i s h i g h l y h e r m e t i c a n d
emely resistant to abrasion, chemica l s , s u n r a y s , a n d w e a r & t e a r . T h e u s e o f t h o s e m a t e r i a l s g u a r a n t e e s
good moments i n t h e w a t e r
ead this manual. Here you will learn how t o h
how to take care of your boat, do some b a s i c t r o u b l e s h o o t i n g ,
rranty. Our go a l i s h e l p i n g y o u g e t t i n g t h e m o s t o f y o u r F l e x b o a t s o y o u c a n e n j o y i t
are under constant deve l o p m e n t a n d i m p r o v e m e n t . A l l i m a g e s , d r a w i n g s , d e s c r i p t i o n s a n d
specifications in this manual reflect the mo s t c u r r e n t m o d e l s
Flexboat reserves the right to do changes t o t h i s M a n u a l a t a n y t i m e a s n e e d e d .
Late 1988 Jaime Jose Alves Silva, an e n t r e p r e n e u r f r o m R i o d e J a n e i r o , d e c i d e d t o s e t t l e i n S a o P a u l o a f t e r
arching f o r t e c h n o l o g y a n d f o r t h e m o s t a d v a n c e d m a t e r i a l s i n o r d e r t o s t a r t
building the best inflatable boats in Brazil .
FLEXBOAT CONSTRUCOES NAUTICAS L T D A w a s b o r n i n 1 9 9 0 i n i t s f a c i l i t y l o c a t e d i n t h e c i t y o f A t i b a i a , 4 0
Atibaia was chosen due to its prime loca t i o n a s a t r a n s p o r t a t i o n h u b a n d a l s o b e c a u s e i t i s c l o s e t o t h e m a i n
marine markets in Brazil's south / southea s t r e g i o n s .
8 years have demanded lot s o f w o r k a n d d e d i c a t i o n . D u r i n g t h i s p e r i o d F L E X B O A T h a s c r e a t e d a
brand name which is a reference of qualit y . I t h a s t u r n e d i n t o a s y n o n y m o f i n f l a t a b l e b o a t s .
Since its inception FLEXBOAT has been u s i n g H y p a l o n ( s p e c i a l f a b r i c
from France) to build its tubes. This mat e r i a l a n d i t s i n c o m p a r a b l e f e a t u r e s g u a r a n t e e s t h e b o a t s w i l l h a v e t h e
highest safety standard. It makes sure the b o a t s w i l l l a s t l o n g e r . W h e n u s e d i n c o n j u n c t i o n w i t h o t h e r h i
raw materials and components and whe n h a n d l e d b y a t e a m o f h i g h l y t r a i n e d a n d q u a l i f i e d w o r k e r s t h e f i n a l
result is FLEXBOAT, the best inflatable bo a t m a d e i n B r a z i l .
After starting building small inflatables up t o 1 2 f e e t l o n g F l e x b o a t k e p t o n
release of the SR 1000, the largest (33 f t ) a n d m o s t a d v a n c e d i n f l a t a b l e b u i l d i n B r a z i l . U n t i l n o w m o r e t h a n
15,000 boats were built and sold in Brazil , U S A , C a r i b b e a n a n d E u r o p e .
pm e n t o f b o a t s f o c u s e d o n m i l i t a r y u s e a n d s i n c e t h e n w e h a v e b e c o m e
the main vendor for Brazil armed forces. F e d e r a l P o l i c e , N a v y , F i r e m e n , F i r s t R e s p o n d e r s , I B A M A a n d A m b i e n t
Police are among FLEXBOAT customers.
FLEXBOAT is looking to the future and w o r
offering larger boats with a cabin, and ot h e r i n n o v a t i o n s , b o t h f o r t h e B r a z i l i a n a n d I n t e r n a t i o n a l m a r k e t s . I n t h e
military and professional sectors, FLEXBO A T i s d e v e l o p i n g a n e w l i n e o f p
re just some o f i t s s t r e n g t h s .
To make sure you achieve this we s t r o n g l y s u g g e s t y o u
it in a safe w a y . Y o u w i l l a l s o l e a r n
how to properly maint a i n i t . A n d y o u w i l l a l s o
o Dias H i g h w a y . T h e c i t y o f
based on rubber a n d n e o p r e n e , i m p o r t e d
expanding it s p r o d u c t l i n e u n t i l t h e
king onto increasing its product offering in t h e l e i s u r e m a r k e t b y
roducts that wil l b e s e c o n d t o n o n e .
1 - Introduction
A lightweight,
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find information about its wa
safely.
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andle your boat and how to use
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available.
2 – Flexboat history
travelling to Italy and France se
miles from the city of Sao Pa
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In 2005 FLEXBOAT started the develo
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gh quality
This is FLEXBOAT!
Best regards,
THE FLEXBOAT TEAM
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All our boats are subjected to quality te s t s b e f o r e d e l i v e r y t o t h e c u s t o m e r , g u a r a n t e e i n g a s u p e r i o r l e v e l o f
You should register your boat according t o t h e l o c a l l a w s a n d r e g u l a t i o n s . P l e a s e c o n t a c t y o u r n e a r e s t m a r i n e
authorities or your closest FLEXBOAT dea l e r i f n e e d e d
The owner or user is responsible for ackn o w l e d g i n g
Correct usage and maintenance o f t h e b o a t a n d i t s s y s t e m s
Passengers safety preparation an d t r a i n
Knowledge of the boats systems
Knowledge of the sea conditions
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and following the requirements and pr o c e d u r e s b e l o w :
3 – Quality you can trust
quality.
4 - Vessel registration
5 – Owner responsibilities
• Coast Guard registration
• Insurance
• Warranty registration
• Warranty terms and conditions
•
• Safety equipment
•
•
•
• Safe practices
• No use of drugs and alcohol
• Environmental regulations
• Accident reports
• Operators license if needed
ing
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Features of the small boats up t o 1 0 f t
ts was develop e d t o w o r k a s s u p p o r t b o a t s f o r l a r g e r v e s s e l s a n d t
Depending on its bottom st y l e , t h e s m a l l b o a t s a r e d i v i d e d i n t o t h r e e g r o u p s a s f o l l o w s :
Boats that can be disassembled
fits into a small ca r r y i n g b a g ;
om plate and the bottom p l a n k s a r e m a d e o f f i b e r g l a s s t h u s i n c r e a s i n g i t s d u r a b i l i t y e v e n
when exposed to bad weather.
The foldable boats are v e r y l i g h t a n d f i t i n t o a c a r r y i n g b a g w h i c h w a s s p e c i a l l y d e v e l o p e d f o r
its transportation. Assem b l i n g a n d d i s a s s e m b l i n g t h e M i n i f l e x i s a s i m p l e p r o c e s s t h a t c a n d e
ee detailed i n f l a t i n g i n s t r u c t i o n s
fiberglass planks a n d H y p a l o n f a b r i c .
encapsulated with r e i n f o r c e d f i b e r g l a s s
with orthophthalic p o l y e s t e r r e s i n ,
Coremat. Finishing i n i s o p h t
and transportation of boats wi t h f o l d
6 -
Flexboat line of small boa
friendly boat.
a)
Folding boats
b)
c)
Boats with rigid bottom
6.1 - Miniflex, Miniflex-S and
Ideal to support larger vessels;
When folded, it
Very light;
Easy to be transported;
Its hydrodynamics
The trans
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-8 line of foldable boats
erformance and maneuverability;
Bottom type:
Materials: Tran
planks
o be a family
wood
reinforced with
halic gel
UV.
6.1.1 Assembly,
ing bottom
performed by anyone.
e a step by step explanation below:
S
in item 17 of this manual.
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TD 10 boat that can be disa s s e m b l e d
The TD 10 has a removable bottom. W h e n d i s a s s e m b l e d i t i s f i t t e d i n t w o s e p a r a t e c a r r y i n g b a g s t h a t c a n
cle. Transv e r s e a n d l o n g i t u d i
rigidity to t h e b o t t o m d u r i n g n a v i g a t i o n .
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nal aluminum profiles guarante e
ly and transportation of boats that c a n b e
6.2 -
be transported in any vehi
bottom panels and assure
6.2
disassembled
semb
a perfect fit for the
Bottom ty
fiberglass
.
fiberglass
with anodyzed
abric, and
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The TD 10 comes in two separate ca r r y i n g b a g s . O n e b a g s t o r e s t h e t u b e s a n d t h e o t h e r b a g s t o r e s
Install the bottom parts following thei r n u m b e r s . S t a r t a t t h e b o w
Part # 4 should be the last one to be p u t i n p l a c e .
the final fitting by applying some dow n p r e s s u r e i n
adjust the side fabric from the tube to t h e s i d e s o f t h e f l o o r .
4 pieces of side aluminum p r o f i l e s b y f i t t i n g t h e m t o t h e s i d e s o f t h e f l o o r . C h e c k t h e f i n a l
pump a little ai r o n e a c h t u b e t o h e l p t h e b o t t o m t o
e inflation of the tubes. On l y a f t e r t h e
inflate the keel of the boat. Inflate the k e e l u n t i l t h e b o t t o m i t s t r a i g h t a n d h a s a V s h a p e .
fit part # 4 into part # 5 and slig h t l y r a i s e p a r t # 3 t o d o
inflated to their correct pr e s s u r e i t i s t
Step 1 – Preparing the parts.
Laying the bottom out and
Step 2 – Installing
stern until you get to part # 5.
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the
disassembled bottom.
the rubber parts.
with part # 1
Install the
adjustment of the floor.
First
order to accommodate
in place. Then
Step 3 – Inflating the boat
Inflate the tubes. First
complete th
tubers are
correctly. Then
ime to
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Fit the seat onto the screw ins t a l l e d o n t h e t u b e . T i g h t e n t h e b o l t s . R e p e a t o n t h e o
Mini SR, SR 9.5, SR 10 and S R 1 0 S l i n e o f r i g i d b o t t o m b o a t s
They all have a rigid fiberglass bottom w h i c h m a k e s t h e m s u i t e d f o r a
Reinforced fiberglass hull laminated wi t h o r t h o p h t a l i c p o l y e s t e r r e s i n , r e i n f o r c e d w i t h
alic gel coa t w i t h N P G a n d a n t i
fiberglass hull laminated w i t h o r t h o p h t a l i c p o l y e s t e r r e s i n , r e i n f o r c e d w i t h
, and injected polyurethane f o a m b e t w e e n t h e h u l l a n d l i n e r
ny kind of use and a c t i v i t y .
Step 4 – Installing the seat
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ther side.
6.3-
MINI-SR, SR 9.5 and SR 10
I
Lifeline
Coremat finishing in isophth
SR 10-S
Reinforced
Coremat
NPG and anti UV.
-UV.
450 g/m² of fabric and
halic gel coat with
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– Dimensions
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Length overall
(outside)
Length overall
(inside)
Beam
(outside)
Beam (inside)
Tube diameter
Quantity of
chambers
Max person
capacity
Max HP
recommended
Miniflex Miniflex S
6 ft 7 in 7 ft 5 in
4 ft 4 in
4 ft 4 ft 4 in
1 ft 10 in 2 ft 2 in
1 ft 1 in 1 ft 1 in
2
2
3.3hp 4hp
5 ft 2 in
2
3
TD-8 TD-10 Mini SR SR-9.5
8 ft 2 in
5 ft 10 in 7 ft 5 in 5 ft 2 in 6 ft 5 in
5 ft 5 ft 4 in 4 ft 4 in 5 ft 5 in
2 ft 5 in
1 ft 1 in
2
4
5hp 15hp 4hp 8hp
10 ft 7 ft 5 in 9 ft 5 in
2 ft 6 in 2 ft 2 in 2 ft 4 in
1 ft 4 in /
1 ft 2 in
3
5
1 ft 1 in 1 ft 5 in
2
3
2
5
SR-10 SR-10 S
10 ft 3 in 10 ft
7 ft 3 in 7 ft 6 in
5 ft 8 in 5 ft 4 in
2 ft 9 in 2 ft 6 in
1 ft 5 in
3
5
15hp 15hp
1 ft 4 in /
1 ft 2 in
2
5
Product line
Weight (w/o
engine)
8
– Knowing the Miniflex
Foldable Foldable
46 lb 62 lb
Foldable Disassembled
82 lb 106 lb 73 lb 128 lb
Rigid
bottom
Rigid
bottom
Rigid
bottom
150 lb 132 lb
Rigid
bottom
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Triangular shaped stainless steel
fixture in the bow, for towing, ancho r i n g
Items located at the transom plate:
Nylon plate
Boat ID label
Drainplug with valve
There is an internal
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, vulcanized to the tube.
9
– Knowing the Miniflex-S
and tying to the dock.
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EVA padded fiberglass captain se a t .
Triangular shaped stainless steel f i x t u r e i n t h e b o w , f o r t o w i n g , a n c h o r i n g a n d t y i n g t o t h e d o c k .
There is a internal rubber handle in the b o a t , v u l c a n i z e d t o t h e t u b e , a n d a t r i a n g u l a r s h a p e d
fixture in the bow, for towing, anchoring a n d t y i n g t o t h e d o c k .
Two polyamide straps for transpo
Stainless steel D ring in the bow
Triangular shaped stainless steel f i x t u r e i n t h e b o w , f o r t o w i n g , a n c h o r i n g a n d t y i n g t o t h e d o c k .
Items located at the transom plate:
Nylon plate
Boat ID label
Drainplug with valve
Stainless
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stainless steel
10
– Knowing theTD-8
Items located at the transom plate:
Nylon plate
Boat ID label
Drainplug with valve
EVA padded fiberglass captai
rtation
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Bow
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TD 8
11– Knowing the TD 10
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Triangular shaped stainless steel f i x t u r e i n t h e b o w , f o r t
owing, anchoring and tying t o t h e d o c k .
Items located at the transom plate:
Nylon plate
Boat ID label
Drainplug with valve
EVA padded fiberglass captain
Inflatable keel.
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Towing fixture
12 – Knowing the Mini-SR
Seat Air valve
Paddle
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Rubber handle in the bow, vulca n i z e d t o t h e t u b e
located in the bow, ins i d e t h e b o a t .
Items located at the transom plate:
Nylon plate
Boat ID label
Drainplug with valve
EVA padded fiberglass
13 – Knowing the SR 9.5
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seat.
.
Items located at the transom plate:
Nylon plate
Boat ID label
Drainplug with valve
Two stainless steel U bolts
EVA padded fiberglass
U ring
seat.
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wo stainless steel lifting r i n g s
o stainless steel tow ri n g s
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Fuel tank compartment located in the bow im p r o v e s w e i g h t
distribution offering quick planning and great o v e r a l l p e r f o
Bow storage compartment with fiberglass c o v e r a n d s t a i n l e s s
ternal stainless steel ring s , f u e l t a n k a n d
compartment ser v e s a s a b o w
the bow, located a t t h e f i b e r g l a s s h u l l
1 2
1-Fiberglass seat; 2-Transom
14 – Knowing the SR-10
3 4
; 3-U ring; 4-Fuel tank location; 5-
5
drain valve
Items located at the transom plate:
Nylon plate
Boat ID label
Drain plug with valve
T
Tw
EVA padded fiberglass captain seat
Nylon flag pole located in the tube.
steel latch with 2 in
fuel hose and clamps. This
Two vents
Two lifting rings
Stainless steel tow ring in
bow.
rmance.
with
seat.
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Two stainless steel tow rings
EVA padded fiberglass cap t a i n s e a t .
stainless steel ring t o t i e t h e f u e l t a n k .
Double fiberglass hull with i n j e c t e d p o l y u r e t h a n e b e t w e e n h u l l a n d l i n e r
bber handle on the sides o f t h e t u b e s
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EVA padded seat
Flag pole
Items located at the transom plate:
Nylon plate
Boat ID label
Drain plug with valve
Internal
Stainless steel tow ring
Conic shaped tubes
Ru
Transom plate
Fiberglass seat
ransom and drain valve
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Two aluminum paddles with nylon b l a d e s . T o t a l
1 Plastic container (the kits contai n e r )
5 pc Hypalon fabric 2 1/2 in diame t e r
1 pc Hypalon adhesive 3 ounces
The Hypalon fabric color match e s t h e c o l o r o f t h e t u b e s o f t h e b o a t .
All FLEXBOAT boats are equipped with a p u m p .
ce that when pr e s s e d r e l e a s e s t h e a i r i n t h e t u b e s . I f t h i s d e v i c e i s p r e s s e d a n d t u r n e d
clockwise ¼ turn, the valve will remain op
16 - Basic items for all models
•
• Small foot pump
Repair kit containing:
5 pc Hypalon fabric 5 in x 4 in
1 pc air valve adapter
1 pc 120 metal sandpaper
1 pc Flexboat owners’ manual
1 pc drain plug membrane
1 pc rubber plug
Note:
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The air valves have a devi
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length 3 ft 7 in.
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amount of air inside the tubes, just press i t ( w i t h o u
Along with the pump, you will find an ad a p t e r t h a t s h o u l d b e s c r e w e d t o t h e a i r v a l v e a n d f i t t e d i n t o t h e p u m p
hose so that there is no air loss when infl a t i n g .
First inflate all the air chambers a little, w i t h o u t m u c h p
the chambers until they are stiff and witho u t w r i n k l e s .
The air pressure of the chambers should b e k e p t a t 3 p s i . I n p r a c t i c e , t h e t u b e s a r e c o r r e c t l y i n f l a t e d w h e n b y
s they don't y i e l d m o r e t h a n ¼ o f a n i n c h . ( 6 m m )
Remember that the action of the sun incr e a s e s t h e a i r p r e s s u r e i n t h e t u b e s . I f y o u i n t e n d t o l e a v e y o u r i n f l a t a b l e
out of the water and exposed to the sun f o r t o o l o n g y o u s h o u l d r e l i e v e t h e a i r p r e s
central part of the air valve a few times. T h i s p r o b l e m d o e s n o t o c c u r w h e n y o u a r e b o a t i n g , a s t h e c o n t a c t w i t h
FLEXBOAT boats have an identification p l a t e i n d i c a t i n g t h e m a x i m u m
be transported under normal conditions. T h e n a m e p l a t e i s l o c a t e d o n t h e h u l l n e a r t h e t r a n s o m
Weight above recommended violates reg u l a t i o n s . D o n o t c a r r y m o r e w e i g h t o r p a s s e n g e r s t h a n w h a t i s o n t h e
he number of seats is not necessarily the i n d i c a t i o n o f t h e n u m b e r o f p e o p l e t h a t t h e b o a t c a n s a f e l y c a r r y .
Weight above recommended, improper l o a d i n g a n d i n a d e q u a t e w e i g h t d i s t r i b u t i o n a r e s i g n i f i c a n t c
We recommend that you do not install m o t o r s w i t h h i g h e r h o r s e p o w e r t h a n w h a t i s s t a t e d o n t h e n a m e p l a t e
Inflatable boats are l i g h t t h u s r e q u i r e l e s s e n g i n e p o w e r t o d o t h e s a m e j o b a s o t h e r t y p e s
Bigger than reasonable motorization in inf l a t a b l e s r e d
Motorization higher than recommended ma y c a u s e :
Hurt the certification and c o n s t r u c t i o n s t a n d a r d s .
Put too much weight in th e s t e r n w h i
Greater difficulty in finding t h e r i g h t t h e d i s t r i b u t i o n .
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sure sl i g h t l y b y s q u e e z i n g t h e
capacity of persons a n d c a r g o p o s s i b l e t o
t turning it) as often as needed.
ressure, just to shape the boat.
pressing them with the finger
the water cools the tubes.
18 – Capacity
nameplate.
T
accidents. Always use
gh waters.
19 – Engine ratings
affixed to the product.
of heavier vessels.
uces stability and steerability.
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auses of
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Maintenance and cleaning of yo u r F l e x b o a t
Hull and deck cleaning ( F i b e r g l a s s p a r t s )
waterproofs and protects the hull . W a s h i n g t h e h u l l w i t h f r e s h w a t e r w h e n e v e r p o s s i b l e h e l p s t o c o n s e r v e
safe option) or with mild soap, d r y i t t h o r o u g h l y a n d a p p l y a l a y e r o f h i g h
surface of the hull. Afterwards, ju s t p o l i s h i t w i t h a d r y c l o t h .
water. Never use petrol, acetone
If the boat stays in the water, it is i m p o r t a n t t o r e m o v e i t p e r i o d i c a l l y t o c l e a n t h e h u l l b e l o w t h e w a t e r l i n e .
Barnacles should be removed wi t h a w o o d e n s c r a p e r o r p l a s t i c s p a t u l a , s o a s n o t t o d a m a g e t h e g e l c o
The inside of the boat also needs t o b e a i r e d a n d c l e a n e d f r e q u e n t l y , e s p e c i a l l y i f t h e r e a r e m a t t r e s s e s ,
carpets, rugs, and other accessor i e s t h a t c o u l d b e c o m e m o l d y .
Gel Coat surfaces are sli p p e r y
Be careful while apply i n g t h e w a x .
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZA R D : C l e a n i n g p r o d u c t s m a y b e f l a m m a b l e , e x p l o s i v e
and / or cause personal i n j u r y .
Wash inflatable tubes with clean f r e s h w a t e r a n d n e u t r a l d e t e r g e n t . U s e a s o f t b r u s h t o r e m o v e s t a i n s .
Clean the valves regularly with n e u t r a l d e t e r g e n t a n d a s m a l l b r u s h . D o n o t u s e s i l i c o n e ,
If you purchase and use the Hy p a l o n B L U E K I T f o r c l e a n i n g H y p a l o n , y o u w i l l e n s u r e t h e c o l o r a n d
extend the life of your Flexboat ov e r m a n y y e a r s .
Make sure the boat is completely d r y b e f o r e c o v e r i n g i t d u r i n g s t o r a g e
Do not use plastic tarps as they do n o t b r e a t h e . T h e r e c o m m e n d e d o n e s a r e t h e a c r y l i c t a r p a u l i n s .
.2.1 Using the BLUE K I T t o c l e a n t h e H y p a l o n
In order to ensure the efficiency o f t h e c l e a n i n g k i t , w e r e c o m m e n d t h a t y o u f o l l o w t h e i n s t r u c t i o n s
lly and use appropriate safe t y e q u i p m e n t w h e n h a n d l i n g t h e p r o d u c t .
NEW MAGIC Cleaner ( F o r f r e q u e n t c l e a n i n g )
1. Spray the product on su r f a c e s o f 2 f t X 2 f t
2. Wipe with a soft brush o r s p o n g e
3. Rinse with clean water
ester based paint that forms the o u t e r l a y e r o f t h e b o a t ,
to wash the entire hull with water and mild dete r g e n t ( d i s
qua l i t y w a x o n t h e e n t i r e
Remove stains using d e t e r g e n t d i l u t e d w i t h
Take extreme care wh e n w a l k i n g o n a
Make sure your paths are n o t s l i p p e r y .
ng instructions c a r e f u l l y b e f o r e
20 -
20.1 –
The main care is with the
it.
Once a year, it is
or the bottom paint.
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, a type of poly
or any solvent based on Acetone or Toluol.
WARNING!
hwasher is a
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at
SLIPPERY SURFACES:
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when wet.
wet surface.
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Read the cleani
use.
20.2 – Tube cleaning
grease or
petroleum based products.
.
carefu
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For boats that are new or in ve r y g o o d c o n d i t i o n , o r i n c a s e o f f r e q u e n t c l e a n i n g w e r e c o m m e n d
SHMUFFEX Deep C l e a n e r ( f o r d e e p c l e a n i n g a n d d i s r u p t i n g t h e a c t i o n o f
ray the product directly on t h e s u r f a c e t o b e c l e a n e d .
2. Wait for the action of the act i v e i n g r e d i e n t f o r a t l e a s t o n e h o u r , d o n o t b r u s h .
Avoid prolonged contact with m e t a l s u r f a c e s .
100 Seal a n t ( T o s e a l a n d c r e a t e a p r o t e c t i v e f i l m )
2. Wipe with a cloth moistened w i t h t h e p r o d u c t a n d a l l o w
3. Wipe again with a clean, dry c l o t h .
The drying time may vary acco r d i n g t o t e m p e r a t
ainless steel hardwa r e c l e a n i n g
Your Flexboat has several STAIN L E S S S T E E L p a r t s t h a t r e q u i r e s p e c i a l c a r e t o p r e v e n t C O R R O S I O N .
There are places in the ocean wh e r e t h e w a t e r i s c l e a n e r a
clean, and there are places in the o c e a
cleaner and saltier the water is w h e r e y o u a r e u s i n g y o u r b o a t , t h e m o r e c o r r o s i o n p r o b l e m s y o u w i l l
Some people believe stainless st e e l d o e s n o t r u s t . I t d o e s . A l l s t a i n l e s s s t e e l s
in its composition. Corrosion on a n y s t e e l w i l l m o s t l y d e p e n d o n t h e c a r b o n l e v e l , t h e p r e s e n c e o f
contamination in the water, and el e c t r o l y s i s .
class raw mat e r i a l s i n i t s p r o d u c t s b u t e v e n t h e b e s t q u a l i t y s t a i n l e s s s t e e l i s s u b j e c t
to corrosion. Simple contact with a t o o l m a d e o f r e g u l a r
It is normal for electrons to "lea l " t h r o u g h t h e c r a c k s ( w h e r e s t a i n l e s s s t e e l p a r t s m a k e c o n t a c t w i t h
fiberglass), and that is where the e l e c t r o l y s i s u s u a l l y b e g i n s ( c o r r o s i o n ) .
Flexboat has been researching an d u s i n g t
to date we can state that only f r e q u e n t c l e a n i n g w i t h f r e s h w a t e r a n d s o a p c a n k e e p t h e c o r r o s i o n
After each use of the boat in saltw a t e r , a l w a y s c l e a n t h e s t a i n l e s s s t e e l
Detergent or ammonia cleaner ma y a l s o b e u s e d ) .
To remove rust spots from stain l e s s s t e e l p a r t s , t h e s i m p l e s t a n d e a s i e s t w a y i s u s i n g S e m o r i m , a n
oxalic acid based product found i n a n y s u p e r m a r k e t . A p p l y w i t h g l o v e s a n d
and spread with a soft sponge (d o n o t u s e a n y t h i n g r o u g h b e c a u s e i t m a y s t a i n o r s c r a t c h t h e s u r f a c e ) .
Rub it until it covers the entire ar e a t o b e c l e a n e d . T h e n w a s h w i t h s o a p a n d w a t e r . I f t h e s t a i n d o e s n o t
e process aga i n . O n c e t h e p a r t i s f r e e o f r u s t , u s e m a r i n e w a x , t h e s a m e o n e u s e d t o
polish hulls, because it will serve t o c o n s e r v e a n d p r o t e c t a g a i n s t c o r r o s i o n . I n s t e a d o f S e m o r i m , o n e c a n
also use chromed metal cleaners o r # 2 p o l i s h e r , m i x e d w i t h c o c o n
But with Semorim, it's easier, fast e r , a n d c h e a p e r .
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ure. Any surface should be dry b e f o r e u s i n g t h e
nd there are places wh e r e t h e w a t e r i s n o t s o
where water is saltier, and places where s a l t i s n o t p r e s e n t . T h e
or with a stainless s t e e l p a r t o r b o l t f r o m
echniques to avoid or reduce this proce s s f o r y e a r s . H o w e v e r ,
parts with s o a p a n d w a t e r . ( N o t e :
gogg l e s . P o u r a f e w d r o p s
ut soap. Both h a v e t h e s a m e e f f e c t .
COMMENTS:
diluting the product up to 1x
STEP 2 microorganisms)
1. Sp
3. Rinse with clean water
4. Wipe dry with a soft cloth
COMMENTS:
STEP 3 – GUMEMP
1. Spray the product evenly
COMMENTS:
product.
20.3 – St
drying.
have.
Flexboat uses first-
another manufacturer
process under control.
come out, repeat th
n
steel
d generate undesirable rust spots.
Important note: n
.
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Windshield cleaning ( a c r y l i c )
erficial dirt using j u s t w a t e r
tilize soft cloth and mild s o a p
emove small scratches with a so f t c l e a n c l o t h a n d a u t o m o t i v e w a x .
Be careful when cleani n g p a r t s . A d r y c l o t h a n d m a n y g l a s s c l e a n e r s
may cause sc r a t c h e s . S o l v e n t s a t t a c k t h e s u r f a c e .
sponge o r b r u s h , m i l d s o a p a n d w a r m w a t e r .
in a well ventilated place, w i t h o u t d i r e c t c o n t a c t w i t h t h e s u n .
Remove the upholstery o f t h e b a t w h e n n o t i n u s
Cleaning products NOT T O B E U S E D o n b o a r d .
Rugged sponges or steel sponge s s h o u l d b e a v o i d e d a l t o g e t h e r , e i t h e r t o c l e a n f i b e r g l a s s s u r f a c e s o r t o
clean metal or stainless steel pa r t s . N o t
serious problems penetrating the f i b e r a n d f o r m i n g r u s t s p o t s w h i c h a r e i m p o s s i b l e t o r e m o v e . C h l o r i n e
based cleansers, as well as abra s i v e s o a p s a r e a l s o n o t r e c o m m e n d e d t h e y c a n b e c h e m i c a l l y h a
, and may comprom i s e t h e b r i g h t n e s s o f t h e s u r f a c e s .
t so you don' t f o r g e t a n y t h i n g
Set the destination: Never leav e t h e d o c k w i t h o u t f i r s t k n o w i n g w h e r e y o u a r e g o i n g t o . T a k e a g o o d
the nautical chart and do n o t b e a s h a m e d t o a s k e v e r y t h i n g a b o u t t h e r e g i o n t o t h o s e w h o k n o w
it well. Make a navigation plan, p r i o r i t i z i n g t h e s h o r t p a t h s . A n d d o n o t f o r g e t t h e n a u t i c a l c h a r t s .
Check the tide table: If you go t o s e a , c h e c k a l s o t h e t i d e
and not being able to return. Or , w o r s e , r u n n i n g a g r o u n d .
Check the weather forecast: Ch e c k t h e l o c a l f o r e c a s t w e l l b e f o r e s e t t i n g o f f , e s p e c i a l l y i n s u m m e r ,
when storms are most frequent.
n: A movin g b o a t g e n e r a t e s w i n d , w h i c h m a s k s t h e h e a t . B u t t h e s u n c o n t i n u e s t o
Clothes: It is essential to carry w a r m c l o t h i n g o n b o a r d , e v e n i f t h e d a y i s w a r m a n d b e a u t i f u l . T i m e
suddenly changes and what was a h o t d a y t u r n s i n t o a n u n b e a r a b l e c o l
third more fuel : T h e b a s i c s a f e t y r u l e d i c t a t e s t h a t y o u u s e o n e t h i r d o f f u e l t o g o ,
another third to come back an d t h e s a m e a m o u n t a s t h e m a r g i n f o r c o n t i n g e n c i e s . T h e r e a r e t w o
issues you should consider at t h i s p o i n t : h o w m u c h f u e
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Mold may appe a r i f v e n t i l a t i o n i s n o t
table. Otherwise, you r u n t h e r i s k o f l e a v i n g
l you will carry and at wh a t s p e e d . F r o m t h e r e
20.4 –
1- Clean sup
2- U
3- Rinse thoroughly
R
WARNING!
20.5 – Upholstery cleaning
Wipe the fabric with a soft
drying
adequate.
WARNING!
20.6–
to the gel coat
21 – Before navigation
21.1 - Check-lis
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look at
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• Lightweight sunscree
burn.
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• Fuel up to one-
gel coat.
only they can scratch the gel coat
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rmful
d day.
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you should know how many mi l e s y o u c a n g o w i t h t h a t a m o u n t o f f u e l t a k i n g i n t o a c c o u n t t h e s e t w o
elements: Quantity of fuel and s p e e d .
Prevent nausea: Encourage ev e r y o n e o n b o a r d w i t h s o m e n a u s e a p r o p e n s i t y t o
medicine. At least an hour befor e l e a v i n g . I f o n e w a n t s t o v o m i t , d o i t i n t h e w a t e r a n d t o t h e s i d e w h e r e
the wind blows through the hull
Check the engine, the oil l e v e l , e n g
Make sure the outboard i s s e c u r e l y a t t a c h e d .
Check the battery charge l e v e l .
Check the validity of the f i r e e x t i n g u i s h e r
Ensure that the crew is we a r i n g l i f e j a c k e t s .
Do not forget the documentati o
license must be on the boat at a l l t i m e s .
Inform the port authority about y o u r d e p a r t u r e : W h e n l e a v i n g t h e m a r i n a , l e t u s k n o w w h e r e y o u a r e
going and tell us the expected t i m e o f r e t u r n .
Capacity: Do not exceed the re c o m m e n d e d c a p a c i t y o f y o u r b o a t , ( e n g r a v e d o n t h e n a m e p l a t e a t t h e
the weight o n b o a r d : D o n o t l e t w e i g h t c o n c e n t r a t e i n t h e s a m e p l a c e , a s t h i s c a n
lity. The smaller the b o a t , t h e m o r e i m p o r t a n t i t i s t o e v e n l y d i s t r i b u t e t h e w e i g h t o n b o a r d .
ATTENTION: Inflatable boats us u a l l y r a i s e t h e b o w b e f o r e g o i n g i n t o p l a n e . P l a c e a p a s s e n g e r o n t h e
bow, and as soon as the plane b e g i n s h a v e h i m m o v e t o e v e n l y
Always take twice as much wa t e r a n d f o o d : I d e a l l y , o n e s h o u l d t a k e a b o u t t w i c e a s m u c h f o o d a n d
water as necessary for any even t u a l i t y t h a t e x t e n d s t h e t r i p .
Take towels, dive masks and so m e n a u t i c a l t o y s : R a r e l y d o e s a t o u r e n d w i t h
hence the need for towels. The d i v i n g m a s k h a s d u a l p u r p o s e : i t a m u s e s a n d i t m a y b e u s e f u l f o r
removing a line that may have b e e n c a u g h t b y t h e p r o p e l l e r a s a n e x a m p l e .
Drain plug: Close the drain plug o f t h e b o a t ' s t r a n s o m . A n d
deplete the water that eventuall y e n t e r e d i n t h e b i l g e
Communication: Check the ope r a t i o n o f y o u r c o m m u n i c a t i o n r a d i o . W h o e v e r g o e s o u t o n t h e w a t e r
must always have a way of com m u n i c a t i n g w i t h t h e m a i n l a n d i n t h e
Always carry the repair kit, the i n f l a t o r p u m p a n d t h e p a i r o f o a r s .
Other useful equipment to have o n b o a r d :
Anchor, sufficient lines, drinking w a t e r , a s m a l l m i r r o r f o r e m e r g e n c y s i g n a l i n g , a w h i s t l e a
Also recommended is a bit of fis h i n g l i n e , h o o k s a n d a r t i f i c i a l b a i t s .
If you have not been on the boa t i n a l o n g t i m e a n d a r e p l a n n i n g a f a m i l y w e e k e n d , s t o p b y t h e m a r i n a
first and open the boat. If you ha v e a c a p t a i n o r m a t e , m a k e t h i s a r o u
Turn the W h e e l t o b o t h s i d e s t o c h e c k i f i t i s w o r k i n g a p p r o p r i a t e l y .
Turn the main s w i t c h o n a n d c h e c k i f t h e i n s t r u m e n t s c o m e a l i v e .
Throttle and shifting forward
Throttle and shifting on reve r s e
Check the horn (remember t h e h o r n i s a s a f e t y i t e m a t s e a ) .
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n: Registration, insurance and in some Count r i e s a n a u t i c a l d r i v e r ' s
it should only be o p e n e d o n t h e b a c k , t o
event of a n e m e r g e n c y . T a k e a t
tine. At leas t o n c e a w e e k .
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• See if the boat is really ok :
a.
b.
c.
• Safety equipment :
a.
b.
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stern of the boat)
• Correctly distribute
affect stabi
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- the so-called "leeward edge."
This is very important!
take preventive
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least the cell phone.
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21.2 - In water check list
Steering system –
Main switch –
- Navigation lights
- Mast light
- Instrument panel
- Instrument lights
nd a knife.
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Before starting the engine, ma k e s u r e t h a t t h e p o
that the engine cooling water i n t a k e i s s u b m e r g e d .
Electronic engines have 2 sta g e s i n t h e i g n i t i o n k e y , t h e f i r s t s t a g e t e s t s t h e a l a r m s y s t e m f o r :
Temperature, low oil level an d w a t e r p r e s s u r e . T h e s e c
age only a f t e r t h e a l a r m t e s t h a
Make sure that the control lever i s i n t h e N E U T R A L
Make sure that the emergency s w i t c h d e v i c e i s
forget to attach the lanyard to y o u r w r i s t ) .
Check the water circulation on t h e e n g i n e .
Check the oil level of the drive.
he co o l i n g s y s t e m . ( A p p l i c a b l e t o
: For further details on ope r a t i o n , p e r i o d i c s e r v i c i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e o f t h e e n g i n e r e f e r t o t h e
Onboard safety rules must be n o n
be clear and direct in the or d e r s , e s p e c i a l l y w i t h c h i l d r e n , w h o a r e n o t m u c h a w a r e o f t h e r i s k s o f
Helping anyone who is in dan g e r i n t h e w a t e r i s a m u s t . B u t t o w i n g a n o t h e r b o a t , m a y n o t b e a g o o d
Idea. If it is necessary, stay c l o s e t o t h e b o a t w h i c h i s h a v i n g
to do something you don't kno w , b e c a u s e
If you are forced to tow anoth e r b o a t , r e m e m b e r t h a t y
space to stop. Therefore drive a t l o w s p e e d s a n d w i t h g r e a t c a u t i o n .
It is mandatory to have at lea s t o n e l i f e j a c k e t f o r e a c h
they should be kept in easy a c c e s s p l a c e . A n d a l l p a s s e n g e r s s h o u l d k n o w w h e r e t o f i n d t h e m .
Never exceed the passenger c a p a c i t y o f y o u r b o a t .
It is not a bad idea to have s m a l l c h i l d r e n w e a r i n g l i f e j a c k e t s a
falling into the water. And not e v e r y c h i l d c a n s w i m o r f l o a t .
Those with small children or p e t s o n b o a r d s h o u l d c o n s i d e r p u t t i n g a s a f e t y n e t i n t h e b o a t ' s r a i l i n g . I t
prevents small beings from sl i p p i n g a n d i n v o l u
Always have an adult in char g e o f t h e c h i l d r e n , a l l t h e t i m e , e s p e c i a l l y w h e n t h e b o a t i s i n m o t i o n .
Respect your boat's navigat i o n l i m i t s . A b o a t f o r p r o t e c t e d w a t e r s s h o u l d n e v e r v e n t u r e i t s e l f i n t o
Every boat is required to hav e s a f e t y e q u i p m e n t o n b o a r d , a s r e q u i r e d b y t h e l o c a l a u t h o r i t i e s , i n
quantity corresponding to its s i z e a n d n a v i g a t i o n c a t e g
If someone accidentally falls i n t o t h e w a t e r , d o n o t l o s e s i g h t o f h i m o r h a v e s o m e o n e l o o k a t h i m o r
her all the time. This will help a l o t i n t h e r e s c u e , s i n c e t h e h u m a n b o d y i s r e s t r i c t e d t o a s i m p l e h e a d
No matter how hot it may be,
Remember that when diving w i t h a i r c y l i n d e r s y o u s h o u l d a l w a y s h a v e s o m e o n e e l s e d i v i n g w i t h
you! Also, always signal wher e y o u a r e d i v i n g , s o t h e o t h e r b o a t s d o n o t p a s s b y .
someone. And be very carefu l w i t h s w i m m e r s , n o t l e t t i n g a n y o n e i n t h e w a t e r g e t c l o s e t o t h e m o v i n g
boat. Remember: propellers a r e l i k e s h a r p b l a d e s . T h e r e f o r e , a l w a y s s w i t c h o f f t h e e n g i n e s w h
Fires are more frequent (and h a r m f u l ) o n b o a t s t h a n w r e c k s !
anything that can lead to fire s h o u l d b e a v o i d e d . B e v e r y c a r e f u l , t h e r e f o r e , w i t h b a r b e c u e s o n b o a r d .
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wer trim is all the way down , t h a t i s , t h u s e n s u r i n g
ond stage triggers th e i g n i t i o n . Y o u s h o u l d
the motor w i l l n o t s t a r t .
otherwise the motor w i l l n o t s t a r t . ( D o n o t
eone drive your FLEXBOAT with o u t b e i n g p r e p a r e d f o r
negotiable. So exercise your power as a "v e s s e l c o m m a n d e r " a n d
until he l p a r r i v e s , b u t d o n ' t t r y
passenger. Even if you d o n ' t w e a r i t a l l t i m e s
ll the time, the r e i s a l w a y s t h e r i s k o f
when boating. A Sharp turn or accel e r a t i o n c a n m a k e t h e m
limit is 660 feet (200 meters)), except to e m b a r k o r d i s e m b a r k
They are the # 1 t h r e a t o n b o a r d a n d
21.3 - Engine starting
trigger the second st
Check engine temperature.
Check the oil and fuel level.
Check the coolant level of t
Note
engine manufacturer's manual.
22 – Onboard safety
Rule number 1 :
that.
navigation.
open ocean.
Don't carry pa
fall into the water.
, drive or let som
-
the result can be even worse.
sun pad
s finished.
position; otherwise
attached;
stern drive
problems
o
ntarily passing beneath it.
ory.
will need twice as much
out of water.
Never get too
people are in the water.
leave alcoholic beverages off any boat trip.
en
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Be very careful with some issues, suc h a s :
Knowing the bottom where the a n c h o r i s t o b e l a u n c h e d i s f u n d a m e n t a l . T h e b e s t p l a c e s a r e t h o s e o f
sand, better than those of rocks, s e a w e e d o r m u d .
You should consider the circular m o v e m e n t t h a t t h e b o a t w i l l d o a r o u n d t h e a n c h o r d e p e n d i n g o n t h e
wind direction, the sea current and t h e d e p t h . T h i s w i l l h e l p y o u s a f e l y l a u n c h t h
When retrieving the anchor you shou l d t a k e i n t o a c c o u n t :
The boat's engine must be workin g a n d y o u s h o u l d m o v e t h e b o a t t o w a r d t h e a n c h o r , w h i l e s l o w l y
Never cross an area with boats on an c h o r .
Remember that good seamanship r e c o m m e n d s s l o w s p e e d s ( l e s s t h a n 5 k n o t s ) a t t h e e x i t a n d a r r i v a l o f
boats in ramps, marinas, floating doc k s , e t c . S p e c i a l a t t e n t i o n s h o u l d b e g i v e n t o t h e p r e s e n c e o f b a t h e r s .
cong e s t e d b o a t a r e a s , a n d a v o i
Avoid cutting in front of another bo a t i n m o t i o n o r r e d u c i n g t h e d i s t a n c e d a n g e r o u s l y , e s p e c i a l l y i n l o w
visibility situations, thus avoiding risk y a n d e s p e c i a l l y d a n g e r o u
Never throw garbage, cans, oil or any p o l l u t i n g m a t e r i a l i n t o t h e w a t e r .
Have everyone on board sit down be f o r e a c c e l e r a t i n g . W h e n y o u a r e l e a v i n g o r e n t e r i n g t h e o p e n s e a b y a n
unfamiliar route, try to do this about o n e h o u r b e f o r e h i g h t i d e .
When in a channel, always stay to st a r b o a r d , b e c a u s e t h e s e p l a c e s a r e l i k e t w o
If you are boating and your boat has a T
need to be aware of bridges and cab l e s ,
Watch for large ships as they are una b l e t o m a n e u v e r f a s t , a n d t h e y o f t e n d o n ' t e v e n s e e s m a l l b o a t s .
PWCs and boats have to avoid all o t h e r t y p e s o f b o a t b e c a u s e t h e y a r e m o r e a
however, whoever comes from the r i g h t s i d e h a s t h e r i g h t o f w a y . E v e n s o , a s a p r e c a u t i o n ,
boats even if you have the right of wa y . I t i s b e t t e r t o r e l y o n y o u r i n t u i t i o n t h a n o n t h e n a u t i c a l e d u c a t i o n o f
way: boats do not have right o r l e f t , b u t s t a r b o a r d a n d p o r t , r e s p e c t i v e l y . I n o r d e r n o t t o b e c o n f u s e d ,
remember the heart which is to the l e f t o f t h e h u m a n b o d y , t h a t i s , o n o u r " g o o d s i d e " . T h e r e f o r e , " p o r t " .
All types of vessels must avoid rowi n g b o a t s
It is always best to boat with wind an d w a v e s c o m i n g f r o m t h e s t e r n t h a n f r o m t h e b o w . B u t o n r o u g h s e a s
the boat can become unstable and s t a r t t o " s u r f " t h e w a v e s .
At night, the darker the boat is the b e t t e r v i s i b i l i t y t h e p i l o t w i l l h a v e . I t i s t h e r e f o r e r e c o m m e n d e d t o r e d u c e
the instrument panel illumination to a m i n i m u m .
s flaps, use them. The y h e l p a l o t i n b a l a n c i n g t h e h u l l , k e e p i n g i t l e v e l . I f , f o r e x a m p l e , y o u r
boat is heavily loaded at the stern, mo v e t h e f l a p s d o w n t o " l o w e r " t h e b o w .
The flaps also serve to balance the b o a t l a t e r a l l y . E a c h t i m e y o u l o w e r t h e f l
If by any chance, you lose power an d t h e e n g i n e g o e s o u t , t h e f i r s t t h i n g t o d o i s t o a n c h o r w i t h t h e b o w
facing the waves while troubleshooti n g o r s e e k i n g h e l p . I t i s m u c h s a f e r t h a n l e a v i n
released with the anchor should not be less than 3 t i m e s t h e l o c a l d e p t h .
So, if you get aground , j u s t w a i t f o r t h e w a t e r
TOP, remember that they are tall and that, f o r t h i s v e r y
. Also, stay tuned for speed, because an y s m a l l w a k e c a n f e e l
In this case, try to steer t h e b o a t a n d n a v i g a t e
ap from o n e s i d e , t h e b o a t w i l l
23 - Anchoring your Flexboat
23.1 Launching the anchor
•
• The ideal amount of cable to be
•
23.2 – Retrieving the anchor
•
raising it at the same time.
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•
•
• Avoid zigzagging in crowded or
•
•
•
to rise and leave.
•
•
•
•
others.
• By the
•
like a "tsunami" to a canoe.
•
s maneuvers
especially power cables.
d causing
wakes.
-
gile. In case of doubt,
reason, you
avoid other
at a 45 degree angle to both.
•
• If your boat ha
•
tilt slightly to the other side.
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When driving, attach the safety cuto f f l a n y a r d t o t h e w r i s t a s i t s h u t s o f f t h e e n g i n e i m m e d i a t e l y i f y o u f a l l
into the water. It also prevents the ve s s e l f r o m m o v i n g f o r w a r d w i t h o u t a n y o n e i n c o m m a n d .
If someone wants to do some water s
facing the skier, controlling their mov e m e n t s a l l t h e t i m e . T h i s w a y t h e c a p t a i n w i l l n o t n e e d t o l o o k b a c k .
Pay close attention also to the wave s . E v e n t h o s e s m a l l a n d s e e m i n g l y h a r m l
Also note that when entering certain p o r t s t h e r e m a y b e c e r t a i n s t a n d a r d s t h a t y o u m u s t c o m p l y w i t h . S a f e t y
standards are precautions that you s h o u l d a l w a y s t a k e i n t o a c c o u n t .
e boat, r e m o v e t h e c o v e r f r o m t h e d r a i n v a l v e a n d i n c r e a s e t h e s p e e d s o t h e
It prevent s r i s k s a n d e n e r g y c o n s u m p t i o n , w i t h o u t h a v i n g t o t u r n " o f f " e a c h a n d
: Open the drain plug to dra i n a n y w a t e r t h a t m a y b e i n t h e b i l g e .
: Use cle a n w a t e r , e v e n i f y o u h a v e u s e d y o u r b o a t i n f r e s h w a t e r .
: There are several types o f a n t i
: Do not leave any wet obj e c t s i n s i d e t h e b o a t , e v e n i f o n l y m o i s t .
: Always drain bilge w a t e r t o a v o i d b a d o d o r s .
If the boat is to be stored in the wat e r
is operating. Simple cares like these ca n p r e v e n t a c c i d e n t s .
: Always keep your i n f l a t a b l e b o a t d r y a n d w a s h e d w i t h f r e s h w a t e r .
: The worst enemy of your inflat a b l e b o a t
Fresh water flushing: Running the e n g i n e i n f r e s h w a t e r i s v e r y i m p o r t a n t f o r i t s l o n g l i f e a n d s h o u l d b e
done whenever you use the boat i n s a l t w a t e r . A l w a y s f
Apply protective spray on the eng i n e a n d o n t h e p o w e r t r i m p u m p .
Never leave old gasoline in the en g i n e f o r m o r e t h a n 3 0 d a y s :
Run the engine at least every 15 d a y
Make preventive inspection every 6 m o n t h s .
For a smoother fueling, open t h e a u x i l i a r y v e n t i n s t a l l e d o n t h e c o n s o l e .
On vessels with portable fuel t a n k s , f u e l i n g s h o u l d b e d o n e i s c a r r i
Special care should be used w h e n
You should always have a fir e e x t i n g u i s h e r c l o s e a n d s h o u l d n o t s m o k e w h i l e h a n d l i n g a n y t y p e o f
fuel. In gasoline engines you s h o u l d
Bad fuels can damage t h e e n g i n e
Bad fuel may be the main reason f o r c o r r o s i o n i n t h e i n t e r n a l p a r t s o f a n e n g i n e .
time s m o r e s u l f u r t h a n t h e i n t e r n
which me a n s i t h a s a t e n d e n c y t o a b s o r b m o i s t u r e f r o m t h e a i r
absorbs water from the environm e n t . I n t h e t a n k s o f b o a t s t h a t a r e n o t u s e d v e r y o f t e n , t h e e f f e c t o f
ki, have another person on board standing with t h e i r b a c k s t o t h e r i d e r ,
ess ar e m u c h m o r e p o w e r f u l
cabinets and dra w e r s . T h e y a r e b a s e d
ilet valves and make sure that the a u t o m a t i c b i l g e p u m p
sand inside it. It acts just li k e s a n d p a p e r b e t w e e n
lush the engine with fresh w a t e r .
d spilling into the water or to t h e d e c k o f t h e b o a t .
ensure that there are no accumulat e d g a s e s i n t h e b i l g e
ational standard. In a d d i t i o n , b e c a u s e i t i s
•
•
•
than that of your boat.
•
• If you notice water inside th
water goes out completely.
25 – Returning from your trip
• Turn off the main switch every accessory and equipment.
• Drain plug
• Wash the side and the deck
• Avoid mold
on calcium chloride.
• Wet objects
• Water in the bilge
•
• Cleaning the boat
• Sand
the fabric and other parts.
• Engine care :
a.
b.
c. Apply wax the cover and drive.
• How to conserve the engine :
a.
b.
c.
d. Periodically replace the anode.
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-mold products, ideal for
: close the to
is leaving
s.
26 – Fuel
26.1 Fueling the boat
compartment.
fueling to avoi
26.2 -
Some diesel fuels have many
a hygroscopic liquid -
sulfur an
- it naturally
-organisms
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colonies called sludge that furthe r a c c e l e r a t e s t h e o x i d a t i o n o f s o m e i n t e r n a l e n g i n e c o m p o n e n t s . I t i s
see. And, f o r t h a t v e r y r e a s o n , t h e w o r
With gasoline it is not different. Cu r r e n t l e g i s l a t i o n a l l o w s f o r E t h a n o l t o b e m i x e d w i t h g a s o l i n e , a n d t h i s
ends up aggravating the process o f e a r l y " r o t t i n g " o f t h e g a s o l i n e i n t h e
Impurities, both in diesel and ga s o l i n e , c o r r o d e a n d c o m p r o m i s e t h e i n j e c t o r n o z z l e s o f t h e e n g i n e s .
Engines may suffer from excessiv e f u e l c o n s u m p t i o n b e c a u s e t h e f u e l w i l l n o t b u r n p r o p e r l y . A t t h e s a m e
se. A n d t h e r e w i l l b e a t e n d e n c y f o r a l l f u e l n o z z l e s t o r u s t , w i t h r i s k s o f
clogging the fuel flow and prevent i n g t h e e n g i n e f r o m r u n n i n g .
Carefully chose where to f u e l y o u r b o a t
Do not leave fuel sitting i n t h e t a n k f o r l o n g p e r i o
Run the engines at least o n c e e v e r y 2 w e e k s
Empty the fuel tank if the b o a t w i l l n o t b e u s e d f o r m o r e t h a n 3 m o n t h s
of the engine defects are cause d b y l a c k o f u s e ! S o , r u n t h e e n g i n
ine doesn't start when turni n g t h e k e y , c h e c k t h a t t h e l e v e r i s i n n e u t r a l
• Before calling a mechanic or panick i n g , s e e a l s o i f t h e r e i s f u e l i n t h e t a n k .
ce , b u t p r i m a r i l y e x t e n d t h e l i f e o f f u e l . I f y o u h a v e a d i e s e l e n g i n e
install magnetic decontaminators (AL G A E X s t y l e ) o n t h e f u e l l i n e t o d e s t r o y b a c t e r i a t h a t , d u e t o m o i s t u r e ,
• In order not to have so many probl e m s w i t h f u e l
oxygen of the air and changes its pro p e r t i e s ) , t h e i d e a l i s t o k e e p t h e b o a t w i t h t h e t a n k f u l l , a n d f o r n o m o r e
than one month. This avoids the oxi d a t i o n a n d c o n d e n s a t i o n o f w a t e r i n s i d e t h e t a
with fuel the engine an be damaged.
• If the boat will not be used for a lon g p e r i o d , i t i s b e s t t o e m p t y t h e t a n k c o m p l e t e l y . Y o u c a n d o t h i s b y
placing a thick hose in the supply no z z l e ( u s e a p i e c e o f c l o t h t o s e a l i t ) a n d i n j e c t
• Be sure to follow the manufacturer's p r e v e n t i v e m a i n t e n a n c e s c h e d u l e , w h i c h m a y r e q u i r e s e r v i c e e v e r y 5 0
or even 200 hours of use, or every si x m o n t h s t o o n e y e a r , d e p e n d i n g o n t h e e n g i n e . T h i s w a y t h e r e w i l l b
regular maintenance parts being per i o d i c a l l y r e p l a c e d l i k e f i l t e r s , b e l t s , o i l , g r e a s e a n d l u b r i c a t i n g s p r a y .
This should not be too expensive or c o m p l i c a t e d , a n d i t w o u l d a s s u r e y o u r e n g i n e i s a l w a y s r e a d y t o g o .
• A crack on the paint of the engine c o w
ve an outboard engine you s h o u l d a l w a y s f l u s h i t w i t h f r e s h w a t e r w h e n r e t u r n i n g t o t h e d o c k .
Simply attach a hose to the water inl e t , i n t h e d r i v e . M a k e s u r e t h e r e i s g o o d w a t e r p
• Every engine has anodes made of zi n c o r a l u m i n u m t h a t a b s o r b t h e c o r r o s i o n t h a t w o u l d a t t a c k i t . T h e y a r e
called sacrificial anodes or simply an o d e s a n d m u s t b e r e p l a c e d w h e n e v e r i t s w e a r h a s r e a c h e d h a l f o f i t .
longer protect the m o t o r .
• If the engine oil is whitish, it is mixe d w i t h w a t e r . R e p l a c e i t i m m e d i a t e l y a n d c a l l a m e c h a n i c b e c a u s e t h e
cylinder head gasket may be damage d .
• After flushing an outboard, leave it i n a n u p r i g h t p o s i t i o n s o t h e w a t e r c a n e a
• Besides fuel, spark plugs are the m a i n c a u s e o f p r o b l e m s i n o u t b o a r d e n g i n e s , e s p e c i a l l y t w o
engines. Always have a set of new sp a r k p l u g s r e a d y f o r r e p l a c e m e n t .
and fuel system once a year as dirt a n d w a t e r c a n c a u s e c l o g g i n g a n d d a m a g e t h e e n g i n e .
• Always check the condition of the pr o p e l l e r a n d s e e i f i t i s n o t b e n t , c r a c k e d o r w i t h b a r n a c l e s ,
performance. Fishing lines can also d a m a g e t h e s h a f t o r i n g a n d b u s h i n g .
• If the starting rope of a manual s t a r t o u t b o a r d b r e a k s , r e m o v e a s p a r k p l u g , i n j e c t s o m e g a s o l i n e o r
lubricating spray (type WD 40) into t h e c y l i n d e r a n d t u r n t h e e n g i
• When starting diesel engines keep th e m a t i d l e f o r a b o u t o n e m i n u t e t o a v o i d p r o b l e m s w i t h t u r b o c h a r g e r s .
• Diesel engines will last longer if noz
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st of all, as it affect s a v i t a l c o m p o n e n t i n
t least once e v e r y 1 5 d a y s .
"aging" in the tank (in fact fuel rea c t s i n c o n t a c t w i t h t h e
l may be a sign of overheating. Have it exami n e d b y a m e c h a n i c .
sily d r a i n f r o m t h e c o o l i n g
ers to prevent impurities and water in the f u e l . C l e a n t h e f u e l t a n k
ne flywheel with an y o t h e r
rust that you cannot
boats - the engine itself!
time, performance will be wor
Therefore we recommend:
27 – Engine care
• Most
• If the eng
"detail".
• Additives improve boat performan
may form in the tank.
ds
e a
. I
people forget this little
, also
ing air through the vent
with a compressor.
• If you ha
Otherwise, it will no
system.
• If you have a stern drive
works.
which affects
rope. It usually
e
-stroke
To do this,
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run t h e m a t m a x i m u m s p e e d f o r a b o u t o n e m i n u t e a n d b e f o r e t u r n i n g t h e m
off at once let them run at idle for five m i n u t e s
engine compartment, as well as a b l o w e r . A n d a l w a y s o p e n t h e e n g i n e c o m p a r t m e n t h o o d b e f o r e s t a r t i n g
The inflatable boat manufactured in Hy p a l o n a n d N e o p r e n e a l l o w s t h e u s e r t o r
FLEXBOAT inflatables are equipp e d w i t h a
pieces of fabric in the same color as th e b o a t a n d s a n d p a p e r .
n the s u r f a c e t o b e r e p a i r e d . I f t h e r e i s a n y g r e a s y s u b s t a n c e ,
wash the a r e a w i t h s o a p a n d w a t e r a n d t h e n d r y a n d c l e a n w i t h a
Once the s u r f a c e h a s b e e n c l e a n e d , c h o o s e a p i e c e o f f a b r i c t h a t
Using the p i e c e o f f a b r i c a s a t e m p l a t e , t h e n u s e a p e n c i l t o m a r k
Mask the a r e a a r o u n d t h e m a r k i n g d o n e w i t h t h e p e n c i l , l i m i t i n g
the area so t h e r e i s n o t e x c e s s s a n d i n g .
that this op e r a t i o n p r o d u c e s . T h e s a m e p r o c e s s s h o u l d b e d o n e o n
the piece of f a b r i c t h a t w i l l b e v u l c a n i z e d . A f t e r t h e s a n d i n g o p e r a t i o n ,
both parts w i l l b e r e a d y f o r v u l c a n i z a t i o n
engine you should make sure you have a v a p o r d
epair s m a l l h o l e s i n a s i m p l e
, containing special adhesive f o r c o l d v u l c a n i z a t i o n ,
e entire area to be repaired, removing al l t h e d u s t
when you are back at the dock,
If your Flexboat has a gasoline
the engine to prevent fire.
28. Small repairs on the tubes
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etector in the
way.
In case of a hole proceed as follows:
1- Clea
2will cover
repair kit
-based solvent (eg thinner).
3-
4-
5-
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coat of adh e s i v e t o b o t h u s i n g a b r u s h o r y o u r f i n g e r t i p s . M a k e s u r e
the adhesi v e i s w e l l s p r e a d , l e t i t d r y f o r a b o u t 1 0 t o 1 5 m i n u t e s ,
depending o n t h e a m b i e n t t e m p e r a t u r e . A f t e r t h e f i r s t c o a t h a s d r i e d
apply the s e c o n d c o a t , s p r e a d i n g t h e a d h e s i v e w e l l a n d l e t i t d r y
again for 10 t o 1 5 m i n u t e s .
Join the t w o p a r t s , p r e v e n t i n g a i r b u b b l e s f r o m f o r m i n g a n d t h e n
firmly press t h e s u r f a c e u s i n g a p i e c e o f W o o d . A t t h e e n d o f t h e
the cold vul c a n i z a t i o n p r o c e s s .
Repairs of small holes in inflatabl e b o a t s m u s t b e d o n e w i t h t h e b o a t d e f l a t e d .
Damage repairs that do not invol v e a i r l e a k a g e s h o u l d b e d o n e w i t h t h e b o a t f u l l y i
Major repairs must be carried out b y t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r o r b y q u a l i f i e d s e r v i c e p e r s o n n e l .
It is very rare for the air valves to malf u n c t i o n . T h e r e i s t h e p o s s i b i l i t y o f a i r l e a k s i f t h e v a l v e i s n o t t i g h t l y
Step 1: Take the air valve o f f
Step 3: Firmly hold the air valv e s o
its inner part does not fall inside t h e t u b e
and cleaning the parts to be vulcanized, a p p l y o n e
sary to wait a minimum of 24 hours to c o m p l e t e
Step 4: air valve repla c e m e n t t o o l
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Step 9: Use the tool in order to do the f i n a l t i g h t e n i n g
Step 11: Use water and soap to check f o r a i r l e a k s
Step 5: Place the tool in the va l v e w h i l e
still holding the inner par t .
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Step 8: Screw the new valve by h a n d u n t i l i t i s f i r m .
Step 10: Inflate the tube to 0, 2 1 3 b a r o r 3 , 1 P S I
Step 12: Close th e v a l v e .
Step 6: Take off the dama g e d v a l v e
while still holding the i n n e r p a r t .
Step 7: Install the new
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FLEXBOAT inflatable boats have tub e s w i t h t w o o r m o r e h e r m e t i c a l l y s e a l e d i n d e p e n d e n t a i r c h a m b e r s
(depending on model). Eventual air leaka g e i n o n e o f t h e c h a m b e r s w i l l n o t d r a s t i c a l l y r e d u c e f l o a
allowing continued navigation at slow spe e d s s a f e l y .
rigid FLEXBOAT inflatable bo a t s ( S R l i n e ) , a l s o k n o w n a s R . I . B . c o m b i n e r i g i d f i b e r g l a s s h u l l w i t h
tubes (inflatable part of the product). The r i g i d h u l l p r o v i d e s f a s t p l a n n i n g a
boat while the tubes provide the stability a n d s a f e t y c o m m o n t o i n f l a t a b l e b o a t s .
Flexboat inflatable boats undergo vari o u s t e s t s t o e n s u r e y o u r e c e i v e t h e b e s t p r o d u c t .
Resistance testing of ring s a n d h a n d l e s
nd the hydro d y n a m i c s o f a r e g u l a r
Resistance tes t i n g c o n s o l e h a n d l e
ting testing at full load
30 - Final considerations
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tability, thus
Resistance testing bow ring
Resistance testing stern ring
-line Lif
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Navigation with damaged t u b e t e s t i n g
All c r e w s i t t i n g i n o n e s i d e o f t h e b o a t .
Flexboat provides warranty to the origin a l p u r c h a s e r o f a p r o p e r l y r e g i s t e r e d F L E X B O A T i n f l a t a b l e b o a t a n d
agrees to repair or replace, for the period i n d i c a t e d b e l o w , f r o m t h e d a t e o f p u r c h a s e o f t h e v e s s e l , t h e p r o d u c t s
ured by Flexboat that in norm a l u s e , f o r t h e p u r p o s e t h e y w e r e d e s i g n e d , p r e s e n t d e f e c t s o f
1) Equipment and accessories that are no t m a n u f a c t u r e d b y F l e x b o a t (
) will be cov e r e d b y t h e i r m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s w a r r a n t i e s f o r o n e ( 1 ) y e a r .
2) Flexboat reserves the right to make ch a n g e s t o t h e d e s i g n a n d m a t e r i a l s o f i t s v e s s e l s w i t h o u t i n c u r r i n g a n y
obligation to incorporate such changes i n t o u n i t s
consumers. All FLEXBOAT obligations re
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Boat running with def l a t e d t u b e s
Engines, Elect r o n i c s , C o n t r o l C a b l e s ,
already complete or in the possessi o n o f i t s r e s e l l e r s a n d
Two adjacent air chambers were
Free bord testing
31 – Warranty
I – Limited Warranty
manufact
manufacture or material and / or labor
Notes:
e.g.
Steering Cables and hardware
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3) FLEXBOAT does not authorize its
responsibilities on its behalf related to the s a l e o f i t s v e s s e l s .
This warranty will be valid for five ( 5 ) y e a r s , u n d e r t h e c o n d i t i o n s e s t a b l i s h e d i n t h i s c e r t i f i c a t e .
URISM / MILITA R Y V E S S E L S :
This warranty will be valid for thre e ( 3 ) y e a r s , u n d e r t h e c o n d i t i o n s e s t a b l i s h e d i n t h i s c e r t i f i c a t e .
a) FLEXBOAT warrants its tube fabric ag a i n s t p o r o s i t y d e t e r i o r a t i o n ; i t s t u b e s e a m s a g a i n s t s e p a r
valves; and its fiberglass hulls against stru c t u r a l d e f e c t s i n m a t e r i a l s a n d w o r k m a n s h i p .
b) FLEXBOAT will repair the vessel at no c o s t t o t h e o w n e r d u r i n g t h e w a r r a n t y p e r i o d , p r o v i d e d t h a t t h e v e s s e l
accompanied by this certificate of warrant y .
c) FLEXBOAT will only replace parts that a r e b y t h e m a n d i n i t s s o l e d i s c r e t i o n , c o n s i d e r e d d e f e c t i v e ;
right at any t i m e t o m o d i f y , d i s c o n t i n u e o r a l t e r c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s o f a n y m o d e l i t
produces as well as the conditions expre s s e d h e r e i n , w i t h o u t t h e r e b y b e i n g a b l e t o r e s p o n d t o t h e o w n e r o f t h e
el, a s s e t o u t i n t h i s W a r r a n t y C e r t i f i c a t e , i t i s a s s u m e d t h a t t h e p u r c h a s e r
has full knowledge of all the warranty con d i t i o n s a n d t h e O w n e r ' s
ground to claim ignorance of any of the c l a u s e s a n d c o n d i t i o n s c o n t a
claims to know and accept without reserva t i o n s .
f) FLEXBOAT does not assume any obliga t i o n o r r e s p o n s i b i l i t y f o r a d d i t i o n s o r m o d i f i c a t i o n s t o t h i s w a r r a n t y .
nt that have be e n i n s t a l l e d b y t h e o w n e r a r e n o t c o v e r e d b y F L E X B O A T w a r r a n t y .
b) The warranty will not cover the cost o f s h i p p i n g t h e b o a t a n d p a r t s t o / f r o m t h e d e a l e r o r s e r v i c e c e n t e r f o r
c) This warranty does not cover the expe n s e
vessel, rescue of any kind, personal or ma t e r i a l d a m a g e s o f t h e o w n e r o r o f t h i r d p a r t i e s .
d) This warranty shall be automatically c a n c e l l e d i f t h e h u l l i d e n t i f i c a t i o n n u m b e r a t t a c h e d t o
ed, damaged or has been r e m o v e d
replacement by unauthorized personnel.
e) The warranty will be cancelled if the bo a t i s u s e d i n c o m p e t i t i o n s o r f o r a n y p u r p o s e o t h e r t h a n
designed, or if the vessel was involved i n a c o l l i s i o n o r h a v e b e e n t o w e d i m p r o p e r l y , o r i f t h e v e s s e l w a s l i f t e d
f) The warranty will be cancelled if the b o a t h a s n o t b e e n p r o p e r l y s t o r e d a n d i n f l a t e d i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e
andards recommended by the manufac t u r e r . M i n o r d a m a g e s l i k e g e l c o a t g r a z i n g o r b l i s t e r i n g a r e n o t c o v e r e d
representatives or any other person t o c r
facility in Florida, in accordance with the t e r m s o f t h i s w a r r a n t y ,
For this reaso n t h e c u s t o m e r h a s n o
ined in these instrume n t s t h a t t h e c u s t o m e r
s related to fuel, displacement of personne l , t r a n s p o r t a t i o n o f t h e
and if the vessel has undergone an y a l t e r a t i o n , r e p a i r o r
II – Term of Warranty
a) LEISURE VESSELS:
b) SERVICE / WORK / TO
III – Warranty coverage
reseller’s
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eate or include
ation; its tube
is sent to the local dealership or to
d) FLEXBOAT reserves the
vessel or third parties;
e) Upon taking possession of the vess
IV - Warranty exclusions
a) Accessories or equipme
warranty repairs.
Manual.
the transom has
been alter
for which it was
improperly.
st
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g) The vessel must not be operated with a d i f f e r e n t t y p e o f e n g i n e f r o m w h i c h i t w a s a p p r o v e d n o r w i t h e n g i n e s
s higher than each b o a t m o d e l l i m i t , o r t h e w a r r a n t y w i l l b e c a n c e l l e d .
h) The warranty does not cover the followi n g i t e m s :
Collision, punctures, riots, vandal i s m , t h e f t o r f i r e .
Vessels which have been modifi e d i n a n y w a y i n t h e i r f o r m a t , v
Surface damage or corrosion f r o m a b n o r m a l e n v i r o n m e n t a l c o n d i t i o n s , i n c l u d i n g b u t n o t l i m i t e d t o
chemical spillage, acid rain, hail, t h u n d e r s t o r m s a n d l i g h t n i n g .
Normal decay, wear and tear, d i s c o l o r a t i o n , d e f o r m
Cost of maintenance and routine c l e a n i n g .
Costs resulting from misuse, inclu d i n g b u t n o t l i m i t e d t o t r a n s p o r t a t i o n a n d f r e i g h t
i) The warranty will not cover defects that a r
must be p r i n t e d a n d f i l l e d w h e n t h e b o a t i s s o l d , a n d m a i l e d t o
Flexboat's office i n F l o r i d a w i t h i n t h i r t y ( 3 0 ) d a y s o f
ect, aging of ma t e r i a l s u c h a s
e not reported to an authorized dealer or to FL E X B O A T w i t h i n f i f t e e n
under warranty.
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with horsepower rating
specifications.
metals, plastics or fiberglass.
days of the finding thereof.
32. Warranty Card
The card below
arying from
ation, negl
original
fabric,
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Full name:
Address:
City:
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CUSTOMER
CUSTOMER
CUSTOMER CUSTOMER
State:
Phone with Area Code:
E-mail:
Model:
Serial number:
Tube color:
Date of sale:
__ __F F FFLEXBOAT
LEXBOAT
LEXBOAT LEXBOAT
Decoration color:
Date of delivery:
Zip
:
Dealer
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