Portable Boat Plans Mini Camper Cruiser User Manual

Mini Camper Cruiser

USER MANUAL

Specifications;

• A unique and practical teardrop style camper that unfolds into a 12 foot boat.

• Built from MCC plans featured at www.portableboatplans.com of Arizona, USA.

• Flat bottom for shallow draft, light weight and portability.

• As boat 3,740 mm long, As camper 2,210 mm long x 1200 mm wide

• Empty weight 98 kg

• Maximum Outboard = 4 horsepower

• Maximum persons = 4

• Maximum capacity = 340 kg (750 lbs)

• Sheltered waters use only.

• Carry safety equipment as required by state marine safety authority.

• Always wear life jackets.

User Instructions

To Unfold;

• Remove door by lifting up off pins.

• Unlatch top section side clamps.

• Lift aft section up till it is vertical at the point of balance.

• Carefully reposition yourself, whilst still holding aft section vertical, and then

carefully lower the aft section down to level. Make sure fingers are clear as joint

closes.

• NOTE: do not drop aft section from a height or potentially the hinges or structure is

overstressed and damaged.

• Fit securing bolts. These need to be firm, not over tightened.

• When open as a boat do not step into aft section till afloat. Aft bottom is strong

when in water, not when an unsupported cantilever hanging behind the trailer.

Weight this far behind the trailer could also cause boat to suddenly see-saw down

impacting the ground.

• Fit outboard motor. 2 horsepower is a good light and portable choice. Do not fit

more than 4 horsepower.

• Back down ramp till trailer wheels are just in the water. (do not immerse box trailer

wheel hubs as they would not have marine seals) Back of boat should be almost in

water.

• Attach a bow line for safety.