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- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL | 01-2014 GOLDFISH 28 TENDER GOLDFISH BOAT AS Sle aveien 8 1555 Son Norway visit us at www.goldfishboat.com Copyright © Goldfish Boat 2014. All rights reserved.
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Page 2: Get Started
Connect battery to main lead. Launch your Goldfish - use lifting points if using crane. Make sure there are no leaks. Your new boat is ready to start. Turn the key, and test your new Goldfish for the first time. Enjoy! - Page 3 Minimum hydrodynamic drag optimizes hull efficiency, and saves 25-30% fuel compared to a modern traditional v-bottom hull. Balance, weight and design eliminates planing threshold, and gives the 28 Tender an optimal functionality at all speeds. SPECIFICATIONS: 9.20 m / 30'2"...
- Page 4 Goldfish Boat can arrange boat handling courses for all levels of experience upon request. Please contact us for more information. We would also like to introduce you to a couple of services that are exclusive to Goldfish customers: 1.1 MyGOLDFISH The day you decided to build your boat with us, we opened your personal account to attend to your boating.
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Page 5: Warranty
Are you tired of reading manuals? Do not have time to plan your caretaking, or simply want someone else to take care of all aspects of your boating? Well, Goldfish has the program for you as well. In the Pro Advantage Program you will have one dedicated person to monitor your boat and take care of preventive service, in addition to supervising the normal life-cycle program for your boat. -
Page 6: Operation
Page 5 GOLDFISH 28 TENDER 2. OPERATION 2.1 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE To make sure you have a safe and comfortable trip on your Goldfish, please make sure of the following before starting the engine: Remove covers from console. » »... -
Page 7: Engine Starting
OWNER’S MANUAL Page 6 GOLDFISH 28 TENDER 2.2 ENGINE STARTING NOTE! This quick reference is not a complete check list, but serves as an absolute minimum list of procedures necessary to start the engine. When the start panel is connected to power it will start to blink red. The starting procedure is as follows: 1 - Key in PIN code (4 digits, factory setting is 0000). - Page 8 The layout of the 28 Tender’ s dashboard is clean and easily accessed for maximim functionality: A - CHARTPLOTTER The Goldfish 28 Tender can be fitted with a Simrad Chartplotter as an option. Please refer to the specific instruction manual for further information.
- Page 9 C - START PANEL The 28 Tender is fitted with the Goldish Start Panel as standard. It comprises of the IGNITION ON/OFF and START buttons in addition to the keypad (see 2.2 for more information). D - ENGINE INSTRUMENTS Two (2) instrument binnacles, for further information see separate instruction manual.
- Page 10 2.4 DRIVING The Goldfish 28 Tender has a class leading hull shape that is the culmination of more than 20 years of making the world’ s finest and most efficient high performance boats. The result is a very stable hull with exceptionally low fuel consumption, high speed with comparatively modest engine sizes, a virtually non-existent planing angle, and driving characteristics in a class of its’...
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Page 11: Fuel And Oil
GOLDFISH 28 TENDER 2.4 MOORING After mooring make sure that your Goldfish is properly fastened using the boat’ s cleats. If necessary use fenders to protect the boat - remember that fenders are also used to protect other boats from damage from your boat. - Page 12 3.1 OVERVIEW The Goldfish 28 Tender is fitted with a 12V electrical system. The system is designed to withstand the rigours of high speed driving in all conditions for the life span of the boat. The general layout of the...
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Page 13: Drive Train
The engine is fitted with a steel propeller for maximum performance, and the steering system is tailored to this high performance craft. The Goldfish 28 Tender is fitted with one or two Evinrude E-Tec or Mercury Verado outboard engines. For information on the engine, please refer to the Manufacturer’ s Operating Manual. - Page 14 GOLDFISH 28 TENDER 5. LIFTING 5.1 BEFORE LIFTING Whenever you are planning til lift your Goldfish 28 Tender, please make sure of the following before starting to lift: Make sure your lifting straps (4 pcs) are in working order »...
- Page 15 6. TOWING & STOWAGE 6.1 TOWING YOUR GOLDFISH (UNLIKELY) If for any reason you should need to tow your Goldfish, make sure to secure the towing line to the towing hook mounted on the bow of the boat: Towing hook NOTE! Make sure that you do not use a self-tightening knot, as it will be very difficult to untie after the tow.
- Page 16 6.3 STOWING When stowing your 28 Tender it is important to ensure that the boat is secure and stable. Use at least two supports aft (one on each side) and one placed centrally at least 1/3rd from the bow.
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Page 17: Technical Information
(CIN): The hull is permanently marked on the stern at the starboard. 7.2 MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PERSONS The Goldfish 28 Tender is designed for 5 persons and has successfully passed the requirements for freeboard, stability and flotation, in accordance with ISO 12217-1 for the maximum number of persons. -
Page 18: Maximum Loading
(approximately level). Avoid placing heavy weights high up. 7.4 MAXIMUM ENGINE The maximum recommended engine is 2 x Evinrude E-Tec 200 hp. It is not recommended by Goldfish Boat AS to install other engines than Evinrude ETec or Mercury Verado on the Goldfish 28 Tender. -
Page 19: Openings In The Hull
OPENINGS IN THE HULL The inner hull of Goldfish 28 Tender is pressure tested to ensure stability and buoyancy even if the boat is flooded. Therefore, it is of vital importance that any modifications that will lead to puncturing of the inner hull is communicated to and carried out by Goldfish Boat AS. -
Page 20: Stability And Buoyancy
GOLDFISH 28 TENDER 8.1.3 STABILITY AND BUOYANCY The Goldfish 28 Tender has successfully passed the requirements for freeboard, stability and flotation, in accordance with ISO 12217-1 for the maximum number of persons. The following precautions should in addition be taken to ensure safety regarding stability and buoyancy: »... -
Page 21: Fire Prevention And Fire Fighting Equipment
If the engine overheats, please refer to the Manufacturer’ s manual or contact us. 8.2.3 FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT This boat, when in service, shall be equipped with a portable fire extinguisher delivered by Goldfish boat AS. The fire extinguisher shall be located under the aft seating arrangement.
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