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Related Manuals for Flexboat SR 550
Summary of Contents for Flexboat SR 550
- Page 1 O O O O n n n n e e e e r r r r ' ' ' ' s s s s a a a a n n n n u u u u a a a a l l l l O O O O n n n n...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
19.2 - Using the right fuels 20 - Engine care 21 - Trailers and craddles 21.1 - Classification 21.2 - Trailer laws 21.3 - Tying down the boat on its trailer 21.4 - Hitting the road with your Flexboat on a trailer... - Page 3 Owner’s Manual – SR 550 21.5 - Safety driving tips 22 - Bimini top and storage cover 22.1 - Bimini and storage cover maintenance 22.2 - Bimini and storage cover cleaning 23 - Small repairs on the tubes 24 - Air valve replacement...
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Page 4: Introduction
And you will also find information about its warranty. Our goal is helping you getting the most of your Flexboat so you can enjoy it safely. -
Page 5: Vessel Registration
4 – Vessel registration You should register your boat according to the local laws and regulations. Please contact your nearest marine authorities or your closest FLEXBOAT dealer if needed 5 – Owner responsibilities The owner or user is responsible for acknowledging and following the requirements and procedures below: Coast Guard registration •... -
Page 6: Sr 550 Features
6 – SR 550 features The Flexboat SR 550 is a 19 ft long inflatable which was designed with the leisure markets in mind.The SR 550 has a deep V fiberglass hull laminated with high quality gelcoat and other materials, and inflatable tubes fabricated with the frech fabric based on Hypalon, Neoprene and Polyester. - Page 7 Owner’s Manual – SR 550 Watertight Watertight bow storage compartment with 34 gal capacity, ideal for items that should not get wet. Fiberglass storage cover with stainless steel hinges and stainless steel latches, with actuators for ease of use. Seat cushion made with Hinterschaum injection process with no seam 1 –...
- Page 8 Owner’s Manual – SR 550 Console with glove box, fire extinguisher dedicated location, access door to the back side of the instrument panel, acrylic windshield with stainless steel safety rail around, insulated dry storage compartment (cooler) in front of the console, seat and backrest use cushions made with Hinterschaum injection process with no seams.
- Page 9 Owner’s Manual – SR 550 7 – Knowing the SR 550 SD 7.1 – Specifications Maximum capacity: 1 captain + 6 passengers. Maximum cargo capacity: 3,525 lbs (1,600 kg) Stainless steel fuel tank with 2 baffles and 37 gallons capacity (140 liters)
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Page 10: Details Sr 550 Sd
Owner’s Manual – SR 550 7.2 – Details SR 550 SD 1 - Large anchor locker with dedicated stainless steel mooring ring to tie the anchor line. There is room enough to store a 12 lbs anchor with 350 ft of 3/8 line. -
Page 11: Basic Items
Owner’s Manual – SR 550 Transom plate plug with lanyard Sterndrive engine Swim platform 2 bilge vents Freshwater shower Stainless steel ladder Stainless steel grab handle 7.3 - Basic items Stainless steel bow rooler in the bow. Transom plate plug. -
Page 12: Mandatory Items
1 battery main switch Engine instruments Fuel filter 7.5 - Optional items Marine carpet Teak floor Stainless steel arch with room for several accessories Anchor kit Ski pylon Storage cover Bimini top Stainless steel towing kit 8 – Knowing the SR 550 OB... -
Page 13: Specifications
• Rotomolded fresh water tank with 9 gal (35 liters) capacity • Water level indicator gauge • Total weight (no engine, no accessorioes, no fuel, no water): 1,300 lbs (590 kg) • 4 independent air chambers. 8.2 – Details SR 550 OB... -
Page 14: Basic Items
Owner’s Manual – SR 550 8 - Stern seat on top of stern storage 1 - Air valve compartment. It is raised with the help of gas actuators 2 - Captain seat 9 - Backrest 3 - Fuel tank access 10 - 2 stainless steel cleats 4 - Porta copo (2 pç) -
Page 15: Mandatory Items
Owner’s Manual – SR 550 8.4 – Mandatory items Engine and control station. Recommended engine: 1 outboard from 115 HP to 150 HP. Steering wheel. Power steering Compass. Bilge pump. Fire extinguisher. Battery. Electronic panel. 1 battery main switch. Engine instruments. - Page 16 Owner’s Manual – SR 550 "Targa" style arch (optional) The targa kit consists of: 1 stainless steel Targa style arch • 1 flagpole with light at the top • 1 twin compressed air horn • 2 navigation lights • 2 spotlights •...
- Page 17 Owner’s Manual – SR 550 Throw line Color Fishfinder Black & white fishfinder Life vest VHF radio VHF antenna Folding antenna bracket Stereo / CD player Stereo antenna ANCHOR KIT...
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Page 18: Maximum Capacity
11 – Capacity FLEXBOAT boats have an identification plate indicating the maximum capacity of persons and cargo possible to be transported under normal conditions. The nameplate is located on the hull near the transom Weight above recommended violates regulations. Do not carry more weight or passengers than what is on the nameplate. -
Page 19: Maintenance And Cleaning
If you purchase and use the Hypalon BLUE KIT for cleaning Hypalon, you will ensure the color and ► extend the life of your Flexboat over many years. Make sure the boat is completely dry before covering it during storage. - Page 20 Flexboat uses first-class raw materials in its products but even the best quality stainless steel is subject to corrosion. Simple contact with a tool made of regular steel or with a stainless steel part or bolt from another manufacturer may contaminate and generate undesirable rust spots.
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Page 21: Windshield Cleaning
Owner’s Manual – SR 550 process under control. After each use of the boat in saltwater, always clean the stainless steel parts with soap and water. (Note: Detergent or ammonia cleaner may also be used). To remove rust spots from stainless steel parts, the simplest and easiest way is using Semorim, an oxalic acid based product found in any supermarket. -
Page 22: Teak Cleaning
Flexboat boats have a system for quick drainage of the freshwater tank that facilitates this task in the SR 500 GII, SR 550, SR 620, SR 760 GII and SR 1000 boats. There is a plug, usually located in the stern deck (on SD boats it is located in the engine room), which once opened will drain all the water from the tank. -
Page 23: Cleaning Products Not To Be Used On Board
• Lightly sand again with fine sandpaper. Apply more layers of the epoxy paint mixture until scratch is gone. • If necessary, epoxi paint the floor of your Flexboat every year. 13.8 – Cleaning products NOT TO BE USED on board Rugged sponges or steel sponges should be avoided altogether, either to clean fiberglass surfaces or to clean metal or stainless steel parts. - Page 24 Owner’s Manual – SR 550 you should know how many miles you can go with that amount of fuel taking into account these two elements: Quantity of fuel and speed. • Prevent nausea: Encourage everyone on board with some nausea propensity to take preventive medicine.
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Page 25: Onboard Safety
15 – Onboard safety Rule number 1: never, ever!, drive or let someone drive your FLEXBOAT without being prepared for that. Onboard safety rules must be non-negotiable. So exercise your power as a "vessel commander" and be clear and direct in the orders, especially with children, who are not much aware of the risks of navigation. -
Page 26: Anchoring Your Flexboat
Owner’s Manual – SR 550 16 - Anchoring your Flexboat 16.1 – Launching the anchor Be very careful with some issues, such as: • Knowing the bottom where the anchor is to be launched is fundamental. The best places are those of sand, better than those of rocks, seaweed or mud. -
Page 27: Returning From Your Trip
Owner’s Manual – SR 550 • Have everyone on board sit down before accelerating. When you are leaving or entering the open sea by an unfamiliar route, try to do this about one hour before high tide. So, if you get aground, just wait for the water to rise and leave. -
Page 28: Fuel
Owner’s Manual – SR 550 • How to conserve the engine: a. Never leave old gasoline in the engine for more than 30 days: b. Run the engine at least every 15 days. c. Make preventive inspection every 6 months. -
Page 29: Trailers And Craddles
If your Flexboat has a gasoline sterndrive engine you should make sure you have a vapor detector in the •... -
Page 30: Trailer Laws
21.3 Tying down the boat on its trailer Your Flexboat has a stainless steel ring in the bow and two stailess steel rings in the transom plate which should be used to tie th eboat down onto the trailer. -
Page 31: Hitting The Road With Your Flexboat On A Trailer
When towing a boat make sure it is correctly tied down to the trailer, and that the trailer is correctly attached to the towing vehicle. 21. 4 – Hitting the road with your Flexboat on a trailer Before hitting the road…... - Page 32 The inflatable boat manufactured in Hypalon and Neoprene allows the user to repair small holes in a simple way. FLEXBOAT inflatables are equipped with a repair kit, containing special adhesive for cold vulcanization, pieces of fabric in the same color as the boat and sandpaper.
- Page 33 Owner’s Manual – SR 550 2 – Once the surface has been cleaned, choose a piece of fabric that will cover the damaged area well. 3 – Using the piece of fabric as a template, then use a pencil to mark the the area to be repaired 4 –...
- Page 34 Owner’s Manual – SR 550 24. Air valve replacement It is very rare for the air valves to malfunction. There is the possibility of air leaks if the valve is not tightly closed. 3 - Firmly hold the air valve 2 - Deflate the tube 1 - Take the air valve off.
- Page 35 • All semi-rigid FLEXBOAT inflatable boats (SR line), also known as R.I.B. combine rigid fiberglass hull with tubes (inflatable part of the product). The rigid hull provides fast planning and the hydrodynamics of a regular boat while the tubes provide the stability and safety common to inflatable boats.
- Page 36 Owner’s Manual – SR 550 Resistance testing console handle Resistance testing life-line Lifting testing at full load ► Navigation with damaged tube testing Two adjacent air chambers were deflated Boat running with deflated tubes...
- Page 37 Steering Cables and hardware) will be covered by their manufacturer's warranties for one (1) year. 2) Flexboat reserves the right to make changes to the design and materials of its vessels without incurring any obligation to incorporate such changes into units already completed or in the possession of its resellers and consumers.
- Page 38 FLEXBOAT will repair the vessel at no cost to the owner during the warranty period, provided that the vessel is sent to the local dealership or to Flexboat's facility in Florida, in accordance with the terms of this warranty, accompanied by this certificate of warranty.
- Page 39 Owner’s Manual – SR 550 WARRANTY CARD CUSTOMER CUSTOMER CUSTOMER CUSTOMER YOUR YOUR YOUR YOUR_ _ _ _ F F F F LEXBOAT LEXBOAT LEXBOAT LEXBOAT...