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- Page 1 Quicksilver Inflatables...
- Page 3 All of us at Mercury Marine want to thank you for choosing a Quicksilver inflatable boat. You have made a sound investment in boating pleasure. We believe it will bring you many years of boating fun and excitement. This Owner's Manual contains all the safety and operating information you need to get the most out of your inflatable boat.
- Page 4 Mercury Marine, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin U.S.A. Copyright and Trademark Information © MERCURY MARINE. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. Alpha, Axius, Bravo One, Bravo Two, Bravo Three, Circle M with Waves Logo, K‑planes, Mariner, MerCathode, MerCruiser, Mercury, Mercury with Waves...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Warranty Information Transfer of Warranty United States and Canada..........1 Warranty Registration United States and Canada..........1 Mercury Inflatable Boat Limited Warranty EMEA..........2 General Information Boater's Responsibilities..................5 Before Operating Your Boat ................5 Lanyard Stop Switch................... 5 Protecting People in the Water................8 Wave and Wake Jumping................... - Page 6 Operation Floorboard Installation (Models with Aluminum Floors)........24 Installation of the Aluminum Stringer..............27 Air Deck® Floor Installation (Models with Air Floor) ........29 Valves....................... 30 Assembly and Disassembly................34 Slide Drain Valve Operation................36 Plug Drain Valve Operation................36 Inflation of Tube....................
- Page 7 Owner Service Assistance Local Repair Service..................52 Service Away from Home................. 52 Parts and Accessories Inquiries............... 52 Service Assistance................... 52 Ordering Literature.................... 54...
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Page 9: Warranty Information
For Mercury Marine's Privacy Policy, visit https:// www.mercurymarine.com/en/us/privacy‑policy. NOTE: Registration lists must be maintained by Mercury Marine and any dealer of Mercury Marine products sold in the United States, should a safety recall notification under the Federal Boat Safety Act be required. -
Page 10: Mercury Inflatable Boat Limited Warranty Emea
WARRANTY INFORMATION You may change your registered address at any time, including at the time of the warranty claim, by calling Mercury Marine or sending a letter or fax with your name, old address, new address, and watercraft identification number/hull identification number to Mercury Marine’s warranty registration department. - Page 11 Mercury Marine dealer authorized to service the product. If the purchaser cannot deliver the product to such a dealer, written notice must be given to Mercury Marine's service department. We will then arrange for the inspection and any covered repair.
- Page 12 WARRANTY INFORMATION DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS: THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. TO THE EXTENT THAT THEY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LIFE OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY. INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS WARRANTY.
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Page 13: General Information
GENERAL INFORMATION Boater's Responsibilities The operator (driver) is responsible for the safe operation of the boat and the safety of its occupants and the general public. It is strongly recommended that the operator read and understand this entire manual before operating the boat. Be sure that at least one additional person on board is instructed in the basics of starting and operating the outboard and boat handling in case the driver is unable to operate the boat. - Page 14 GENERAL INFORMATION The lanyard cord is usually 122–152 cm (4–5 feet) in length when stretched out, with an element on one end made to be inserted into the switch and a clip on the other end for attaching to the operator's PFD or wrist. The lanyard is coiled to make its at‑rest condition as short as possible to minimize the likelihood of lanyard entanglement with nearby objects.
- Page 15 GENERAL INFORMATION While activation of the lanyard stop switch will stop the engine immediately, a boat will continue to coast for some distance depending upon the velocity and degree of any turn at shut down. However, the boat will not complete a full circle.
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Page 16: Protecting People In The Water
GENERAL INFORMATION Protecting People in the Water WHILE YOU ARE CRUISING It is very difficult for a person standing or floating in the water to take quick action to avoid a boat heading in his/her direction, even at slow speed. 21604 Always slow down and exercise extreme caution any time you are boating in an area where there might be people in the water. -
Page 17: Impact With Underwater Hazards
GENERAL INFORMATION The primary concern is the boat changing direction while in the midst of the jump. In such cases, the landing may cause the boat to veer violently in a new direction. Such a sharp change in direction can cause occupants to be thrown out of their seats or out of the boat. -
Page 18: Exhaust Emissions
Operating a boat or engine with impact damage can result in product damage, serious injury, or death. If the vessel experiences any form of impact, have an authorized Mercury Marine dealer inspect and repair the vessel or power package. Exhaust Emissions... -
Page 19: Safe Boating Suggestions
GENERAL INFORMATION POOR VENTILATION Under certain running and/or wind conditions, permanently enclosed or canvas enclosed cabins or cockpits with insufficient ventilation may draw in carbon monoxide. Install one or more carbon monoxide detectors in your boat. Although the occurrence is rare, on a very calm day, swimmers and passengers in an enclosed area of a stationary boat that contains or is near a running engine may be exposed to a hazardous level of carbon monoxide. -
Page 20: Unaided Reboarding
GENERAL INFORMATION Perform safety checks and required maintenance. Follow a regular schedule and ensure that all repairs are properly made. Know and obey all nautical rules and laws of the waterways. Boat operators should complete a boating safety course. Courses are offered in the U.S.A. -
Page 21: Quicksilver Inflatable Specifications
GENERAL INFORMATION • Hold onto the lifeline fixed to the top of the hull side tubes. • Hold your breath and duck down while holding onto the lifeline. Kick down hard to force your body upwards. Your aim is to get as much momentum as possible. - Page 22 GENERAL INFORMATION Air Deck (Air Deck Floor) Model Specification 250 Air Deck 300 Air Deck 320 Air Deck Fabric Length (m) 2.49 3.00 3.20 Beam (cm) Tube diameter (cm) Weight (kg) 28.0 37.0 42.0 Maximum HP Transom height Short Short Short Person capacity 3 + 1...
- Page 23 GENERAL INFORMATION Sport (Aluminum Floor) Model Specification 250 Sport (Alu 300 Sport (Alu 320 Sport (Alu floor) floor) floor) Fabric Length (m) 2.49 3.00 3.20 Beam (cm) Tube diameter (cm) Weight (kg) 35.0 49.0 54.0 Maximum HP Transom height Short Short Short Person capacity...
- Page 24 GENERAL INFORMATION Sport HD (Aluminum Floor) Model Specification 365 Sport HD 420 Sport HD 470 Sport HD (Alu floor) (Alu floor) (Alu floor) Fabric Length (m) 3.65 4.20 4.70 Beam (cm) Tube diameter (cm) Weight (kg) 79.0 89.0 110.0 Maximum HP Transom height Short Short...
- Page 25 GENERAL INFORMATION ALU RIB (Aluminum RIB) Models Specification 270 Alu RIB 290 Alu RIB Fabric Length (m) 2.70 2.90 Beam (cm) Tube diameter (cm) Weight (kg) 38.0 41.0 Maximum HP Transom height Short Short Person capacity Number of air chambers Recommended air pressure 0.25 bar 0.25 bar...
- Page 26 GENERAL INFORMATION ALU RIB (Aluminum RIB), continued Models Specification 320 Alu RIB 350 Alu RIB 380 Alu RIB 420 Alu RIB Fabric Length (m) 3.20 3.50 3.80 4.20 Beam (cm) Tube diameter (cm) Weight (kg) 61.3 69.0 92.0 115.0 Maximum HP Transom height Short Short...
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Page 27: Manufacturer's Capacity Plate
GENERAL INFORMATION ISO 6185 part—The ISO 6185 part categories defines the power rating for the boat. The following table shows these power ratings. ISO 6185 Part Categories Powered Boat Rating Part 1: Type II Powered boats not exceeding 4.5 kw (6 hp) Part 2: Type V Powered boats of 4.5 to 15 kw (6 to 20 hp) Part 3: Type VII... -
Page 28: Declaration Of Conformity
GENERAL INFORMATION Declaration Of Conformity The Quicksilver® inflatables smaller than 2,50 m, do not come under the aegis of the Recreational Craft Directive 2013/53/EC, and therefore, cannot be certified as complying with it. However, these models are built to meet all specifications required in the above‑mentioned Directive as well as the ISO 6185 standards. -
Page 29: Boat Components
BOAT COMPONENTS Component Location TRANSOM VIEW (EXTERNAL) 66426 Drain valve Engine plate WIN number FRONT VIEW 66427 Lifting handle Towing d‑ring Rubbing strake... - Page 30 BOAT COMPONENTS TRANSOM VIEW (COCKPIT) 66429 Drain valve Engine plate Manufacturer's plate Drain valve SIDE VIEW 66431 Aluminum oars Air chamber valve Fuel tank straps Lifeline...
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Page 31: Transporting
TRANSPORTING Trailering Boat Use a trailer that will properly support the boat hull. Position the boat on the trailer so it will rest in a stable position on the trailer supports. The boat must be properly secured to the trailer. Secure the boat to the trailer using tie‑down straps. -
Page 32: Operation
OPERATION Floorboard Installation (Models with Aluminum Floors) Quicksilver inflatable boats that are equipped with an inflatable or a non‑inflatable floorboard must be operated only with these floorboards properly installed. Using the boat without provided floorboard is unsafe, uncomfortable, and might result in damage to the boat. IMPORTANT: The floorboards must be installed into the boat before the boat is inflated. - Page 33 OPERATION • Floorboards are numbered from the bow. 24097 Five board models Side joiners...
- Page 34 OPERATION 24114 Six board models Side joiners Floorboard (No. 2) Front floorboard 24015...
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Page 35: Installation Of The Aluminum Stringer
OPERATION 24115 Rear floorboard Transom retainers 24118 Push down Installation of the Aluminum Stringer After installation of the floorboards, put the stringers in the sides of the floor. To install the stringers easily put an oar (paddle) under the bottom of the boat. - Page 36 OPERATION This lifts up the floorboards for easier access to put the stringers on the sides of the floor. 66475 Stringer Floorboard 66477 Side joiners Rubber stoppers Floorboard Tube Stringer...
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Page 37: Air Deck® Floor Installation (Models With Air Floor)
OPERATION Air Deck® Floor Installation (Models with Air Floor) Instructions for installing floorboards in Quicksilver models with an inflatable floor. If you fully inflate the air deck, it will push itself underneath the tube and it will stay there tight in its place. In the back of the boat there are two transom tracks fixed against the transom. -
Page 38: Valves
OPERATION b. Push the sides of the floorboard under the tubes as far as possible. 66480 4. Inflate the air floor to minimum 700 mb, maximum 825 mb. Quicksilver double action pump is recommended for inflation of the air floor. DO NOT use a compressed air source unless it is outfitted with a pressure regulator set to 825 mb. - Page 39 OPERATION OPERATION OF THE VALVE Remove the outside cap. The valve is closed when the middle screw is in the upside position. Push the valve once to open it. Push the valve again to close 66486 Push to open or close PUMP CONNECTION Put the end piece (the part that must be turned) of the pump on the valve.
- Page 40 OPERATION HAND PUMP The hand pump can be operated as a single‑action or double‑action pump. Close the valve on the pump to operate it as a double‑action pump. Open the valve to operate it as a single‑action pump. The hand pump has two modes of operation: inflate and deflate. 1.
- Page 41 OPERATION INFLATING THE BOAT Air valve Air hose adapter 52297 1. Inflate the side air chambers before inflating the keel air chamber. Inflate the air chambers as follows: NOTE: Install the removable seat before the boat is fully inflated. Insert the flanges in the PVC slide glued on each top of the tube.
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Page 42: Assembly And Disassembly
OPERATION e. Starting at one of the air valves, inflate each air chamber in turn, inflating only a quarter of the way full. Repeat this procedure to evenly fill the air chambers until the air chambers are filled to the recommended air pressure of 0.25 bar (3.6 psi). - Page 43 OPERATION OPERATION OF THE VALVE Remove the outside cap. The valve is closed when the middle screw is in the upside position. Push the valve once to open it. Push the valve again to close 66552 PUMP CONNECTION Put the end piece (the part that must be turned) of the pump on the valve. Turn to the right (clockwise) and start pumping.
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Page 44: Slide Drain Valve Operation
OPERATION DRAIN SYSTEM The Quicksilver inflatable boats are equipped with one of two types of drain valves. 66422 Slide drain valve Plug drain valve Open position Closed postion Plug Slide Drain Valve Operation When underway, slide the drain to the open position and the water will automatically run out. -
Page 45: Inflation Of Tube
OPERATION DRAIN PLUGS (RIB MODELS) The aluminum RIB inflatables are equipped with a drain plug in the fuselage/ cavity. The plug must be installed when the boat is in the water. The hull cavity plug must be regularly removed to allow collected water to escape from the inner hull (bilge). -
Page 46: How To Inflate Your Quicksilver Boat
OPERATION • Keel chamber (if applicable). Always inflate the keel chamber last. 66543 How to Inflate Your Quicksilver Boat 1. Inflate the chamber with the inflating/deflating valve. 2. For the remaining chambers, put in enough pressure to allow the boat to spread out, but do not fully inflate the tube. -
Page 47: Outboard Power
OPERATION NOTICE Overinflation may result in damaged seams or bulkheads. Do not use a compressed air source to fill the air chambers. Outboard Power Choose an outboard for the boat that is in accordance with the horsepower range and maximum weight limit. Refer to the Specification table in this manual or the manufacturer's plate on the boat for the maximum outboard horsepower and outboard weight. -
Page 48: Loading
OPERATION • No alcohol or drugs. It is illegal to operate a boat while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. • Know the waters and area you will be boating; tides, currents, sand bars, rocks, and other hazards. Loading IMPORTANT: Do not exceed the maximum number of passengers or load capacity of the boat. -
Page 49: Towing
OPERATION Position the passengers evenly in the boat. 365/380 415/430 66664 X = occupant position Towing If the inflatable boat is to be towed by another boat, the inflatable boat must be empty. Remove the outboard, fuel tank, and equipment. Attach a line between the towing rings to form a bridle. -
Page 50: Beaching
OPERATION Beaching It is recommended that the boat not be powered onto the beach, dragged across rocks, sand, gravel or pavement as damage to the fabric and/or hull may result. Davits If the boat is suspended on davits, remove the drain plug so that no water can accumulate in the boat. -
Page 51: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Refueling Refrain from smoking especially while refueling your boat. Portable fuel tanks should be placed on a cushioning base and should be strongly secured to avoid the bumps and risks of breaking during navigation. • When refueling, always stick to the following recommendations. •... -
Page 52: Deflating
MAINTENANCE Deflating IMPORTANT: When deflating the side air chambers, do not deflate one side air chamber at a time. When deflating, maintain a balanced air pressure between air chambers to prevent stress or potential damage to the inside diaphragms that separate the air chambers. 14778 Valve stem Closed position... -
Page 53: Folding Instructions
MAINTENANCE a. Insert and lock the hose into the pump handle port marked "DEFLATE." “DEFLATE” 52299 Hose Deflate port b. Insert and lock the air pump fill adapter into the air chamber valve. Folding Instructions 1. Deflate the boat following the deflating instructions. Keep the air valves open. -
Page 54: Air Leak
MAINTENANCE 5. Starting at the transom end, roll up the boat from the transom towards the bow. 23508 Air Leak If the boat loses air pressure, first check the valves. Use a plant sprayer to spray a mix of water and soap on and around the valves. If you see air bubbles around the valves, take the following steps: •... - Page 55 MAINTENANCE • Inspect the valve for damage. 66542 If there is any damage, take the defective valve to your selling dealer. You will receive a new valve. Install and lubricate the valve stem with silicone or soapy water solution to ease installation.
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Page 56: Repairs
A small tube of emergency repair noncatalyst glue can be purchased through a local Mercury Marine dealer in the United States. It is a one‑part glue operation and may be used for emergency minor repairs. For a permanent repair, a two‑part Hypalon fabric catalyst adhesive should be used. -
Page 57: Air Chamber Repair-Pvc Fabric
A small tube of emergency repair noncatalyst glue can be purchased through a local Mercury Marine dealer in the United States. It is a one‑part glue operation and may be used for emergency minor repairs. For a permanent repair, a two‑part PVC fabric catalyst adhesive should be used. - Page 58 REPAIRS For the best results when gluing, the relative humidity should be less than 60%, ambient air temperature should be between 18 °C to 25 °C (65 °F to 77 °F), and not in direct sunlight. Cut out a patch large enough to overlap the damaged area by 38 mm (1.5 in.) on all sides.
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Page 59: Storage
STORAGE Storage Preparation NOTE: The boat should be cleaned and rinsed with fresh water before being placed in long‑term storage. Refer to the Cleaning Procedure . IMPORTANT: To prevent fabric discoloration from marine growth or polluted waters, do not store the boat in water for extended periods of time. Clean the boat fabric and air deck floor following the Cleaning Procedure in the Maintenance section. - Page 60 STOLEN POWER PACKAGE If your power package is stolen, immediately advise the local authorities and Mercury Marine of the model and serial numbers and to whom the recovery is to be reported. This information is maintained in a database at Mercury Marine to aid authorities and dealers in the recovery of stolen power packages.
- Page 61 RESOLVING A PROBLEM Satisfaction with your Mercury product is important to your dealer and to us. If you ever have a problem, question or concern about your power package, contact your dealer or any authorized Mercury dealership. If you need additional assistance: 1.
- Page 62 OWNER SERVICE ASSISTANCE CONTACT INFORMATION FOR MERCURY MARINE CUSTOMER SERVICE For assistance, call, fax, or write to the geographic office in your area. Please include your daytime telephone number with mail and fax correspondence. United States, Canada English +1 920 929 5040...
- Page 63 OWNER SERVICE ASSISTANCE Model Serial Number Horsepower Year UNITED STATES AND CANADA For additional literature for your Mercury Marine power package, contact your nearest Mercury Marine dealer or contact: Mercury Marine Telephone Mail Mercury Marine (920) 929‑5110 (920) 929‑4894 Attn: Publications Department...
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I bought a new Tendy 200 from an auction. It was donated because it only has one of the slats for the floor. Can I purchase the needed slats? I need the two bow pieces, the stern piece and one of the midship pieces as well as the two stringers.