Bestway 65115E Owner's Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL #65115E
WARNING
Operating, servicing and maintaining a recreational
marine vessel can expose you to chemicals including
engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and
lead, which are known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing
exhaust, service your vessel in a well-ventilated area
and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when
servicing this vessel. For more information go to
www.P65warnings.ca.gov/marine.
Boat
Oar
Components:
• Repair Patch
• Deflation Pipe Inflation Scale
WARNING: To avoid damage to the boat and injury to passengers, please don't
exceed the data given on the builder's plate.
Technical Specifications
Recommended
Item Inflated Size
Working Pressure
9 ft. x 32 in. 0.03 bar
65115E
(2.75 m x 81 cm) 0.5 psi
The boats are designed and manufactured in conformity with ABYC H-29.
Boat Design Category -"SHELTERED WATERS": Designed for voyages on sheltered
coastal waters, small bays, small lakes, rivers and canals when conditions up to, and
including, wind force 4 and significant wave heights up to, and including, 0.3 m may
be experienced, with occasional waves of 0.5 m maximum height, for example from
passing vessels.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Follow all the Safety and Operating Instructions. If you don't follow these instructions,
it may cause the boat to overturn or explode and result in drowning.
1. Do not exceed the maximum recommended number of persons. Regardless of the
number of persons on board, the total weight of persons and equipment must
never exceed the maximum recommended load. Always use the seats/seating
spaces provided.
2. When loading the craft, never exceed the maximum recommended load: Always
load the craft carefully and distribute loads appropriately to maintain design trim
(approximately level). Avoid placing heavy weights high up.
NOTE: The maximum recommended load includes the weight of all persons
onboard, all provisions and personal effects, any equipment not included in the
light craft mass, cargo (if any) and all consumable liquids (water, fuel, etc.).
3. When using the boat, life saving devices such as life jackets and buoys should be
pre-inspected and used at all times.
4. Before every use, carefully inspect all boat components including air-chambers,
grab ropes, oars, and air valves, to ensure everything is in good condition and
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Oar blade x 2
Removable Fin x 1
Shaft x 1
Coupling x 2
Oar ring x 2
Rope x 2
Hand Pump
Storage Cord x 2
Maximum Load
Maximum Number
Dry Weight
Capacity
of Persons
220 Ibs. (100 kg)
1 adult 20.2 lbs. (9.15 kg)
Warning
tightly secured. If you find any damage, please stop to repair it.
5. Buckets, water scoops and air pumps should always be available in case of air
leakage or if the boat takes on water.
6. When the boat is in motion, all passengers must remain seated at all times to
avoid falling overboard. Keep the boat balanced. Uneven distribution of persons or
load in the boat may cause the boat to overturn and result in drowning.
7. Use the craft in sheltered water, up to 300 m (984 feet). Be careful with natural
factors such as wind, tide waters and tidal waves. BE AWARE OF OFFSHORE
WINDS AND CURRENTS. Always wear a lifejacket!
8. If one chamber is punctured when the boat is in the water, it may be necessary to
fully inflate the other air chamber to prevent the boat from sinking.
9. Be careful when landing on the shore. Sharp and rough objects such as rocks,
cement, shells, glass, etc. may puncture the boat. To avoid damage, do not drag
the boat on rough surfaces.
10. The boat is intended for beach use, short-time and short-distance cruising.
11. Be aware of the potential harmful effects of liquids such as battery acid, oil or
petrol. The liquids may damage your boat.
12. Inflate according to the numbered air chamber and rated pressure of the boat, or it
will cause over-inflation and potential and boat explosion. Exceeding the data
given on the capacity plate may cause the craft to be damaged, overturn and lead
to drowning.
13. If you use the tow rings to tow the boat, go slowly to avoid over-towing as damage
may occur.
14. Know how to operate a boat. Check in your local area for information and/or
training as needed. Inform yourself about local regulations and dangers related to
boating and/or other water activities.
15. The operator of a vessel is responsible for the maintenance and safe conduct of
the vessel and the safety of passengers.
16. Prohibit the product misuse, such as, but not limited to: (a) riding seat back,
gunwale, or other unsafe position, (b) failure to use handhold, (c) overloading or
improper loading, (d) excessive speed for the operating conditions, (e) using a
boat in weather or sea conditions beyond the skill or experience of the operator, (f)
continued operation with operator's visibility blocked or impaired (g) operating
under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and/or (h) modifications.
17. Boat operation where the boat operator or occupants are not under the influence
of drugs and/or alcohol.
18. Knowledge of federal, state, and/or local regulations concerning operation
requirement, including: (a) discharge of oil, (b) solid waste disposal (Marpol
Treaty), (c) marine sanitation, (d) speed, (e) noise, and (f) wake
19. Knowledge of accident reporting requirements.
20. The owner of operator of a vessel is required by law to render assistance to any
individual or vessel in distress, as long as his vessel is not endangered in the
process.
21. U.S.Coast Guard Infoline: (800)368-5647. Web site: www.uscgboating.org
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Assembling of the boat
NEVER USE HIGH PRESSURE AIR TO INFLATE INFLATABLES. THIS CAN
DAMAGE YOUR PRODUCT AND VOID YOUR WARRANTY
1. Spread out the boat on level ground.
2. Assemble the removable fin to the bottom of the boat (Fig.1). Make sure the
curvature of the fin is pointed towards the back end of the boat.
NOTE: Assemble the fin before inflation and also disassemble it after deflation.
NOTE: To avoid damage to the removable fin, do not enter shallow water.
Fig. 1
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