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- Page 1 Your RIB for Life Owner’s Manual 6.0 Metre TEL: +44(0) 239 239 7000 EMAIL: info@ballisticribs.com TRAFALGAR WHARF, PORTSMOUTH, HAMPSHIRE, PO6 4PX, UNITED KINGDOM...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduc)on Manufacturer’s cer)fica)on Design Category CIN Serial Plate (EN ISO 10087) General Safety Informa)on Basic Boa)ng Rules Specifica)on : Boat Model Infla)on and defla)on procedure Pressure relieve valves Draining: BaOeries Engine installa)on Fuel Tanks GeSng To Know Your Ballis)c® Learning To Operate Your Ballis)c® Crossing Waves Post opera)on checks Trailering Launching your Ballis)c® Loading Warranty Customer Service... - Page 3 SMALL VESSEL BUILT-IN BUOYANCY CERTIFICATE Vessel: Vessel N BALLISTIC 6.0 ® 6.0 meter Rigid InSlatable Boat with Hypalon Tubes & GRP Hull & deck Description: Build Details: Principal Dimensions: Manufacturer: BALLISTIC BOATS PTY (LTD) ® Length Overall: 6.00M Date Of Build: Breadth Overall: 2.25M Depth (Gunnels to USK): 0.45M Model: 6.0 Meter The InSlatable Tubes are either Hypalon or Valmex PVC with both Construction: The hull / deck are of GRP, Composite construction. Recommended propulsion for the vessel is 1x 115 HP or 2x 60HP outboard engines Propulsion: The maximum allowable weight of the outboard motors Sitted may not exceed 220 Kg Buoyant Chambers: Total rigid hull is not Silled with any form of built-in buoyancy. • The vessel is provided with Sive (5) buoyant chambers as is indicated on the sketch below. • Design Weight: Light weight 561 kg Deadweight: Carry – On...
- Page 4 Conclusion and Comments 1. Percentage of buoyancy provided with 2 largest chambers deSlated (With crew and effects) ≈ 77 %. 2. The vessel may be expected to remain aSloat despite the 2 largest chambers being fully deSlated. 3. Vessel buoyancy provisions satisfactory for category C operations. 4. This buoyancy certiSicate will remain valid for the duration of the vessels life provided that the vessel conSiguration is not changed and the pontoons and bafSles are maintained in good condition. 5 .This buoyancy certiSicate should be retained on board with the vessel’s Local General Safety CertiSicate or CertiSicate of Fitness.
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Page 5: Introduc)On
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of your Ballistic RIB, the pacesetter in rigid ® inSlatable boats! We welcome you into our worldwide and ever-expanding family of boating enthusiasts and we wish you a safe and enjoyable experience on the water. This owner’s manual information booklet will provide important information about features of your Ballistic and should be kept on board your boat at all ® times. This manual has been compiled to help you to operate your craft with safety and pleasure. It contains information you will need for proper operation, maintenance, care and also remind you about your responsibilities as a boat owner/operator. A thorough understanding of these simple instructions will help you to obtain maximum enjoyment from your new Ballistic . Please read it carefully and familiarise yourself with the craft before ® using it. Information in this publication is based upon the latest product speciSications available at printing. Ballistic Boats reserves the right to make ® changes at any time, without notice. Should changes in production models be made, Ballistic is not obligated to make similar changes or modiSications to ® models sold prior to the date of such changes. Due to the ongoing product improvement, this Ballistic may not be exactly as described in this manual; ® the speciSications may change without notice. If you have questions which are not fully covered by the owner’s information package, please consult your authorized Ballistic distributor for assistance. ® If this is your Sirst craft, or you are changing to a type of craft you are not familiar with, for your own comfort and safety, please ensure that you obtain handling and operation experience before assuming command of the craft. Your distributor or national sailing federation or yacht club will be pleased to advise you of the local sea schools or competent instructors. -
Page 6: Manufacturer's Cer)Fica)On
Manufacturer’s certiVication As a boat manufacturer, Ballistic Boats builds their products to ® guidelines established under the Federal Boat Safety Act. We ensure that all of its products comply with these laws. Ballistic Boats advises that all rigging, installation and prep ® work on any Ballistic product be done by an authorized ® distributor at the authorized distributor’s location. When your boat needs service, parts or repair, take it to an authorized distributor. To Sind a distributor in your area contact Ballistic ® brian@ballisticboats.co.za... -
Page 7: Design Category
Craft designed for voyages in coastal waters, large bays, estuaries, lakes and rivers, where conditions up to and including wind force 6 and signiSicant wave heights up to and including 2 meters may be experienced. CATEGORY D – “SHELTERED WATER” Craft designed for voyages on small lakes, rivers and canals, where conditions up to and including wind force 4 and signiSicant wave heights up to and including 0.5 meters may be experienced. Do not attempt to boat in severe weather conditions, death or serious injury can occur should you fail to reach the shore before the weather turns bad. CIN Serial Plate (EN ISO 10087) The “Hull IdentiSication Number” (HIN) will be located on the starboard side of the transom and is your boats most important identifying factor. This number must be included in all correspondence and orders. The Hull identiSication number is also permanently laminated inside the boat, please consult your distributor or the factory for more detail. BALLISTIC BOATS (PTY) LTD ® Model Category Max ( Incl. Engines ) 1653 Kg Max HP / Kw 120 HP / 88 Kw _^ 0.3 Bar / 22 Kpa ENISO 6185-3... -
Page 8: General Safety Informa)On
General Safety Information This boat is recommended for operators older than 18 with valid skippers licenses. Adults must supervise use by minors, please check state laws for minimum age requirements. Always wear an approved personal life jacket / Sloatation device. You must always follow and know all federal, state and local boating laws. Never operate after drinking alcohol or taking drugs. Engines must always be switched off when using the boarding ladder or when swimming behind the boat. Always keep a safe distance from swimmers and other watercrafts. Always attach the engine stop switch lanyard to yourself before operation. Failure to attach lanyard could result in a runaway boat if operator is ejected. Check throttle, steering and shift lever for proper operation before starting the engines. Shift into neutral before starting engines. Put throttle levers in idle position before shifting. The coast guards have regulations which describe minimum standard of safety. You must comply with these regulations for a Category C, please conSirm with your local coast guards. • Personal Sloatation devices / life jackets, one for each person on board. • Fire extinguisher, one per outboard motor • Two Red rocket parachute Slares • Two Hand-held red distress Slares • One smoke marker • Sound signalling device • Marine VHF radio • Magnetic compass • Navigation lights • Mooring fenders and lines • Anchor, rope and chain • Capsize container • Two Space blankets • Pump • Tube repair kit •... -
Page 9: Basic Boa)Ng Rules
Basic Boating Rules Your Ballistic is legally considered a power boat. Operation of the boat must be in accordance with the rules and ® regulations governing the waterway on which it is used. Just as there are rules which apply when you are driving on streets and highways, there are waterway rules which apply when you are operating your Ballistic . These rules are used internationally. You should be aware of these rules and ® follow them whenever you encounter another vessel on the water. Several sets of rules prevail according to geographic location, but are all basically the same as the international rules of the road. The rules presented here in your owner’s manual are condensed and have been provided for your convenience only. Consult your local coast guard for a complete set of rules governing the waters in which you will be using your Ballistic ® STEERING AND SAILING RULES AND SOUND SIGNALS Whenever two vessels on the water meet one another, one vessel has the right of way it is called the stand on vessel. The vessel which does not have the right of way is called the give way or burdened vessel. These rules determine which vessel has the right of way and what each vessel should do. STAND ON VESSEL: The vessel with the right of way has the duty to continue its course and speed, except to avoid an immediate collision. When you maintain your direction and speed the other vessel will be able to determine how best to avoid you. GIVE WAY VESSEL: The vessel which does not have the right of way has the duty to take positive and timely action to stay out of the way of the stand on vessel. Normally you should not cross in front of the vessel with the right of way. You should slow down or change directions brieSly and pass behind the other vessel. You should always move in such a way that the operator of the other vessel can see what you are doing. The general prudential rule regarding the right of way is that if a collision appears unavoidable, neither boat has the right of way. Boat boats must avoid the collision. In other words, follow the standard rules except when a collision will occur unless both vessels try to avoid each other. If that is the case, both vessels become give way vessels. RULES WHEN ENCOUNTERING VESSELS There are three main situations which you may encounter with other vessels which could lead to a collision unless the steering rules are followed: MEETING (you are approaching another vessel head on), CROSSING (you are travelling across the other vessels path) and OVERTAKING (you are passing or being passed by another vessel). MEETING: If you are meeting another power vessel head on and are close enough to run the risk of collision, neither of you has the right of way. Both of you should alter course to avoid and accident. You should keep the other vessel on your port (left) side. This rule doesn’t apply if both of you will clear one another if you continue on your set course and speed. CROSSING: When two power driven vessels are crossing each other’s path close enough to run the risk of collision, the vessel which has the other on the starboard (right) side must keep out of the way of the other. If the other vessel is on your right, you... - Page 10 OTHER SPECIAL SITUATIONS: There are three other rules you should be aware of when driving your Ballistic around other vessels. ® NARROW CHANNELS AND BENDS: When navigating in narrow channels, you should keep to the right when it is safe and practical to do so. If the operator of a power driven vessel is preparing to go around a bend that may obstruct the view of other water vessels, the operator should sound a prolonged blast on the horn (4 to 6 seconds). If another vessel is around the bend, it too should sound the horn. Even if no reply is heard, however, the vessel should still proceed around the bend with caution. FISHING VESSEL RIGHT OF WAY: All vessels which are Sishing with nets, lines or trawls are considered to be Sishing vessels under the international rules. Vessels with trolling lines are not considered Sishing vessels. Fishing vessels have the right of way regardless of position. Fishing vessels cannot, however, impede the passage of other vessels in narrow channels. SAILING VESSEL RIGHT OF WAY: Sailing vessels should normally be given the right of way. The exceptions to this are: When the sailing vessel is overtaking the power driven vessel, the power driven vessel has the right of way. Sailing vessels should keep clear of any Sishing vessels. In a narrow channel, a sailing vessel should not hamper the safe passage of a power driven vessel which can navigate only in such a channel. ...
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Page 11: Specifica)On
® This manual cannot provide complete training on all aspects of boat operation. All operators of this Ballistic are ® encouraged to seek additional training on boat handling and safety. Many states require operators under the age of 18 to be licensed in small boat operation and offer training and certiSication courses. ACCIDENT REPORTING: Boat operators are required by law to Sile a boating accident report with their state boating law enforcement agency if their boat has been involved in any of the following boating accidents: There is loss of life or probable loss of life. • There is personal injury which requires medical attention beyond Sirst aid. • There is damage to boats or other property. • There is complete loss of a boat. • Contact your local law enforcement personnel if a report is necessary. SpeciVication : Overall length: 6.0 meter Overall beam: 2.25 meter Maximum persons: Weight*: 1 653 kg Maximum power: 120 HP CE category: Why Ballistic? Because in life you get what you pay for, and Ballistic RIBs are designed with no expense spared. As its name suggests, the Ballistic is fast, very fast, but it is also one of the safest and most stable RIB’s ever ® designed; from the unique reverse scalloped chines that guarantee speed and stability, to the deep V-shaped hull which ensures exhilarating lift and performance. All Ballistic boats also have an immensely strong, triple part Sibreglass structure, comprising hull, chassis and ® deck mouldings. This is bonded together with Lloyds of London approved, high-quality resins. This is another feature, which sets it apart from ordinary RIBs. -
Page 12: Boat Model
Boat Model The Perfect Family RIB All Ballistic RIBs are designed to be stable and safe, yet fast in all ® conditions – the 6.0 meter embodies this design ethos. Although smaller than her 6.5 meter sister, it deSinitely packs the same punch on the water and is the perfect ride for whatever adventures you want to take yourself on! The 6.0 meter is the ideal RIB for families – cost-effective and economical to run, easily storable at home and tows behind a standard family saloon car; furthermore you’ll never feel short changed with the performance or excitement this RIB offers – whether you’re relaxing, wakeboarding, snorkelling or just spending quality time with family and friends, and there’s even plenty of space for all your gear. As you’d expect from Ballistic ® the 6.0 meter is supplied as per your speciSications. The 6.0 meter retains the exceptional handling characteristics of all the Ballistic Boats and is made for both leisure and high speed cruising. If you’re going to get your family and friends out there on the water, look no further than the 6.0 meter! ... -
Page 13: Infla)On And Defla)On Procedure
InVlation and deVlation procedure INFLATION: Ballistic produces both fully inSlatable and semi rigid boats. Both ranges have similar fundamentals of safekeeping once ® inSlated; however, the procedure to assemble is more detailed. Ballistic uses top quality valves imported from Italy; these valves are especially designed for safe and comfortable use. ® The valve is designed Slat to increase the comfort in the boat and to prevent any damages to the boat. OPERATION OF THE VALVE: Take off outside cap; the valve is closed when the middle screw is in upside position. • To open the valve put your Singer in the middle of the valve and push the middle screw down, turn your • Singer anti-clockwise until the screw LOCKS. To close the valve, push the screw and turn your Singer clockwise until the screw comes up. • PUMP CONNECTION: • Put the piece of the pump on the valve. • Turn right (clockwise) and start pumping. • Keep pumping until no air can be put into the boat, maximum of 0.3 Bar. • When ready, be sure to take off the pump. ... - Page 14 Be sure to put on the protection cap again. (For protection from dirt and damages)Your vessel has Sive independent compartments. InSlate each one enough to give them some volume without putting in too much pressure. Once the craft has adopted its shape, inSlate each compartment, starting from the back, to the full recommended pressure of 0.3 Bar. If you don’t have a pressure gauge, keep inSlating until you notice a Sirm resistance. Check the degree of rigidity of the inSlatable compartments, verifying their Sinal pressure. If you have any doubts, it’s recommended keeping the pressure low rather than to inSlate in excess. Pressure rises with the increase in temperature – for example, a 1 degree Celsius increase in temperature means a 3 Millibar increase in pressure. The pressure will decrease once the craft is in the water or at night, and will increase when the craft is warmed by excessive exposure to the sun. For this reason, it’s recommended that when the craft is not in use, or lying in direct sunlight out of the water, you should reduce the air pressure to compensate for the expansion of air. If your craft is Sitted with pressure relief valves, they automatically open at 0.4 Bar, releasing excess pressure above this valve. DEFLATION PROCEDURE: Remove the valve cap; push the plunger, twisting to the left where it will remain Sixed in the open position. Once the craft is completely deSlated, release the plunger by twisting to the right and replace the valve cap. ...
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Page 15: Pressure Relieve Valves
Pressure relieve valves All our vessels are Sitted with pressure relief valves, unless otherwise speciSied by the client. This gives you peace of mind as well as ensuring problem free boating. Periodic checking to see if your valves are not leaking and functioning properly is important. NEVER TRY TO USE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES AS INFLATION / DEFLATION VALVES – THIS Draining: DECK DRAINING TRUNKS Ballistic Boats has re-introduced Two Thru-Transom 76mm Flexible Draining Trunks as requested by our Governing Body ( HPiVS ) which can be released via Sixed allocated Transom Cleats BILGE PUMPS Bilge pumps are used to remove bilge water (the bilge is the lowest compartment inside the hull of a vessel, where the two sides meet at the bottom). Fuel can mix with the bilge water, therefore, electric bilge pumps are designed to be non-sparking. Electric bilge pumps are Sitted with Sloat switches, which turn on the pumps automatically when the bilge Sills to a set level. Because bilge pumps can fail, a backup pump is recommended. The primary pump should be located at the lowest point of the bilge, while the secondary pump should be located somewhat higher. This activates the secondary pump only when the primary pump is overwhelmed and keeps the secondary pump free of the debris in the bilge that tends to clog the primary pump. Ballistic Rigid InSlatable Boats are standard Sitted with a minimum of 1 automatic 500 GPH ® electronic bilge pump unless otherwise speciSied by the client. HULL DRAINING PLUGS Ballistic Rigid InSlatable boats have one hull draining plug situated in the centre of the lowest ® point on your transom. The hull drain plug should be periodically removed to empty any water between the deck and the hull in all semi rigid ranges. To open, twist anti-clockwise. Never open... -
Page 16: Baoeries
Batteries Ballistic Boats are Vitted with two batteries as standard (except 4.3 models). ® Always use a marine battery with minimal maintenance. • To reduce the risk of Sire, the battery must always be Sitted in a ventilated compartment completely independent • from the compartment housing the fuel tanks. The battery is placed in a watertight box, protecting the terminal and preventing accidental acid leakage, which • could damage your Ballistic vessel or skin of the occupants. ® Clean and dry the battery box periodically and lubricate the terminals. • It is advisable to use a battery switch, as a safety element, to avoid accidental discharges and other electrical • problems. To remove the battery, disconnect all electrical systems (especially the battery switch), then disconnect the • ground terminal (-) followed by the positive (+). To mount the battery, the operation should be done in reverse order. When recharging the battery, remember that batteries do produce explosive gasses, contain corrosive acids and • produce electrical currents strong enough to cause burns. ENSURE THAT YOU TAKE PRECAUTION: Recharge the battery out of the craft in an open and well-ventilated area. Protect your eyes and avoid being close to the top of the battery. Do not allow for the generation of sparks of Slames in the area of charge, as batteries emit Slammable hydrogen during the charge and in the following 15 minutes. When the Ballistic is not to be used for a month or more, remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dark place. ® Clean each battery’s casing and terminals using a mixture of baking soda and water (one Tbs of baking soda to one cup of water). Apply dielectric grease or petroleum jelly to the battery terminals and to all exposed connectors. If the batteries will be stored for a longer period, check the speciSic gravity of the Sluid at least once a month and recharge the batteries if they get too low. SpeciSic gravity: 1.28 at 20 ºC (68ºF). Wiring diagram ... -
Page 17: Engine Installa)On
Engine installation Only use Ballistic registered distributors for all engine installations. ® Fuel Tanks All Ballistic Boats from 6.0 meter and up to 7.8 meter is Sitted with 1 or 2 standard build in fuel tanks. If ® you bought a smaller craft ensure when Sitting fuel tanks in your craft you take the following IMPORTANT recommendation into account. Portable tanks should be placed on a cushioning base and should be strongly secured to the craft by means of a girth to avoid bumps and risks of breaking during navigation. When Sitting the portable tanks in a closed compartment, the compartment should be well ventilated and without electrical accessories or components, as well as isolated from sources of ignition or sparks. If your craft is Sitted with a Sixed tank integrated in the hull, only expert authorized personnel should Sit this tank, carefully following the instructions provided with the tank. The fuel feed and return lines will be mounted on an appropriate support properly secured to the craft structure. When refueling, always stick to the following recommendations: • Stop engine and turn ignition keys to OFF before refueling the tanks. • If possible, remove the portable tanks from the craft to refuel. • Refuel the tanks in the open air and a well-ventilated area, far from heat sources, sparks or Slames. • Do not smoke when refueling • Don’t Sill the tanks to the brim. The fuel increases volume with a rise in temperature and there is a possibility of the tank overSlowing or even rupturing. • Tighten the Siller cap securely after refueling • Seek immediate medical attention should you accidently ingest some petrol, inhale vast amounts of petrol vapor or get petrol in your eyes, • If any petrol spills onto your skin, immediately wash with soap and water. Change clothing if necessary. ONLY USE FRESH PETROL THAT HAS BEEN STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINERS! -
Page 18: Gesng To Know Your Ballis)C
Getting To Know Your Ballistic ® Operating your Ballistic requires skills acquired through practice over a period of time. Take the time to ® learn the basic techniques well before attempting more difSicult maneuvers. Boating with your new Ballistic can be a very enjoyable activity, providing you with hours of pleasure. ® But it is essential to familiarize yourself with the operation of the Ballistic® to achieve the skill necessary to enjoy boating safely. Before you begin, be sure you have read this owner’s manual completely and understand the operation of the controls. Pay particular attention to the safety information. Make sure you know the allowed amount of passengers and do not exceed the total allowed weight. Never have more people on the boat than allowed. Learning To Operate Your Ballistic ® Before boating, always perform the pre-operation checks. Select a wide area to learn in, where visibility is good and other boat trafSic is light. Keep the proper distance from other boats and vehicles. Do not operate where people are swimming. Always attach the engine stop switch lanyard to yourself before operating. You and all other passengers must always wear approved life jackets or Slotation devices when riding on the Ballistic . You should consider wearing water shoes, eye protection, gloves and other protective ® apparel. Water sports increase your risk of injury from contact with your boat, other vessels, docks, rocks, or coral. Water-skiers must also wear a wetsuit to protect against impact from the water surface, particularly as speeds increase. Normal swimming attire may not adequately protect you. Grip the wheel Sirmly and keep both feet on the deck when driving the Ballistic . When one or more ® passengers are on board, the boat may handle differently, so operating it requires a higher degree of skill. Passengers should sit so the weight in the boat is balanced from side to side as much as possible. If the passenger seat in front of the console is used, make sure the operators view ahead is not obstructed. Passengers must sit in one of the seats and hold onto the grips while putting both feet on the deck. When passengers are on board, make sure they are seated and holding on before you start to accelerate. An unprepared passenger could lose balance and fall. Crossing Waves You won’t always have Slat, smooth water. There will be waves, wakes from other boats, etc. The best way to cross-waves or wakes is with the least “jolt” to you and the boat. Small waves are not as difSicult to cross as larger waves. Crossing a sharp wave gives more of a jolt than a broad wave. -
Page 19: Post Opera)On Checks
Post operation checks After putting the Ballistic on the trailer, Slush your outboard motors to prevent the cooling system from clogging ® up with salt, sand or dirt. Drain residual water from the exhaust system by starting the engine then alternately pushing the throttle lever up to half throttle and back for 10 to 15 seconds. Wash down the hull, deck and tubes with fresh water. Remove the hull drain plugs and rinse engine with a small amount of fresh water. Allow any water in the bilge to drain out. After the water has drained, wipe the engine and bilge with dry rags. Reinstall all drain plugs. This boat is equipped with an electric bilge pump, unless otherwise speciSied by the customer that automatically removes excess water from the bilge while you are underway. However, some residual water remains that must be drained by removing the drain plug. Spray a rust inhibitor and lubricant on metallic parts to minimize corrosion. Make sure you wash off all stainless steel with fresh water and buff dry after each use. How to maintain and clean your Ballistic RIB ® Cleaning your Ballistic Rigid InSlatable Boat is easy if you have the right tools and equipment and have a basic ® understanding of what you are doing. Cleaning Hypalon and PVC requires the same cleaners and techniques to get great results. Using the wrong inSlatable boat cleaners or tools can have disastrous results and sometimes results in destroying the boat. The use of incorrect Cleaning Products will invalidate your Warranty Remember that inSlatable boats are more delicate than Siberglass or aluminum boats and the same cleaners and protectors cannot be used on both You can never use the following materials to clean you Ballistic® RIB: MEK, toluene, acetone, bleach ammonia, highly alkaline cleaners (anything with a PH greater than 11.5), abrasive scrub pads, or steel-wool, as they will weaken, damage and discolor the fabric and attack the adhesives. Soaps and detergents leave a sticky residue (soap scum) which attracts and holds dirt. Soap scum is also food for mould and mildew. Rinse the soil on the surface with cold water. Store your RIB clean and under absolute dry conditions. After every trip, rinse off your boat using fresh water, including the outboard motor. Make sure to completely remove the salt residue that can eat away at the boat’s Sinish if your boat is in a saltwater environment. With a soft sponge and marine soap (Clean Green is recommended should you not have any marine soap), wash in small portions – and rinse – the exterior part of the boat above the deck (superstructure) including vinyl seats, deck boxes, windshield, etc. Scrub in small portions – and rinse – the deck, Sittings, hull and outboard motor using a biodegradable, PH- balanced marine soap and a deck brush with medium stiffness bristles. If you choose a brush with bristles that are too stiff, it can harm the boat’s Sinish. Thoroughly dry the boat with a soft, dry cloth. -
Page 21: Trailering
Trailering It is safest to use the trailer speciSically manufactured for the Ballistic . It is manufactured to carry a boat of the size and ® weight. The trailer hitch ball must match the size of the socket on the trailer hitch coupler. Hitches are divided into classes that specify the gross trailer weight (GTW) and the maximum tonnage weight. Always use a hitch rated for the same or higher class. Use a bolted on or welded on hitch, clamp on bumper hitches are not recommended. Be sure the trailer hitch’s release handle is latched with the lock pin installed before towing. TRAILERING CHECKLIST: Check your state laws to be sure your trailer meets all regulations, such as proper licensed, brake, axle load and safety Brake away Cable gets attached to the Tow Bar and NOT looped around the Ball. Check trailer for any loose fasteners or damaged parts. Check tires for proper inSlation. Check wheel bearings and wheel lug nuts before each trip. Check tail, brake and turn signal lights for proper operation. Secure the bow of the boat to the trailer with the winch line and also with a separate bow tie down to the winch stand and frame cross-member. Secure the stern cleats to the trailer with tie down. Carry a spare wheel for the trailer along with sufSicient tools to change the tire. While traveling, check the wheel hubs on the trailer whenever you park. If the hub feels abnormally hot, have the bearing inspected before continuing your trip. On longer trips, it is a good idea to carry a set of spare wheel bearings, seals and races. When making a turn, do not cut corners. The trailer has a smaller turning radius so it turns more sharply around the corner than the towing vehicle. Before backing your trailer into the water, disconnect the light plug from the towing vehicle. This will reduce the likelihood of the lights blowing out when submerged. BACKING YOUR TRAILER: It takes practice to back a trailer successfully. If you are not familiar backing up with a trailer, practice Sirst in an area away from obstacles. Back up slowly; make steering adjustments in small steps and turn the towing vehicle’s wheels opposite the direction you want the trailer to go. After the trailer begins moving, turn the towing vehicle to follow it. Have a second person stand by to help direct you with hand signals. Launching your Ballistic ® As a courtesy to other boaters, prepare your Ballistic for launching before using the ramp. Each launch may have ® particular differences, such as ramp angle, prevailing, wind, waves and water currents. If possible, watch a couple of boaters launch their boats Sirst to notice any problems. While every boater develops a preferred launch procedure, here is a recommended general procedure. Perform the pre operation check on land. Remove all trailering tie down lines from the boat and attach your docking lines and fenders, if used. Disconnect the trailer lights from the towing vehicle. Back the trailer down the ramp as close to 90 ο to the shoreline as you can. If possible, have a second person stand aside as an observer. Stop when the wheels are at least halfway submerged. Set the parking brake. Remove the bowline from the bow eye. Back the trailer farther into the water until just the tops of the fenders show, then reset the parking brake. Board the boat and start it. If possible, remain on the trailer until the engines are warm and are responding to throttle. Back the boat out into the water, watching carefully for other boats or obstacles. -
Page 22: Warranty
Warranty Your Ballistic® comes with several other warranties. Each component and/or system on your boat has its own warranty that will be found with the speciSic information and manual for that component. These are included with your owner’s manual packet. Ballistic offers an express limited warranty on each new boat purchased through an authorized ® distributor. Ballistic InSlatable’s hereby warrants that new Ballistic boats will be free from ® ® defects in materials or workmanship for the period of time stated herein, subject to certain stated limitations. PERIOD OF WARRANTY The hull, deck and tubes on any new Ballistic purchased from an authorized distributor will be ® warranted against major structural defects for a period of Sive (5) years in pleasure use, or for one (1) year in commercial applications. All other Ballistic components will be warranted against ® defects in material or workmanship, subject to exclusions noted herein, for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase in pleasure use, or ninety (90) days from the date of purchase in commercial applications. Under the terms of this warranty, the customer will be responsible for ensuring that the Ballistic ® is properly operated, maintained and stored as speciSied in the applicable owner’s manual. The owner of the boat shall give notice to an authorized distributor of any and all apparent defects within ten (10) days of discovery and make the boat available at that time for inspection and repairs at the dealer’s place of business. This warranty will not cover the repair of damage if the damage is a result of abuse or neglect of the product. Examples of abuse and neglect include, but are not limited to, racing or competition use, modiSication of original parts, abnormal strain. Lack of proper maintenance and off season storage as described in the owner’s manual, installation of parts or accessories that are not equivalent in design and quality to genuine Ballistic parts. Damage as a result of accidents, ® collisions, and/or contact with foreign materials or submersion - Growth of marine organisms on motor or hull surfaces, normal deterioration or gel coat stress cracks.