Navigation Warnings - Nash Boat Life Inflatable RIB 180 User Manual

• If you plan to navigate in unfamiliar waters, consult with those familiar with the area concerning possible hazards and dangers.
• Always report your time and point of departure, your route and your estimated time of return to someone on shore.
• Do not navigate in the dark or in hazardous conditions if correct navigation lighting has not been installed.
• Do not use a compressed air source to inflate the boat. Over inflation may cause the seams and/or walls to rupture.
• Whether oars or a small outboard motor is used depends on conditions. The power may not be enough to counter currents, small channels or
shallow water.
• Respect maximum power rating for your boat. An excessively powerful motor may cause manoeuvrability and
stability hazards.
• Equip your outboard engine with an emergency kill-switch cord. This switch will stop the engine if the operator should pull the cord, for any rea-
son whatsoever.
• Regularly check that the engine is securely fastened. Loose screws may make the craft uncontrollable or result in
the engine becoming detached!

NAVIGATION WARNINGS

• All passengers must be seated inside the boat and must be able to hold on with one or both hands.
Do not sit on the air chambers.
• Outboard engines are dangerous. Rough handling of your tender may lead to serious injury or death.
• Never equip a boat with an engine for which it is not adapted. Stay clear of swimmers and do not allow them to
approach the rear of the boat when the engine is running.
• Avoid rapid accelerations which may cause passengers to fall overboard.
• Weight must be evenly distributed. Do not accelerate suddenly if your boat is motorised and not heavily laden.
A poorly controlled boat may result in stability and manoeuvring problems.
• Avoid sand banks and shallow water or approach with extreme caution.
• If one of the chambers becomes punctured, shift the load of the boat to the opposite side. Try to limit the leak
with your hand or a strap and head for the nearest safe landing area as quickly as possible.
• Do not allow children to drive the boat unsupervised by adults.
• Always bring your oars along snapped in place.
DOCKING
• Do not use the engine when landing on the beach.
• Avoid sharp objects when coming to dock or shore.
• Do not drag the boat over rocks, sand, shingle or tarred surfaces.
• Always carry the boat.
• Cover the boat when leaving it in the sun out of the water for long periods of time.
• If leaving the boat on a beach leave part of the boat in the water to cool the boat and avoid air chamber overpressure.
• It is not recommended that you tow the boat the front ring is for mooring or securing an anchor line to only.
FOOTPUMP
WARNING:
• Do not use a compressed air source to inflate the boat. Over inflation may cause the seams and/or walls to rupture.
• Use the specially designed pump to inflate your boat.
• The Foot Pump can deliver the air pressure needed to fully inflate your boat. To inflate, insert the hose into the outlet hole on the pump. We rec-
ommend you always carry your foot pump on board for safety.
• Before undertaking a long trip, inflate the boat for a full 24 hours to be sure all chambers are completely airtight.
CAUTION:
Before boarding, always check the boat is adequately inflated.
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