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  • Page 2 ** Please keep this manual in a secure place, and hand it over to the new owner when you sell the boat **...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.1 Model Comparison ..........................13 2.2. Stability and Buoyancy .......................... 15 2.3. Builders Plate ............................15 2.4. Identification ............................16 3. Manufacturing Breakdown ........................17 3.1. Transom Board ............................17 3.2. Transom Heights ........................... 17 4. Conduit Layout ............................18 5.
  • Page 4 14. Windscreen ............................26 15. Wiring Diagram ............................27 16. Battery ..............................28 16.1. Cleaning the batteries ......................... 29 17. Mounting of the Outboard ........................29 18. Hydraulic Steering System........................29 19. Engine Start ............................30 20. Trailer Maintenance ..........................30 20.1.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    In case something does not work satisfactorily with your boat or its equipment, you can check the service documents for possible service and repair measures. If uncertain, always contact your dealer or the Fusion Power Boats factory for advice. It is important to check your buoyancy foam every 5-years and service your motor annually or...

  • Page 6: Safety Symbols

    Safety Symbols This manual uses the following safety alerts to draw your attention to special safety instructions that should be followed. Denotes that an extreme intrinsic hazard exists which would result in high probability of death or irreparable injury if proper precautions are not taken.

  • Page 7: Disclaimer

    Disclaimer The material in this manual is for information purposes only. Fusion Power Boats reserves the right to change the products without prior notice to improve reliability, function, design, or other characteristics of the products. Fusion Power Boats assumes no liability for any damages, losses, costs, or expenses arising out of or relating to the use of this manual or the products described herein.

  • Page 8: Boat Safety Recommendations

    1. Boat Safety Recommendations • The boat owner is responsible for making sure that the safety equipment on the boat meets the rules and regulations of the local authorities. • The boat owner is responsible for making sure they are aware of and follow local environmental laws.
  • Page 9 • Waterproof torch with spare batteries and bulb. • Illuminated compass. 1.1.1. Fusion 17 Category C Power Driven Vessels operating more than 5 nautical miles but not more than 15 nautical miles from shore. ** The vessel must be equipped with two motors for this category. ** ➢...
  • Page 10 Category D Power Driven Vessels operating more than 1 nautical miles but not more than 5 nautical miles from shore. ➢ Approved 100N life jacket per person – S.A.M.S.A approved (Refer to builders’ plate). ➢ Two (2) hand-held red distress flares. ➢...
  • Page 11 Category R Vessels operating solely in sheltered waters. This includes tidal lagoon, tidal river, dams, lakes, and rivers. ➢ One (1) 50N life jacket, with whistle attached, per person on board. ➢ Suitable approved fire extinguisher – one (1) per engine – serviced annually. ➢...
  • Page 12 Category C Power Driven Vessels operating more than 5 nautical miles but not more than 15 nautical miles from shore. ** The vessel must be equipped with two motors for this category.** ➢ Approved 100N life jacket per person – S.A.M.S.A approved (Refer to builders’ plate).
  • Page 13 ➢ Suitable approved fire extinguisher – one (1) per engine – serviced annually. ➢ Capsize bottle and rope: rope to be minimum 1.5 times the length of the vessel. ➢ Two (2) space blankets. ➢ One (1) litre water per person. ➢...

  • Page 14: Boat Owners' And Users' Responsibilities

    1.2. Boat owners' and users' responsibilities It is your responsibility as the boat owner and user to ensure that the fire control equipment is always accessible. • Check the fire extinguishing equipment regularly at the intervals specified for the equipment. •...
  • Page 15 Figure 1...

  • Page 16: Pre-Operation Check List

    1.3. Pre-operation Check List 1. Make sure every passenger is wearing a suitable personal flotation device. 2. If boating with passengers, instruct at least one passenger on the basics of boat handling, starting, and operating the outboard motor(s). 3. Check that every passenger is securely seated and holds a safe line, grab handle or rope.

  • Page 17: Product Overview

    2. Product Overview 2.1 Model Comparison DESRIPTION FUSION 17 FUSION 19 FUSION 21 3.04cu 4.19cu 5.95cu Internal Volume 5.69m 5.981m 6.68m 2.1m 2.4m 2.42m Freeboard 0.46m 0.68m 0.75m (Amidship) Draft (Light 0.33m 0.41m 0.392m Condition mass) 13.9 degrees 15.6 degrees 15.4 degrees...
  • Page 18 Craft Load Category & Fittings weight affects Condition Condition Mass Mass 540kg 230kg 120kg 118.6kg 300kg 10kg 890kg 1318.6kg Fusion 17 780kg 330kg 120kg 280kg 450kg 10kg 1230kg 1970kg Fusion 19 880kg 360kg 120kg 243.6kg 450kg 15kg 1360kg 2068.6kg Fusion 21 A craft given design category c is designed to operate in typical steady winds of Beaufort Force 6 or less and the associated significant wave heights of up to 2m.

  • Page 19: Stability And Buoyancy

    2.2. Stability and Buoyancy Pay attention to the stability and buoyancy of the boat. All weight dispositions (for example installing a tower, trolling motor, or engine) can have a significant impact on the stability, trim, and performance of the boat. In severe weather and sea conditions, all hatches, compartments, and doors must be kept closed to minimize the risk of flooding.

  • Page 20: Identification

    2.4. Identification Each boat has a unique identification code, containing fourteen (14) characters and a hyphen. The vessel’s unique hull identification number can be found as follows; 1. Buoyancy certificate (This is supplied by the factory on handover off your vessel. Please ensure that this is handed to the owner and or new owner of this vessel).

  • Page 21: Manufacturing Breakdown

    3. Manufacturing Breakdown Fusion 17 Hull The keel of the hull is 13mm thick and reinforced with Kevlar all along the keel. The side panels are 5-6mm thick. The hull is reinforced with 600g Double Biaxal. Deck The deck is 6mm thick and reinforced with coremat.

  • Page 22: Conduit Layout

    4. Conduit Layout View the below diagram to see the access points and layout of pipes and gutter in the hull of the boat. Figure 4...

  • Page 23: Drainage

    5.1. Bungs Fusion 17 The Fusion 17 has one bung located on the keel of the transom, as per the below image. When removing the drain plug any water in the hull of the boat will be drained. Should you experience any irregular volume of water please check the following: •...
  • Page 24 Fusion 19 / Fusion 21 The Fusion 19 and 21 have three drain plugs on the keel of the transom. One for each under deck compartment, refer to image below. Figure 6 Should you experience any irregular volume of water please check the following: Was your bung plug secured.

  • Page 25: Deck Wash System

    6. Deck Wash System Figure 7 7. Live Bait Water Aeration System The 2 top holes must not be closed during use. Figure 8...

  • Page 26: Thru Hull And Seacock Location

    8. Thru Hull and Seacock Location 8.1. Fusion 17 The thru hull for the deck wash system is located in the outer starboard corner of the starboard aft hatch. The thru hull for the Livewell is situated in the same location.

  • Page 27: Bilge Pumps And Outlets

    Storage space 11. Fuel Tank Layout 11.1. Fusion 17 The Fusion 17 can be fitted with either a built in 60l fuel tank or two jerry cans fitted in the helm seat. 11.1.1. Built in 60L Fuel Tank The fuel tank is located underneath the console and can be accessed via a hatch in the console.

  • Page 28: Fusion 19 & Fusion 21

    11.1.2. Jerry Cans The helm seat allows for enough space to fit two 25L Jerry Cans. With this option it is important that the jerry cans have breathers, and the helm seat compartment has enough ventilation for the fuel vapours to evaporated. 11.2.
  • Page 29 Refer to the below fuel tank design: Figure 9 • Never obstruct access to fuel shut-off valves. • Never obstruct fuel or fuel compartment ventilation or access to your fuel tank compartment. • A nominal fixed fuel tank(s) capacity may not be usable according to trim and loading and a 20% reserve should be kept.

  • Page 30: Swimming Platform

    12. Swimming Platform Once your boat is stationary in the water your stepladder can safely be opened. As a precaution do not open your ladder while the boat is operated. The Maximum weight that the swimming platform can safely take is 110 kg. 13.

  • Page 31: Wiring Diagram

    15. Wiring Diagram Figure 10...

  • Page 32: Battery

    Battery (s) need to be placed within the helm seat of the boat (refer to figure 1). If a Fusion 17 is fitted with a Jerry can (s), the battery (s) must be placed inside the console. Should you require additional battery storage it is recommend placing your batteries in the front storage compartment to allow for weight distribution.

  • Page 33: Cleaning The Batteries

    Place the engine on the transom, well centred, on the bow-stern axis of the craft. • For best outboard engine performance, it is essential to position the engine at the correct transom height (refer to transom heights – pg 17). • Please consult your engine manual or dealer.

  • Page 34: Engine Start

    The hydraulic steering system or any other steering system should be fitted by an authorized person only. 19. Engine Start Before starting the engine, it is imperative: a) To open the fuel supply valve. b) To switch on the battery supply by using the battery isolator switch. c) To put the control lever in neutral.
  • Page 35 Alternatively, If the bearing has worn or overheated, refer to the next section - REPLACEMENT OF BEARINGS. 9. Smear both the bearing shells in the drum with a generous layer of wheel bearing grease. Also rub a generous portion of the same grease carefully into each bearing race.

  • Page 36: Braked Axle Maintenance Instructions

    NOTES: ➢ Perform a regular external inspection of wheels and hubs - look for leaking / defective seals, missing grease caps and wheel nuts / bolts, etc. If a grease cap or wheel nut / bolt is missing, replace it immediately. ➢...

  • Page 37: Trailer Warranty

    Transport costs to workshop for repairs. Secondary costs due to breakdown (e.g. delay costs). A warranty offered by an authorized party will not be covered by Fusion Power Boats or Multi-Trail. A warranty offered by a Multi-Trail/Fusion Power Boats supplier will not be covered by Fusion Power Boats or Multitrail.

  • Page 38: Factory Warranty

    Fusion Power Boats norm. It is at Fusion Power Boats sole discretion, to a point, whom must do the repair of said defect. EXCLUSIONS •...
  • Page 39 The authorized Fusion Power Boats dealer, should the claim be initiated through the dealer, must notify the Fusion Power Boats factory as soon as a claim is lodged by the customer. Fusion Power Boats will give written consent as well as advice on the remedial action that should be taken.

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