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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Warranty Registration Card

    Warranty Registration Card It is important that you complete, sign and mail this Registration Card within This manual has been compiled to help you operate your craft with safety and fifteen (15) days from date of purchase to THE DISTRIBUTOR in order to validate pleasure.
  • Page 3 DATE PURCHASED • DAY / MONTH / INVOICE NUMBER INFORMATION NAME ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER FAX NUMBER E-MAIL WEB SITE BOAT MODEL HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER • CO MANUFACTURER • BOATING INTERNATIONAL ADDRESS: CALLE 1E NO. 2-15 • BODEGA NO. 9 • ZONA FRANCA DE BARRANQUILLA BARRANQUILLA, ATLANTICO •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Index Index Prologue Electrical Installations 14-15 DLX Materials Electrical Installations 17-19 DLX Deck Plans & Profiles Electrical Installations 11-15 VST Declaration of Conformity Electrical Installations 19-28 VST Certification Troubleshooting Chart Marine Safety Seating Arrangements Boating Terminology Warranty Identification Numbers General Description Assembly Inflating Instructions...

  • Page 5: Prologue

    Prologue Materials (Fabric) AB In atables has been manufacturing boats since 1968. Each AB Boat is At AB we combine superior design with meticulous craftsmanship and proven carefully hand-crafted with the finest materials on the market. Our driving force is materials, such as 5-ply (CSM) Coated Fabric, to create unmatched tube quality.

  • Page 6: Deck Plans & Profiles

    Deck Plans + Profile Rigid Hull Model...

  • Page 7: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity Application of EU Recreational Craft Directive The CE mark allows us as manufacturer to perform a declaration of conformity per 94/25/EC as amended by 2003/44/EC boat when it is needed. Please contact us if you need this certification or further Standard(s) to which conformity is declared information.

  • Page 8: Certification

    Navigo 8 VS HPI-088-023 Nautilus 11 DLX HPI-088-001 Navigo 9 VS HPI-088-024 Nautilus 12 DLX HPI-088-002 Navigo 10 VS HPI-088-025 Nautilus 13 DLX HPI-088-003 Navigo 12 VS HPI-088-026 Nautilus 14 DLX HPI-088-004 Navigo 13 VS HPI-088-027 Nautilus 15 DLX HPI-088-005...
  • Page 9 CERTIFICATION HPI 2011 MODELS Type CE CAT. Certi cation 6185 Lammina 15 AL HPI-088-041 Lammina 16 AL HPI-088-042 AB Rider HPI-088-043 Lammina 8 UL HPI-088-044 Lammina 9 UL HPI-088-045 Lammina 10 UL HPI-088-046 Alumina 11 ALX HPI-088-047 Alumina 12 ALX HPI-088-048 Alumina 13 ALX HPI-088-049...

  • Page 10: Marine Safety

    Marine Safety This manual is not intended to provide complete training on all aspects of boat Notice operation. We strongly recommend that all operators of this boat seek additional Special PFDs are available for skiing and other water sports. These training on boat handling and safety.

  • Page 11: Boating Terminology

    Boating Terminology Stern Waterline Freeboard Keel Forward Beam Transom Length Overall Starboard side Port side...

  • Page 12: Identification Numbers

    Identification Numbers General Description The Hull Safeguard the information about your boat by recording the Hull Identification Number (HIN) and model of your boat on the inside front cover of this manual. The buoyancy chamber or tube is “U” shaped with rounded airtight cones in the The HIN is located on the upper starboard corner of the transom.

  • Page 13: Assembly

    Assembly Inflating Instructions Hard bottom dinghies or R.I.B’s, as they are frequently called, require very little The inflating system includes the inflation valves and a hand pump with its valve preparation before launching. Simply inflate the buoyancy chambers, fit the connector.
  • Page 14 Inflating Instructions Important: The correct way to inflate the air chambers is by inflating the aft Warning chambers first, and then those towards the bow. When the inflatable Never use a gasoline service station or high compression pumps to buoyancy chambers have been inflated, screw the cap on the valve properly in inflate your boat.

  • Page 15: Fitting Of Rowing Seat

    Inflating Instructions Fitting of Rowing Seat Warning Care should be taken not to allow a boat which has been fully inflated in the cool of the morning to stand in direct sunlight. Buoyancy pressure will quickly raise with the temperature and could strain or cause serious damage to the buoyancy tube.

  • Page 16: Fitting & Assembly Of Oars

    Fitting & Assembly of Oars Hull & Deck Drain Plug FOLLOWING THE CORRECT ASSEMBLY OF THE OARS, THE PINTYPE OARLOCKS MAY BE FITTED TO PERMANENTLY 1. DRAIN SOCKET WITH O-RING & SAFETY PLUG ATTACHED OAR LOCK BASES AS SHOWN IN THE ILLUSTRATION: FULLY SEAT THE OARLOCK INTO THE SLEEVE PORTION OF THE BASE 2.

  • Page 17: Fuelling & Fuel System

    Hull & Deck Drain Plug Fuelling & Fuel System Note 1: When open, the deck drain plug is retained by the flange. You should Please check the specificatios chapter to confirm if your craft comes standard periodically remove it to empty any water build up from between deck and hull. with a pre-fitted marine-grade aluminium underdeck fuel tank, and its capacity.

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    Fuelling & Fuel System Maintenance Periodic cleaning is the best way to keep your AB boat looking new, and Warning performing as the day you bought it. Keeping an AB boat clean and in top shape • Replace with certified marine parts only. Do not use automotive could not be easier.
  • Page 19 Maintenance Warning Notice Sacrificial zinc anodes protect hardware that is exposed to the water. Do not use abrasive cleaners, solvents, ammonia or chlorine as these Electrolysis attacks the softest metals first. The zinc will decompose will damage the gel coat surface. Under extreme conditions, special before the other metal on your boat.

  • Page 20: Storage

    Storage Repair of the Hull Fibreglass Hull Repair After you have cleaned the boat including the fibreglass hull, and it has dried completely, deflate it slightly, (the drain and condensation valves must remain Periodically you must inspect every square centimetre (inch) of the rigid hull of unplugged), cover the boat with a canvas and store it on top of chocks, boat your inflatable.

  • Page 21: Repair Of The Tube

    Repair of the Tube Your AB boat is supplied with a maintenance kit for patching minor punctures. 9. If the bubbles appeared around the inflation valves, then your valves are loose. 10. The valves are a nut and bolt system: With the tube deflated, hold the back of This kit consists of several patches of (CSM) Coated Fabric material, sanding paper, glue and catalyst, which are exactly the same as those used for the the valve through the fabric and tighten the front.
  • Page 22 Repair of the Tube 1. Clean the surface to be repaired. It must be free of dust or any kind of grease. 2. Select a patch of tissue at least 5 cms (2 inches) larger than the tear. 3. Place the patch over the damaged area, and contour it with a pencil, NOT a pen or marker, as they will stain the tissue.

  • Page 23: Use & Performance

    Repair of the Tube Use & Performance Slight Ungluings Your AB inflatable boat can be used in many ways and can give you endless Slight ungluings will be treated the same way as described above. Widen slightly satisfaction. Nevertheless, its maintenance and its performance depend on a the unglued parts, buff...
  • Page 24 Use & Performance Beware of overloading in the bow of the boat which will result in loss of speed. Caution In rough weather a slight overloading at the bow will ease the motion of the craft. Respect the percentage of oil in the fuel. Please check the load capacity of your inflatable either on the capacity plate Warning located on the transom of your boat or on page or turn to the chapter on Specifi-...

  • Page 25: Operation

    Use & Performance • Alteration of the centre of thrust. speed limitations. 11. Please check the chapter on Marine Safety and with your local authorities • Speed. Most outboard motors can be mounted directly onto the transom engine on the safety requirements you must comply with. mounting plate.

  • Page 26: Towing Your Inflatable

    Towing your Inflatable Depending on the model you have purchased, it will be outfitted with Caution lateral tube towing rings. Please refer to the chapter on Specifications for more information. • Do not attach the towing line to the bow grab handle or any other accessory not designed for that purpose.

  • Page 27: Davit Lifting

    Davit Lifting All AB boats have davit lifting rings installed from factory, except the larger Notice models. Depending on the model it will come standard with three (3) or four (4) Always pump the water from the bilge before lifting the boat. davit lifting rings.

  • Page 28: Transporting By Road

    Transporting by Road 2. Transporting your in atable on a trailer: There are several types of trailers Depending on the model you have chosen, you have two (2) alternatives to transport your inflatable: available, however the trailer must match the boat’s weight, the hull and the load. 1.

  • Page 29: Electrical Installations

    Electrical Installation • General Description • Battery Charger • Standard Equipment • Fiber Carbon Switch Board • Electrical System Operation • Mechanical/ Hydraulic Steering System • Color Code • Steering Wheel • Maintenance • FAQs Standard Equipment • Recommendations Bilge Pump BILGE PUMP Switch General Description The bilge pump is installed on a base located in the stern box.
  • Page 30 From Breaker Neg Point to Swich Led Yellow LIGHTS Brown/ White DPDT Manual Brown Automatic Test Knob Fuse 12 Volt Battery Navigation Light Position Light Notice The position light consists of a foldable pole with a bulb at its end. To make it See the Bilge Pump Installation Instructions attached in your owner work, install the folding pole into the plug-in base located behind the stern seat.
  • Page 31 The pump has an automatic pressure switch that enables the user to cut off or allow the water flow by pressing the button on the recessed shower. When the "FRESH WATER" switch is placed in the ON position, the pump will start if the shower button has been pressed.
  • Page 32 Battery Charger Notice See the battery Charger operation manual attached in your owner The battery charger in AB models is an auxiliary load saver device for the manuals package. batteries. If the use frequency of your boat is low, after a while, the battery might not have enough power to start the engine.
  • Page 33 Breakers and Fuses Accesory Switch Connections From Breaker Each electrical circuit has been designed to meet the standards set in ABYC.E-11. AB has made emphasis in the selection and rated of the circuit protection and automatic cutting device. Neg Point to Swich Led Breakers Each one of the circuits that feeds a certain load is protected by an automatic SPST...

  • Page 34: Color Code

    Color Code Maintenance Wire color selection is based on the ABYC standard E-11 Table XIV and XV. Despite having an excellent equipment line, the moisture and saltiness perma- nently present on marine environment can affect in long- term the components and cause failures if they don’t receive propper maintenance.

  • Page 35: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions Recommendations • If possible do not hold on all the electrical devices simultaneously for long. Troubleshooting Chart 1. If the lights do not get on. • Disconnect the battery when the boat is been transported by road (trailer) and •...

  • Page 36: Electrical Diagrams

    Electrical Diagrams Please refer to these electrical diagrams when you want to make modifications repairs or maintenance in the electrical power system of the boat. Electrical systems are similar for groups of models presented below:...

  • Page 37: Electrical Installations 11-13 Dlx

    Electrical Installations 11-13 DLX 1. Wiring Diagrams To Engine Battery Switch 14 AWG Connect Charger Inlet 110-130VAC -60Hz 16 AWG Fuse 10A From Battery 14 AWG From Engine 16 AWG Breaker 5A Breaker 5A Breaker 5A Breaker 5A Ignition switch Battery Charger Fuse 3A SPST...
  • Page 38 2. General Arrangement Navigation Light Stainless Steel Wheel Fiber Carbon Switch Board N av/ Bilge A CC AC C P os L i ght P ump O FF Fuel Level Gauge Faria FUE L Sender Electric Distribution Harness Battery Charger System Battery Box Control Board Fu s e...

  • Page 39: Electrical Installations 14-15 Dlx

    Electrical Installations 14-15 DLX 1. Wiring Diagrams To Engine Battery Switch 12 AWG Fuse 15A Connect Charger Inlet 110-130VAC -60Hz 16 AWG 12 AWG From Battery 14 AWG From Engine 14 AWG Breaker 5A Breaker 5A Breaker 5A Breaker 5A Ignition switch Battery Charger Fuse 3A...

  • Page 40: Wiring Diagrams

    1. Wiring Diagrams Navigation Light Stainless Steel Wheel Fiber Carbon Switch Board Fr es h Na v/ g l i Water O FF P o s L i g h t P ump Fuel Level Gauge Faria 20A-4 POSICIONES FUEL Cable de Tierra Battery Charger System F E D C B A...

  • Page 41: Electrical Installations 17-19 Dlx

    Electrical Installations 17-19 DLX 1. Wiring Diagrams To Engine Fuse 20A Fuse 5A Float Automatic Switch 3 Plus Switches with 3 A addictional Capacity each MarInco 14 AWG 14 AWG 14 AWG 14 AWG 110-130VAC -60Hz Engine From Engine From Battery Breaker 10A Breaker 5A Breaker 5A...

  • Page 42: General Arrangement

    2. General Arrangement Navigations Lights Fiber Carbon Switch Board Br e aker 5A Br e aker 5A Br e aker 10A O F F SPS T Pu m p DPD T O F F SPST SP ST AC C Fr esh W at er O F F Stainless Steel Wheel...

  • Page 43: Electrical Installations 11-15 Vst

    Electrical Installations 11-15 VST 1. Wiring Diagrams To Engine Battery Switch 14 AWG Connect Charger Inlet 110-130VAC -60Hz 16 AWG Fuse 10A From Battery 14 AWG From Engine 16 AWG Breaker 5A Breaker 5A Breaker 5A Breaker 5A Ignition switch Battery Charger Fuse 3A SPST...
  • Page 44 2. General Arrangement Navigations Lights To nav lights Console Stainless Steel Wheel Sender Fiber Carbon Switch Board OF F OF F OF F AC C OF F NPos g l i Li ght P u mp Fuel level Gauge FUEL Electric Distribution Harness Battery Box Fu s e...

  • Page 45: Electrical Installations 19-28 Vst

    Electrical Installations 19-28 VST 1. Wiring Diagrams To Engine 4 AWG Battery Switch 10 AWG MarInco 110-130VAC -60Hz Fuse 5AA Fuse 25AA Engine From Engine 12 AWG 12 AWG 12 AWG 12 AWG 14 AWG 16 AWG Battery Charger From Ignition Switch From Battery Guest 2A Breaker 5A...
  • Page 46 2. General Arrangement Navigations Lights To nav lights Sender Console Stainless Steel Wheel Fiber Carbon Switch Board B r eaker 5A B r eaker 5A B r eaker 5A a e r B r eaker 5A OF F NPos / v a Fre sh OF F O F F...

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting Chart Problem Possible Reasons Possible Solution(s) p. 11 Buoyancy chamber looses air Rise or drop of temperature Plastic valve cap has not been fitted p. 10 p. 18 Loose valve Puncture p. 19 Boat does not get on plane Engine is incorrectly mounted p.

  • Page 48: Seating Arrangements

    Seating Arrangements Warranty Please find all the information of the Seating Arrangements, in the Owner´s years against separation and subsequent loss of air, which exceeds twenty Manual section at our webpage: www.abinflatables.com. percent (20%) of recommended inflation pressure when measured over a period of five (5) days, while maintaining the boat at a constant temperature in a contro- AB Limited Warranty lled environment.
  • Page 49 Warranty 2. What is not Covered – This limited Warranty shall not apply to: cases, any warranty claims regarding those parts must be directed to those manufactures and not AB DISTRIBUTOR. A. Any minor boat damage, including but not limited to gelcoat grazing or K.
  • Page 50 Warranty D. Aluminum RIB’s: The aluminum hulls are warranted for one (1) year against 6. Miscellaneous: structural defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty does not include the surface finish or any damage due to misuse, negligence or ordinary wear. This This warranty shall not apply if the AB inflatable boat is subject to negligence, warranty is cancelled, if the boat is operated with an outboard motor which accident, improper operation or trailering, improper maintenance or storage,...
  • Page 51 Warranty design and materials of its inflatable boats without incurring any obligation to incorporate such changes in units already completed or in hands of dealers or consumers. The entire obligation of AB DISTRIBUTOR regarding the sale of its inflatable boats is stated within this warranty. AB DISTRIBUTOR does not authorize its dealers, repair stations or any other person to assume for it any other liability in connection with the sale of its inflatable boats, the Federal Safety Act of 1971 provides for defect notification to the first purchaser.
  • Page 52 E-MAIL: INFO@ABINFLATABLES.COM • WEB SITE: HTTP://WWW.ABINFLATABLES.COM BOATING INTERNATIONAL PHONE +57 (5) 379.5132 • FAX +57 (5) 379.5667 ADDRESS: CALLE 1E NO. 2-15 • BODEGA NO. 9 • ZONA FRANCA DE BARRANQUILLA BARRANQUILLA, ATLANTICO • COLOMBIA...

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