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  • Page 1 the inflatable sailboat Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 DinghyGo, the inflatable sailboat owner’s manual Index 1. Index 2. General information 2.1.Introduction 2.2.CE Category 2.3.ABYC Standard 2.4.Builders's plate (capacity label) 2.5.National regulations 2.6.General safety information 3. Specifications, description and functions 3.1.Specifications 3.2.Model 3.3.Capacity 3.4.Deadweight tonnage 3.5.Sail kit 3.6.Outboard motor 3.7.Visual representations...
  • Page 3 DinghyGo, the inflatable sailboat owner’s manual 4.8.5.Sailing 4.8.6.Disassembly 4.8.7.Removal of the mast step board and seat 4.8.8.Packing up and storing the sail kit 4.9.Installation of the oars 4.10.Installation of an outboard motor 4.10.1.Mounting the outboard motor 4.10.2.Position of the outboard motor 4.10.3.Starting the outboard motor...
  • Page 4 DinghyGo, the inflatable sailboat owner’s manual A. Appendix Warranty B. Appendix Rudder assembly (after unboxing) C. Appendix Orca 4.8/5.6m2 rigg boom assembly (after unboxing) D. Appendix Declaration of conformity ®© Page / 4 39 May 2020...
  • Page 5: General Information

    DinghyGo, the inflatable sailboat owner’s manual General information maintenance, repairs or alterations. Changes that are made to the boat that may affect the safety of the 2.1. Introduction watercraft may be assessed, This user manual has been composed executed and documented by to ensure the safety and competent people only.
  • Page 6 DinghyGo, the inflatable sailboat owner’s manual 2.2. CE Category ☝ In this manual, the following Your DinghyGo is meant to be used safety warnings are used to draw as a Category D watercraft: your attention to special safety instructions that must be followed: Category D.
  • Page 7: National Regulations

    DinghyGo, the inflatable sailboat owner’s manual 2.4. Builders's plate go on. Be especially cautious of restrictions with regard to sail, (capacity label) speed, the use of the sail kit or The builders’ plate including outboard motor, noise restrictions on information from DinghyGo producer the water, etc.
  • Page 8 DinghyGo, the inflatable sailboat owner’s manual ☝ Make sure you are NEVER under the influence of alcohol or drugs while boating (mandatory by law). Alcohol and drug use have an adverse effect on your judgment and greatly reduce your ability to react on the water.
  • Page 9: Specifications

    DinghyGo, the inflatable sailboat owner’s manual 3. Specifications, Nomad 230 model is not covered by this Directive because of its length, description and but is constructed in such a way that functions it meets the requirements and the ISO 6185 standards. An example of a 3.1.
  • Page 10 DinghyGo, the inflatable sailboat owner’s manual 3.2. Model crew, then the maximum number of people may be increased DinghyGo is an inflatable three-in- provided that the weight of each one sailboat that acquires its shape, child is not more than 37.5 kg and strength and buoyancy by being filled the total weight is not exceeded;...
  • Page 11: Outboard Motor

    DinghyGo, the inflatable sailboat owner’s manual 3.6. Outboard motor The maximum power of this boat is shown in the "model specification table" and on the capacity information notice. The installation of the outboard motor and further operating instructions are described in the chapter called "Assembly and...
  • Page 12 DinghyGo, the inflatable sailboat owner’s manual 3.7. Visual representations Legenda 1. Mast sleeve 2. Sail batten 3. Telltale 4. Clew 5. Outhaul 6. Boom outboard end 7. Mainsheet block with becket 8. Mainsheet 9. Mainsheet block with snap shackle 10. Velcro strap 11.
  • Page 13 DinghyGo, the inflatable sailboat owner’s manual Legenda Additional items shrouds mast support (main sail > 3,9m2) 60. Mast sleeve opening 61. Mast eyelet 62. Shroud shackle 63. Shroud 64. Shroud cleat 65. Shroud/davits D-Ring Additional items jib 66. Halyard 67. Halyard shackle 68.
  • Page 14 DinghyGo, the inflatable sailboat owner’s manual Legenda 35. Valve floor (no. 4) 36. Valve (no. 1) 37. Deck board 38. Handle bow 39. Mast collar 40. Maststepboard stopper 41. Over pressure valve 42. Davits eye 43. Over pressure valve floor 44.
  • Page 15 DinghyGo, the inflatable sailboat owner’s manual Kick-up rudder Rear view legenda 1. Rudder blade 2. Bolt retainer 3. Tiller holder (end) 4. Tiller 5. Tiller spring lock 6. Tiller holder (front) 7. Pintle holder (top) 8. Pintle 9. Retaining clip 10.
  • Page 16: Assembly And Disassembly

    DinghyGo, the inflatable sailboat owner’s manual 4. Assembly and down the centre screw button. Turn your finger ¼ clockwise until the disassembly knob locks. • To close the valve, press the knob ☝ Look closely at the DinghyGo and turn your finger ¼ clockwise instructional videos on assembling until the knob comes up.
  • Page 17 • Use the pump that was provided 4.4. Sail kit with the boat. Push the nozzle (the Your DinghyGo is supplied with a sail tip) against the valve and turn to kit, consisting of: the right. The pump will lock onto the valve.
  • Page 18 DinghyGo, the inflatable sailboat owner’s manual correct pressure and there will not be Step 1: Pump air into the bottom any deformation of the float sections. through the valve, like the side tubes, until the specified pressure is Step 3: Seal all the valves by reached.
  • Page 19 DinghyGo, the inflatable sailboat owner’s manual board and seat / daggerboard case ⚠ WARNING are firmly clamped. • Then attach the flexible part of the daggerboard case with the Velcro Make sure the sailing rig is properly on the bottom of the seat / inserted into the mast step and daggerboard case.
  • Page 20 DinghyGo, the inflatable sailboat owner’s manual 4.8.6. Disassembly ⚠ WARNING • Take the rudder off of the transom by pressing/releasing the rudder retaining clip. Attach the rudder with the retaining • Remove the daggerboard from the clip. Incorrect securing can lead to daggerboard case and seat.
  • Page 21 DinghyGo, the inflatable sailboat owner’s manual 4.8.8. Packing up and • To install the oars in the oarlocks, hold the oars parallel to the tubes storing the sail kit with the blade facing forwards (not • Ensure that all of the sail kit parts backwards, they won’t go in) and...
  • Page 22 DinghyGo, the inflatable sailboat owner’s manual • Difficulties with manoeuvrability ⚠ CAUTION and / or the stability of the boat • Changes from the designed flotation or sailing characteristics of There might be outboard motors the boat. that are damaging to the rudder •...
  • Page 23 DinghyGo, the inflatable sailboat owner’s manual 4.11. Deflation of the boat • Fold the two small, and then the two big bag pieces around the package and fasten them with the ☝ Make sure the boat is clean and straps and buckles.
  • Page 24 DinghyGo, the inflatable sailboat owner’s manual ⚠ WARNING • Never tow the watercraft with people on board. • Check the towing line repeatedly. • Periodically check the towing conditions and make sure no water enters the watercraft. ®© Page 24 39...
  • Page 25 DinghyGo, the inflatable sailboat owner’s manual 5. Recommendations for switch (see "Drawing of the Emergency Stop Switch", item b.) safety and use and a snap on (“Drawing of the Emergency Stop Switch", item a.) 5.1. Important safety which has to be attached to the instructions operator at the other end.
  • Page 26 DinghyGo, the inflatable sailboat owner’s manual 5.2. Essential checklist ⚠ WARNING before use • Check the pressure in the air If the operator falls from the chambers. watercraft, please note that • Remove any obstruction from the switching off the outboard motor self-bailer in the transom.
  • Page 27 DinghyGo, the inflatable sailboat owner’s manual • Make sure that the boat is not ⚠ WARNING overloaded. Be careful not to exceed the maximum number of passengers and the maximum load. • The maximum propulsion for the Check the builder’s plate on the watercraft (kW) is listed in the boat.
  • Page 28: Stability And Buoyancy

    DinghyGo, the inflatable sailboat owner’s manual 5.3. Stability and ⚠ WARNING buoyancy Misuse of the sailing rig, sudden 5.3.1. Placement of changes in sailing behavior or passengers and hazardous conditions can lead to personal items unexpected movement of the For safety, we recommend that the...
  • Page 29 DinghyGo, the inflatable sailboat owner’s manual the passengers forward. The boat ⚠ CAUTION may also sharply steer away to one side. When traveling at high speeds or ☝ If speed is increased the bow will when (aqua)planing avoid abrupt corners and high waves; This can often make an upward movement.
  • Page 30 DinghyGo, the inflatable sailboat owner’s manual You might be flipped over if the load section too deep into the water, is not distributed evenly, particularly causing a loss of speed and / or if there is too little weight in the bow cavitation.
  • Page 31 DinghyGo, the inflatable sailboat owner’s manual because they can further damage the Remove portable tanks from the boat boat. when refueling them. Fill the tanks out in the open air, ☝ Beach landing away from heat, sparks or open flames.
  • Page 32: Maintenance

    DinghyGo, the inflatable sailboat owner’s manual 6. Maintenance ⚠ WARNING 6.1. General Maintenance Avoid serious / deadly injuries from Cleaning products / detergents fire, explosions or poisoning. The Use household cleaning products sparingly and never discharge adhesives and solvents which are used for the repair of the inflatable cleaning products into waterways.
  • Page 33 DinghyGo, the inflatable sailboat owner’s manual General procedure: kit) and make sure it is large • Cut out a patch that is large enough enough to completely cover the to overlap the damage on all sides tear. by 30 mm.
  • Page 34: Winter Storage

    DinghyGo, the inflatable sailboat owner’s manual II. Air leak caused by a straight cut • To keep the boat looking new store or a small hole it in a cool, dry place and make • Assess the size of the tear with...
  • Page 35 DinghyGo, the inflatable sailboat owner’s manual 7. The environment particularly at night. Avoid noise pollution. Comply with environmental laws, procedures and responsibilities. 7.5. Exhaust emissions Increased exhaust emissions 7.1. Disposal of polluting (hydrocarbons) cause the pollution of substances water and air. Keep your outboard...
  • Page 36: Appendix Warranty

    DinghyGo, the inflatable sailboat owner’s manual A. Appendix Warranty • Damage, wear, corrosion and rot caused by abnormal environmental conditions, including but not limited to water and air pollution, osmosis, fuels, acids, salts, resins, chemicals, electricity, radiation, combustion, A.1.The Supplier guarantees that the delivered Product rain, hail, storm and lightning.
  • Page 37 DinghyGo, the inflatable sailboat owner’s manual B. Appendix Rudder assembly (after unboxing) tiller holder tiller spring lock tiller rudder blade bolt retainer rudder head bolt cap bolt rudder head wing nut rudder diagram rear view rudder assembly instructions 1. slide the rudder head on the rudder blade 2.
  • Page 38 DinghyGo, the inflatable sailboat owner’s manual C. Appendix Orca 4.8/5.6m2 rigg boom assembly (after unboxing) Orca 4.8 and 5.6m2 sailing rigg boom end assembly instructions 1. put mast part 1 on the floor 2. snap the unmounted inboard end part onto the mast 3.
  • Page 39: Appendix Declaration Of Conformity

    DinghyGo, the inflatable sailboat owner’s manual D. Appendix Declaration of conformity ®© Page 39 39 May 2020...

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