Moomba Kamberra Owner's Manual

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Page 1 5820 Hwy 411 South, Maryville, Tennessee 37801 — 865-856-3035 Trademarks Moomba, the Moomba Logo, Outback, Outback LS, Outback LSV, Kamberra, Mobius, Mobius LS, and Mobius V are registered trademarks of Skier’s Choice, Inc. All other product names are copyright and registered trademarks/trade names of their respective owners. ©...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Cleaning, Care & Storage Section XI Winterization & Dry Storage Section XII Technical Information Section XIII Trailering Your Boat Section XIV Moomba Warranty Section XV Index Boat Information Hull Identification Number:______________________________________ Date of Purchase:_____________________________________________ Dealer’s Phone Number:________________________________________ Registration Number:__________________________________________ Engine Serial Number:_________________________________________ Trailer Serial Number:__________________________________________ ©...
Page 3: Section I
Should service problems arise, remember that your Moomba dealer knows your boat best and is interested in your total satisfaction. Thank you for purchasing a Moomba boat. We hope your ownership results in an enjoyable and rewarding boating experience. Be safe and enjoy the fun!
Page 5: Sectioin
Section II Boating Safety Important Safety Information! Boating Safety Your safety, as well as the safety of others with and around Boating Safety starts with a thorough understanding of your you, is a direct result of how you operate and maintain your equipment and its proper operation.
Page 6: Safety Equipment
Safety Equipment General Safety Precautions Your Moomba has been equipped at the factory with most Failure to adhere to these precautions may result of the federally required safety equipment for inland waters in severe injury or death to you and/or others.
Page 7 The use of a ski pylon extension or extensions in excess of or other factors have created an unsafe boating 7-feet vertical is not recommended by Moomba on our environment. products. If you elect to use merchandise such as these, be...
Page 8: Warning Plates And Labels
Warning Plates and Labels Read and note ALL warning plates and labels from bow to stern that appear on the boat, including these! © 2003 Skier’s Choice, Inc.
Page 9: Boating Rules
Section III Boating Rules Basic Boating Rules Encountering Other Vessels You should be aware of these rules and follow them There are three main situations in which you may encounter whenever you encounter another vessel on the water. other vessels and you must observe the Steering Rules in order to avoid a collision.
Page 10 When two power-driven vessels are crossing each other’s All vessels which are fishing with nets, lines or trawls are path close enough to run the risk of collision, the vessel considered under International Rules to be fishing vessels. that views the crossing vessel to the starboard (right) side Boats with trolling lines are not considered fishing vessels.
Page 13: Boat Specifications
Section IV Boat Specifications Outback Specifications: Length without Platform: 20’ 6” Length with Platform: 22’ 4” Length with Trailer: 23’ 10” Width (Beam): 95” Overall Width with Trailer 102” Draft: 22” Weight (Boat Only): 2,450 lbs. Weight (Boat & Trailer) 3,250 lbs.
Page 14 Outback LS Outback LSV Specifications: Specifications: Length without Platform: 20’ 8” Length without Platform: 20’ 8” Length with Platform: 22’ 8” Length with Platform: 22’ 8” Length with Trailer: 24’ 5” Length with Trailer: 24’ 5” Width (Beam): 95” Width (Beam): 95”...
Page 15 Kamberra Walkabout Mobius Specifications: Specifications: Length without Platform: 22’ Length without Platform: 20’ 8” Length with Platform: 24’ Length with Platform: 22’ 8” Length with Trailer: 26’ Length with Trailer: 24’ 5” Width (Beam): 95” Width (Beam): 95” Overall Width with Trailer 102”...
Page 16 Mobius LSV Mobius V Specifications: Specifications: Length without Platform: 20’ 8” Length without Platform: 22’ Length with Platform: 22’ 8” Length with Platform: 24’ Length with Trailer: 24’ 5” Length with Trailer: 26’ Width (Beam): 95” Width (Beam): 95” Overall Width with Trailer 102”...
Page 17: Operating Information
Section V Operating Information BREAK IN During the BREAK-IN process, engine temperature should Taking care to properly break in your new engine will pay off be carefully monitored and speed should be reduced if in the long run. In our years of field testing, we have proven overheating is evident.
Page 18: Canvas Cover
In compliance with United States Coast Guard Regulations, Moomba Boats meet or exceed all safety standards designed Your Moomba boat cover is made from the finest canvas for recreational boats. To ensure safe handling and and webbing to ensure that your boat will be protected in performance, each Moomba boat displays a maximum the off season.
Page 19: Starting & Operation
Section VI Starting & Operation A standard pre-starting procedure should be always be followed before the first start-up of the day. 1. Check the engine oil level. 2. Check for gasoline fumes in bilge or engine compartment. 3. Operate engine blower for 4 minutes to remove any fumes. 4.
Page 20: Throttle Lever
Throttle Lever If Carburetor Engine Does Not Start 1B. Place shift selector in Neutral with the throttle in the upright (zero) position and push the transmission lockout button at the bottom of the lever to disengage the transmission. 2B. With the transmission disengaged, push the throttle lever forward about one/fourth (to slow run position).
Page 21: Bilge Area Drain Plug
DO NOT try to install the drain plug while the engine is running! Some Moomba models DO NOT have mechanical devices to hold the motor box cover in the open position. Please use caution to prevent accidental closing.
Page 22: Before Fueling
Fueling Fuel Precautions Use a gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 89. Sparks while fueling could cause an explosion! Before Fueling: 1. Turn off engine. 2. Turn off ignition. DO NOT use gasoline containing methyl alcohol 3. Extinguish cigarettes or any open flame. (methanol) or ethyl alcohol (ethanol).
Page 23: Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel & Controls Instrument Panel & Controls Outback LS, Outback LSV, Mobius, Mobius LSV, Mobius V, Kamberra Walkabout Speed Calibration Speed may be checked using a stopwatch and a standard slalom course. Adjust the speedometer needle by twisting the adjuster knobs located next to the tachometer.
Page 24: Engine Hours
Warning Stickers Tachometer Always heed the dash mounted warning stickers GASOLINE VAPORS CAN EXPLODE! BEFORE STARTING ENGINE: - Check engine compartment for gasoline or vapors - Operate blower for 4 minutes - Run blower below cruising speed - Turn off engine before using swimming ladder Speedometer The tachometer registers the operating speed of the motor’s shaft output and may be used as an alternative to...
Page 25: Fuel Gauge
Voltmeter (Inboard) The voltmeter indicates whether the battery is charging or discharging. The needle should be located in the normal range while the engine is running. If the voltmeter does not register in the normal range, there may be a problem within the electrical system.
Page 26: Depth Sounder
Depth Sounder NOTE: To fully deactivate an alarm, reset it to zero. Pressing the “ON/OFF MODE” keypad temporarily deactivates the alarm. To reactivate the alarm press the “ON/OFF MODE” keypad until the depth reading appears. 3. Keel Offset. Pressing the “ON/OFF MODE” keypad again displays the “KL”...
Page 27: Navigation Lights
If the bilge reset button located above or beside the lights switch. pump still does not operate, notify your Moomba dealer. Warning Light (V-Drives Only) The warning light should be “on” at idle. If the light remains “on”...
Page 28: Blower Switch
If the accessory still does not Never depend solely on the blower to eliminate dangerous operate, notify your Moomba dealer. fumes. Before starting the engine, always open the motor box to check if fumes are present.
Page 29: Horn Switch
Horn Switch Optional Bertha Ballast System The optional Bertha Ballast System is an electronically controlled ballast system that can be operated from the driver’s seat. The Bertha system is available in a 1, 2 or 3 The Horn Switch is located on switch panel to the right of position system.
Page 30 Optional Bertha Ballast System (continued) Each Bertha Ballast system also includes a manual shut off The Bertha Ballast system utilizes a manifold and a solenoid valve in case of emergencies. If closed, the valve will prevent valve to independently fill each bag or tank. The solenoid any water from entering the system and is only used in valves have a small toggle switch that can manually override emergency situations.
Page 31 Optional 1 Position Bertha Ballast Switch To fill the ballast system press the fill switch. To empty, press the empty switch. With the ballast full, the boat may porpoise at speeds above 25 mph. DO NOT tow boat on trailer with ballast full. ©...
Page 33: Equipment & Options
Section VIII Equipment & Options Fuel Cap Key Ignition Keys To prevent tampering with the fuel system, your boat is supplied with a gas cap which may be opened only with a special key. NOTE: The gas cap is sealed by a rubber O-ring. Please Two ignition keys are provided with the boat.
Page 34: Motor Box Cover
Never open the Motor Box while the boat is moving! Some Moomba models DO NOT have mechanical devices to hold the motor box cover in the open position. Please use caution to prevent accidental closing.
Page 35: Fire Extinguisher
A standard Coast Guard approved fire extinguisher is To open the glove box, press the black round cylinder down provided on all Moomba boats. The fire extinguisher is located while lifting the black finger tab. Once open, the lid is on the port side of the interior under the observer’s seat.
Page 36 Rad-A-Cage The Mobius models are equipped with a Moomba Rad-A-Cage towing tower. The cage is designed as a stable tower to enhance wakeboarding. It is NOT intended to be used to tow skiers, barefooters, or multiple wakeboarders. Such use will void any warranties written or implied.
Page 37: Bow Light
Stern Pole Light Bow Light The bow light is located on the forward deck. To alert other boaters to your position and direction while underway at night, the light is green on the starboard side and red on the port side.
Page 38: Lifting Rings
The All Moomba models are equipped with a ski platform on the platform may be stern. The platform allows easy access to and from the water removed from the for skiers and swimmers.
Page 39: Propeller Precaution
The research and design team at Skier’s Choice has carefully explored and tested many different propellers and pitch angles for use on Moomba boats. All tests indicate that the Moving propeller will cause injury. Propeller may rotate current propeller installed on your model is the best for the with boat in neutral.
Page 40: Battery Box
Optional Trim Switch and Gauge Optional Hydraulic Wakeplate This switch controls the optional hydraulic wakeplate. The gauge indicates the position of the wakeplate. The gauge will only read from 0 degrees to 50 degrees due to limited hydraulic movement. The optional hydraulic wakeplate allows the driver to control the running attitude of the boat.
Page 41: Fuel Vent
Fueling Conditions Fuel Vent The following conditions may be considered normal operation of the fuel gauge and fuel system: - Gas station pumps may shut off before the fuel gauge indicates FULL. - The amount of fuel required for fill-up may not exactly correspond to the gauge.
Page 42 Double-Up Seating Optional Bimini Top Some Moomba models offer Double-Up seating. This The bimini top is designed as a sunshade. Please see the unique seating can be stored flat for easy access to the mooring cover section for instructions on cleaning and caring bow or flipped up for extra rear and forward facing seating.
Page 43 Cooler Optional Boat Heater Some Moomba models offer built-in coolers. They are foam The boat heater is a forced air heater that uses hot engine insulated and have drain holes that drain water into the bilge. water as a heat source. To use the heater, simply turn the heater switch to the selected fan speed.
Page 44 Optional Walk-Through Curtain Optional Kill Switch Some Moomba models offer an optional Walk-Through The optional kill switch is located by the throttle. The lanyard Curtain that snaps into the front walk through to help prevent must be in place for the engine to start and the lanyard must cool air from flowing into the cockpit area.
Page 45 Please see stereo amplifier owner’s manual for more information. Optional Cocktail Table Some of the Moomba models offer an optional cocktail table. To use the cocktail table, place the aluminum tube into the receptacle mounted in the floor. Place the cocktail table on top of the aluminum tube.
Page 47: Service & Maintenance
The illustrations above denotes the areas which may need to be accessed or may require cleaning or maintenance. It is important to have a basic understanding of the parts and their location on the boat. However, it is recommend that any service beyond routine maintenance be performed by an authorized Moomba dealer. Service & Maintenance For your convenience a maintenance chart has been included in this manual.
Page 48: Maintenance Chart
Normal use of your Moomba causes metal to metal movement at some parts in the boat. Driver seat track should The standard cooling system for Moomba boats is an open be lubricated with a water resistant chassis lubricant such circulating cooling system with water intake. This is preferred as silicon grease.
Page 49: Engine Oil
Engine Oil & Filter Dipstick The oil filter is located below the engine. The engine manufacturer recommends that you change the oil and oil filter after the first 10-20 hours use of your new boat. Thereafter, to maximize engine life, change oil and filter after every 50 hours of use (See Engine Manual.) REFER TO ENGINE MANUAL for more information.
Page 50: Shaft Log Packing Nut
Transmission Transmission fluid level should be checked regularly (such as every 10 engine hours) and fluid added if necessary. Maintain fluid level as follows: - Boat must be at rest. - Engine should be at operating temperature but turned off while checking level. - Remove transmission fluid dipstick.
Page 51: Change Frequency
V-Drive Location Maintaining Fluid Level V-Drive oil level should be checked regularly (such as every 10 engine hours) and fluid added if necessary. Maintain fluid level as follows: - Boat must be at rest. - Engine should be at operating temperature but turned off while checking level.
Page 52 Your Moomba electrical system is negative ground. The negative battery cable is grounded on the engine block. The positive battery cable is connected to the starter solenoid.
Page 53: Cleaning, Care & Storage
Fiberglass Care Rub Rail Care Washing and waxing the boat hull and deck regularly will extend the life and beauty of your Moomba. It is a good routine to rinse your boat with fresh water after each day’s use. It is recommended that the hull and deck be cleaned and waxed after every 50 hours of use.
Page 54 (See Washing Instructions). Boat Hull Protection If your Moomba is to remain in the water for an extended period, the hull below the water line should be painted with a marine bottom paint. Boats left in the water for extended periods of time without bottom paint may experience blilstering or discolorization.
Page 55: Winterization & Dry Storage
It is extremely important to follow the proper winterizing procedure. The engine must be correctly winterized for safe storage in your climate. This should be done by a professional. Your Moomba dealer will know exactly what must be done to ensure the longest possible life for your boat.
Page 56 Hoisting CORRECT HOISTING CORRECT HOISTING If the boat ever needs to be hoisted, special attention should be given to the following recommendations: - Hoist the boat using a horizontal lifting bar only. - Never attempt to lift the boat by means of a cable sling from bow to stern lifting eyes.
Page 57: Technical Information
Section XII Technical Information Battery Specifications Identification Number The hull indentification number is located on the upper right hand side of the transom below the rub rail. Hydrogen and oxygen gases are produced during normal battery operation or charging. Sparks or flames can cause this mixture to ignite and explode if it comes near the vent openings.
Page 59: Trailering Your Boat
All Moomba trailers require a 2” ball and a five (5) pin marine 2. Press down on the latch until it locks on the ball with a grade trailer wiring connector.
Page 60: Unloading Procedure
The trailer must be positioned for the correct water NOTE: Because your Moomba is a direct drive inboard, depth for loading or you may damage the boat. when backing the stern will have a tendency to drift left Varying ramp angles require different procedures.
Page 61: Trailer Alignment
Trailer Alignment CORRECT ALIGNMENT INCORRECT ALIGNMENT The distance between the boat and the wheel runner board When pulling the boat onto the trailer, be sure that it is should be about equal on both sides. centered on the trailer. © 2003 Skier’s Choice, Inc.
Page 63: Moomba Warranty
Limited Warranty and Skier’s Choice disclaims “standard policy” at Skier’s Choice, Inc., the proud manufacturer of the Moomba line of boats. And to further prove our point, we offer the following any liability or obligation with respect to the following: limited warranty.
Page 64: Other Limitations
1. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITS THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR IMPLIED 1. Before operating your Moomba, it is necessary to read WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO THE and fully understand this Owner’s Manual and all other PERIODS SPECIFIED HEREIN.
Page 65: Customer Assistance
Normally, problems encountered may be efficiently and effectively resolved by your Moomba Dealer. However, if a problem cannot be handled by the Dealer or if a solution is not satisfactory to you as an Owner, please follow these...
Page 67: Section Xv Index
Section XV Index Accessory Power Switch Glove Box (Optional) Ballast Switch (Optional) Heater (Optional) Battery & Cable Installation Hoisting Battery Box Horn Battery Specifications Hull Identification Number Bertha Ballast System (Optional) 29-31 Hull Protection Bilge Area Drain Plug Bilge Pump Switch Bimini Top (Optional) Ignition Blower Switch...
Page 68 Index (continued) S (continued) Service & Maintenance Wakeboard Racks (Optional) Shaft Log Packing Nut Wakeplate, Hydraulic (Optional) Shower (Optional) Walk-Thru Windshield Ski Locker Walk-Thru Curtain (Optional) Ski Platform Warning Plates & Labels Ski Pylon Warranty Information Slalom Course Speeds Washing Boat Speedometer Water Strainer (Optional) Speedometer Paddle Wheel...

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