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Tender
64.
The tender is a 2.6 m inflatable boat fitted with oars and a 5 hp engine (optional). The tender is
not normally included for a charter – it is provided upon specific request.
65.
A 5 hp engine can be supplied but the skipper must be endorsed by Liquid Edge. The engine
can be very dangerous if not used correctly. In particular, skippers must be aware of the following
dangers:
Propeller strike – do not operate engine around swimmers.
Fuel – NO SMOKING in the tender, it uses 2-stroke petrol.
Other boats – stay clear of other boats, the tender is small and not easily seen.
Licence requirements
66.
A boat licence is not needed for the dinghy, but users must be endorsed by Liquid Edge.
Inflating
67.
The dinghy will be provided already inflated; if extra air is needed then a foot pump is located
inside the tender bag in the cockpit locker. The valves are one-way, the caps need to be removed and
the pump nozzle locked in with a twist.
68.
The floor often deflates in the dinghy – it is not always necessary to have the floor fully inflated.
Engine use
69.
On the left side under the forward/reverse lever is the latch to lower the engine. It needs to be
lifted (lightly) whilst slightly raising the engine to unlock it. The engine is then lowered to the desired
level. To raise the engine simply lift it to the required level, it will automatically lock into place.
70.
The engine is reliable but it can flood with fuel, use this procedure to start:
Turn the choke on by twisting clockwise (if the engine is warm the choke won't be needed),
Apply a small amount of throttle (about half),
Pull the start cord (take the strain on the cord before pulling it).
71.
To stop the engine, press the red button on the front.
Fuel
72.
The tender engine uses 2-stroke petrol with an oil mix ratio of 1:100.
Safety equipment
73.
Safety equipment is not needed when using the dinghy as a tender (transporting passengers to
shore over a distance no greater than 200m).
Towing
74.
The tender needs to be secured on a short tether to the yacht. This will be demonstrated if the
tender is being used for charter.
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