OPERATION
NOTE: Always be aware of the air pressure in the air chambers. The air volume inside the air chambers will expand as the internal air temperature rises; this will cause the air pressure to fluctuate depending on water temperature and weather conditions. A boat that is correctly inflated, may experience a drop in air pressure and require additional air when temperatures decrease; or it may become over inflated when in direct sunlight or as the temperatures increase. This will require the air chamber to be deflated until the recommended air pressure is reached.
2.Unscrew the valve cap from the keel air chamber valve by turning a quarter of a turn counterclockwise. Push in on the valve stem and rotate to the closed position. Attach the air hose adapter to the air valve. Inflate the keel to the recommended air pressure of 0.25 bar (3.6 psi).
3.After inflation, install the valve caps tight (turn clockwise).
Outboard Power
Choose an outboard for the boat that is in accordance with the horsepower range and maximum weight limit. Refer to the Specification table in this manual or the manufacturer's plate on the boat for the maximum outboard horsepower and outboard weight.
Install the outboard along the centerline of the boat transom. Fasten the outboard to the transom following the recommended installation instructions provided with the outboard or from the outboard manufacturer.
Check outboard for tightness on transom before each use.
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WARNING
Using an outboard that exceeds the maximum horsepower limit of a boat can: 1) cause loss of boat control 2) place too much weight at the transom altering the designed flotation characteristics of the boat or 3) cause the boat to break apart particularly around the transom area. Overpowering a boat can result in serious injury, death or boat damage.
Pre‑Operating Check List
•Check the inflation pressure of the air chambers.
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