Intex CHALLENGER 3 BOAT 2011 - Manual (Page 3)

98PO
(98PO) "NMMA" BOAT W / MOTOR MOUNTING (TYPE I) ENGLISH 7.5”X10.3” 08/08/2010
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Introduction
This manual has been compiled to help you to operate your craft with safety and pleasure. It contains
details of the craft, the equipment supplied or fitted, its systems, and information on its operation and
maintenance. Please read it carefully, and familiarize yourself with the craft before using it.
If this is your first craft, or you are changing to a type of craft you are not familiar with, for your own
comfort and safety, please ensure that you obtain handling and operating experience before
assuming command of the craft. Your dealer or national sailing federation or yacht club will be pleased
to advise you of local sea school, or competent instructors.
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SECURE PLACE, AND HAND IT OVER TO THE NEW OWNER
WHEN YOU SELL THE CRAFT. RECORD THE "HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER" (HIN) WHICH IS
PRINTED ON THE BOAT'S HULL IN THE FOLLOWING BOX:
HIN:
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Manufacture’s Certification
For boats between and including 2.5 and 24 meters hull length, a CE (FOR EUROPE ONLY) mark
means that the boat complies with European Directives for Recreational Craft 94/25/EC and
2003/44/EC as published by the International Organization for Standardization, ISO 6185.
NMMA (FOR USA ONLY) certification means that the boat, sold in the United States, has been
judged by the National Marine Manufacture’s Association to be in compliance with the U.S. Coast
Guard Regulations and American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) standards and recommended
practices.
• This is not a life saving device. Use only under competent supervision. Never allow diving into
this product. Never leave in or near the water when not in use. Never tow from any vehicle.
• Read the complete Owner’s Manual before use and store this Manual in a safe place for future
reference.
• Follow all the Safety and Operating Instructions on this Manual.
• Inflatable boats capable of taking an outboard motor. Motors are not to exceed the maximum
recommended power and weight.
• Read the instruction of outboard motor for correct installation and operation.
• Never navigate alone. Beware of offshore winds and currents.
• Do not exceed the maximum recommended capacities. Overloading violates regulations.
• Everyone on board must wear a Personal Floatation Device (PFD).
• Use caution when stepping or climbing aboard the boat. Step into the center of the boat for
maximum stability.
• Distribute the weight of passengers, gear, tackle box, and accessories so that the boat sits level
fore (front) to aft (back) and side-to-side.
• Do not use your boat if you suspect a puncture or leak.
• Adults should inflate the chambers in numbered sequence.
• Not for white water rafting or any other extreme sports activities.
• Follow these rules to avoid drowning, paralysis or other serious injuries.
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