Albemarle 290 EXPRESS FISHERMAN User manual

290 EXPRESS FISHERMAN
Albemarle Boats
140 Midway Dr
P.O. Box 349
Edenton, NC 27932
OWNER’S MANUAL

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Your Albemarle manual has been written to include a number of safety instructions to assure the safe operation and maintenance
of your boat. These instructions are in the form of DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTICE statements. The
following denitions apply:
IMMEDIATE HAZARDS WHICH WILL RESULT IN
SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
HAZARDS OR UNSAFE PRACTICES WHICH
COULD RESULT IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY
OR DEATH.
HAZARDS OR UNSAFE PRACTICES WHICH
COULD RESULT IN MINOR PERSONAL INJURY OR
PRODUCT AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
All instructions given in this book are as seen from the stern looking toward the bow, with starboard being to your right, and
port to your left. A glossary of boating terms is included.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Your boat uses internal combustion engines and ammable fuel. Every precaution has been taken
by Albemarle to reduce the risks associated with possible injury and damage from re or explosion, but your own precaution
and good maintenance procedures are necessary in order to enjoy safe operation of your boat.

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BOAT INFORMATION
MAKE:
SERIAL #:
MODEL:
BTU OUTPUT:
PHONE:
REPRESENTATIVE:
AIR CONDITIONER
NAME:
DEALER/PHONE:
ADDRESS:
SERVICE MANAGER:
ADDRESS:
SALESMAN:
DEALER ALBEMARLE
MODEL:
PURCHASE DATE:
IGNITION KEYS #:
DRAFT:
HULL SERIAL #:
DELIVERY DATE:
REGISTRATION #:
WEIGHT:
TRANSMISSIONS
GENERATOR
MAKE:
PORT SERIAL #:
MODEL:
STARBOARD SERIAL #:
PORT SERIAL #:
MAKE: MODEL:
STARBOARD SERIAL #:
PROPELLERS
MAKE: MODEL:
KILOWATTS:
MAKE:
DIAMETER/PITCH:
SERIAL #:
RATIO:
ENGINES
BLADES:
SHAFT:
BOAT
Albemarle reserves the right to make changes and improvements in equipment, design and vendored equipment
items, at any time without notication.
Please ll out the following information section and leave it in your Albemarle owner’s manual. This information
will be important for you and Albemarle service personnel to know, if you may need to call them for technical
assistance or service.
ALBEMARLE E-MAIL:
DEALER E-MAIL:
BEAM: VERTICAL CLEARANCE:
DOOR KEYS:

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CERTIFICATIONS & SPECIFICATIONS
(For Export Only)
Manufacturer:
Name
Address
Zip Code:
Identification Numbers:
Hull Identification Number
Port Engine Serial Number
Starboard Engine Serial Number
Intended Design Category:
Ocean Inshore
Offshore Sheltered Waters
Weight and Maximum Capacities:
Unladen Weight - Kilograms (Pounds)
Maximum Load - Weight- Kilograms (Pounds)
Number of People
Maximum Rated Engine Horsepower - Kilowatts (Horsepower)
Certifications:
Certifications & Components Covered
To be in compliance with European directives for recreational boats as published by the International Organization
for Standardization (ISO) in effect at the time this boat was manufactured, we are providing the following
information.

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All instructions given in this book are as seen from the stern
looking toward the bow with starboard being to your right,
and port to your left. The information and precautions listed
in this manual are not all inclusive. It may be general in
nature in some cases and detailed in others. The suppliers of
some of the major components such as engines, pumps, and
appliances, provide their own owner’s manuals which have
been included with your boat. You should read the information
in this manual and the manuals of other suppliers completely
and have a thorough understanding of all component systems
and their proper operation before operating your boat.
REMEMBER - IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO
ENSURE THAT YOUR BOAT IS SAFE FOR YOU AND
YOUR PASSENGERS. ALWAYS EXERCISE GOOD
COMMON SENSE WHEN INSTALLING EQUIPMENT
AND OPERATING THE BOAT.
Warranty and Warranty Registration Cards
The Albemarle Limited Warranty Statement is included
with your boat. It has been written to be clearly stated and
easily understood. If you have any questions after reading
the warranty, please contact the Albemarle Customer Service
Department.
Albemarle, engine manufactures, and the suppliers of major
components maintain their own manufacturer’s warranty and
service facilities. It is important that you properly complete
the warranty registration cards included with your boat and
engines and mail them back to the manufacturer to register
your ownership. This should be done within 15 days of the
date of purchase and before the boat is put into service. Aform
for recording this information is provided at the beginning of
this manual. This information will be important for you and
service personnel to know, if and when you may need service
or technical information.
The boat warranty registration requires the Hull Identication
Number “HIN” which is located on the starboard side of
the transom, just below the rubrail. The engine warranty
registration requires the engine serial number(s). Please refer
to the engine owner’s manual for the location of the serial
number(s).
IMPORTANT:
All boat manufacturers are required by the Federal Boat
Safety Act of 1971 to notify rst time owners in the event
any defect is discovered “which creates a substantial risk of
personal injury to the public.” It is essential that we have
your warranty registration card complete with your name
and mailing address in our les so that we can comply
with the law if it should become necessary.
Product Changes
Albemarle is committed to the continuous improvement of
our boats. As a result, some of the equipment described in this
manual or pictured in the catalog may change or no longer be
available. Albemarle reserves the right to change standard
equipment, optional equipment and specications without
notice or obligation. If you have questions about the
equipment on your Albemarle, please contact the Albemarle
Customer Service Department.
Service
All warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized
Albemarle Dealer. Should a problem develop that is related
to faulty workmanship or materials, as stated in the Limited
Warranty, you should contact yourAlbemarle dealer to arrange
for the necessary repair. If you are not near your dealer or
another authorized Albemarle dealer or the dealer fails to
remedy the cause of the problem, then contact Albemarle
within 15 days. It is the boat owner’s responsibility to
deliver the boat to the dealer for warranty service.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Hull Identication Number

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Registration and Numbering
Federal law requires that all undocumented vessels equipped
with propulsion machinery be registered in the State of
principal use. A certicate of number will be issued upon
registering the boat. These numbers must be displayed on
your boat. The owner/operator of a boat must carry a valid
certicate of number whenever the boat is in use. When
moved to a new State of principal use, the certicate is valid
for 60 days.
In order to be valid, the numbers must be installed to the
proper specications. Check with your dealer or state boating
authority for numbering requirements. The Coast Guard
issues the certicate of number in Alaska; all others are issued
by the state.
Insurance
In most States the boat owner is legally responsible for
damages or injuries he or someone else operating the boat
causes. Responsible boaters carry adequate liability and
property damage insurance for their boat. You should also
protect the boat against physical damage and theft. Some
States have laws requiring minimum insurance coverage.
Contact your dealer or State boating authority for information
on the insurance requirements in your boating area.
Reporting Boating accidents
All boating accidents must be reported by the operator or owner
of the boat to the proper marine law enforcement authority
for the state in which the accident occurred. Immediate
notication is required if a person dies or disappears as a
result of a recreational boating accident.
If a person dies or there are injuries requiring more than rst
aid, a formal report must be led within 48 hours.
A formal report must be made within 10 days for accidents
involving more than $500.00 damage or the complete loss of
a boat.
A Boating Accident Report form is located near the back of
this manual to assist you in reporting an accident. If you need
additional information regarding accident reporting, please
call the Boating Safety Hotline, 800-368-5647.
Education
If you are not an experienced boater, we recommend that
the boat operator and other people that normally accompanies
the operator, enroll in a boating safety course. Organizations
such as the U.S. Power Squadrons, United States Coast Guard
Auxiliary, State Boating Authorities and the American Red
Cross offer excellent boating educational programs. These
courses are worthwhile even for experienced boaters to
sharpen your skills or bring you up to date on current rules
and regulations. They can also help in providing local
navigational information when moving to a new boating area.
Contact your dealer, State Boating Authority or the Boating
Safety Hotline, 800-368-5647 for further information on
boating safety courses.
Required Equipment
U.S. Coast Guard regulations require certain equipment
on each boat. The Coast Guard also sets minimum safety
standards for vessels and associated equipment. To meet
these standards some of the equipment must be Coast Guard
approved. “Coast Guard Approved Equipment” has been
determined to be in compliance with USCG specications
and regulations relating to performance, construction, or
materials. The equipment requirements vary according to the
length, type of boat, and the propulsion system. Some of the
Coast Guard equipment is described in the Safety Equipment
chapter of this manual. For a more detailed description, obtain
“Federal Requirements And Safety Tips For Recreational
Boats” by contacting the Boating Safety Hotline 800-368-
5647 or your local marine dealer or retailer.
Some state and local agencies impose similar equipment
requirements on waters that do not fall under Coast Guard
jurisdiction. These agencies may also require additional
equipment that is not required by the Coast Guard. Your dealer
or local boating authority can provide you with additional
information for the equipment requirements for your boating
area.
OWNER’S / OPERATOR’S INFORMATION

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