Aqua-Marina OP-277 User manual

USER MANUAL –EN
Inflatable Sailing Dinghy Aqua Marina Pioneer OP-277

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................................... 3
GENERAL INFORMATION..................................................................................................................... 3
MANUFACTURER’S CERTIFICATION............................................................................................... 3
MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDATION ....................................................................................... 3
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................................................ 4
SPECIFICATION AND FEATURES........................................................................................................ 5
SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................... 5
STANDARD EQUIPMENT ...................................................................................................................... 6
SAIL RIGS............................................................................................................................................... 7
PRODUCT FEATURES........................................................................................................................... 8
ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY.......................................................................................................... 9
SET-UP PREPARATION..................................................................................................................... 9
VALVE OPERATION........................................................................................................................... 9
INFLATION STEPS ........................................................................................................................... 10
BOAT SET UP....................................................................................................................................... 11
SAIL RIG SET UP ................................................................................................................................. 12
THE CONNECTION INSTALLATION OF THE SAIL RIG AND HULL.................................................. 13
OAR ASSEMBLY .................................................................................................................................. 15
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE......................................................................................................... 15
LEAK DETECTION AND REPAIR......................................................................................................... 17
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY, WARRANTY CLAIMS................................................. 17

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INTRODUCTION
Pioneer inflatable sailing boat is a new way of exploring the sailing experience. It allows people and
first-time sailors to enjoy sailing fun and expert sailors to test their limits.
DESIGN
As a multi-purpose sailing dinghy, this boat features a stable and smart design which gives a classic
speed boat shape and durable aluminium deck providing excellent stability and performance.
PERFORMANCE
The Pioneer offers a maximum acceleration to reach speed in 3 to 4 force winds depending on carried
load.
TRANSPORT AND STORAGE
The Pioneer boat can be assembled or packed down into two bags in less than 20 minutes.
GENERAL INFORMATION
This manual has been complied to help you achieve long term safe use and pleasure from your Aqua
Marina® Pioneer sailing boat.
Check in your local area for information and/or training as needed. Inform yourself about local
regulations and dangers related to boating and/or other water activities. It is your responsibility to be
aware of and comply with all relevant safety regulations. For all water recreation or sport, you should
have a reasonable swimming ability. Just as swimmers have a cardinal rule about not swimming
alone. It is strongly advised that you should never go boating alone.
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 labelled on the boat.
MANUFACTURER’S CERTIFICATION
Our boats comply with the EN ISO 6185-1 standard established by the International Organization for
Standardization.
MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDATION
The total number of persons, motor power and total weight shall not exceed limits labelled (Fig. 1) on
the boat.

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1. As per Directive 2013/53/EU
boat Design Category C –
Inshore: Designed for
voyagers in coastal waters,
large bays, estuaries, lakes
and rivers where conditions
up to, and including, wind
force 6 and significant wave
heights up to, and including,
2 m may be experienced
2. Maximum person’s capacity
without console
3. Manufacturer’s
recommended maximum
load capacity
4. Maximum motor power
5. Manufacturer’s
recommended
working pressure
6. Hull identification number
(HIN)
7. Net weight
Fig. 1
NOTE: When operate the engine, it is necessary to remove the two rudder ears behind the stern plate.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
For your own safety follow next precautions and warnings. Not to obey them should cause a
damage, serious injury or death.
Always wear an approved personal flotation device (life preserver).
Do not violate local boating rules and regulations and follow them.
Be aware of changing weather conditions.
Check inflation levels each time before you go out and inflate your boat for a full 24 hours
before undertaking a long trip.
Children are not allowed to use this product without adult supervision.
Do not consume alcohol while boating and don’t use it under alcohol or drug influence.

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Do not drag the boat over rocks or gravel. Avoid them if possible.
Do not exceed certified maximum capacities of this boat under any circumstance.
Do not go boating alone.
Do not use compressors, CO2 or compressed air for inflation. Use only Aqua Marian
recommended pumps.
Do not use the boat as personal flotation device as they are designed for leisure or recreation.
Do not sleep inside the boat while being on water.
Do not exceed your sailing and paddling ability and respect your limits.
SPECIFICATION AND FEATURES
SPECIFICATIONS
BOAT SPEC.
Dimensions (Inch)
9´1” x 4´11”
Dimensions (cm)
277 x 150
Floor
Aluminium
Net weight
112 lbs (51 kg)
No. of air chambers
3+keel
Max. passenger
3
Max. payload
705 lbs (320 kg)
Outboard engine
4.5 KW/6 HP
SAIL SPEC.
Mast length
11´4” (345 cm)
Boom length
6´7” (200 cm)
Sail area
41 ft2 (3.80 m2)
Aluminium material
4 pieces
Aluminium and fiberglass
2 pieces
Sail including 3 battens.
Sail kit accessories
Mast step holder, blocks and
line, sail kit bag

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STANDARD EQUIPMENT
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Aluminium deck (foldable and
removable)
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Triangle head for insert the sail mast
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Oar holder
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Rotation oar lock
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Safety grab handles
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Aluminium oar set
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Centre thwart/dagger board insert
bench
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Mast insert hole
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Halyard hook connecting rope
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Transom
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Aluminium motor mount board
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Stern rudder lug (connection position of
stern rudder plate)
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Recessed pressure valve for inflate the
keel
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Rubbing strake
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Bow D-ring with towing rope
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Centre thwart or daggerboard
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Kick-up rudder

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SAIL RIGS
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Sail: 3.8 m2, PVC window and Dacron fabric.
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Boom: 2-section adjustable aluminium boom with rollers to secure the sail line.
One segment with 970 mm (length), 40 mm (diameter), 1 mm (wall thickness).
One segment with 1170 mm (length), 40 mm (diameter), 1 mm (wall thickness).
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Mast: 4-section aluminium mast
Section 1: 210 mm (length), 45 mm (diameter), 2 mm (wall thickness).
Section 2: 1170 mm (length), 45 mm (diameter), 2 mm (wall thickness).
Section 3: 1170 mm (length), 45 mm (diameter), 2 mm (wall thickness).
Section 4: 1180 mm (length), 45 mm (diameter), 2 mm (wall thickness).
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Sail bag: 210D Dacron fabric. 1200 mm (length), 300 mm (diameter)
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Sail line: 8 m/diameter: 9 mm

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PRODUCT FEATURES

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ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY
SET-UP PREPARATION
Unfold the boat from the packing box. Choose a smooth and clean surface to set up your boat.
NOTE: Do not scratch the product with a knife while opening the package.
VALVE OPERATION
Follow these valve instructions to inflate or deflate the boat properly.
The boards inflation valve is located near the nose of the board.
1. To close off the valve for inflation, make sure that the centre valve pin is in the UP position. If it
is in the DOWN position, press down on the valve pin and turn it counter-clockwise until it
pops up.
2. To open the valve for deflation, press down on the valve pin and turn it clockwise so it locks
down.

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WARNING:
Be careful of any sand or debris around the valve area when deflating as small items could be
thrown out with releasing air.
Always lock the valve cover over the valve stem when in use. This will prevent the air from
coming out and dirt from coming in.
INFLATION STEPS
1. Ensure the air valve central pin is properly in position by rotating the control stem until it pops
out. This ensures no air escapes during inflation.
2. Inflate the hull. After inflation, insert the provided pressure gauge into the air valve to check
the air pressure. The ideal pressure is 0.16 bar –0.25 bar (Fig. 1).
3. Inflate the keel. Stop inflating until the pressure reaches 0.3 bar (Fig. 2).
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
NOTE:
Check the pressure before each using. Air pressure and weather conditions can influence internal
pressure of inflatable products. The pressure will be decreased in cold water because of air
contraction. If it occurs, you should add some air to the product. On the other hand, the air will expand
in warm days. You have to deflate some air to protect it from damage due overpressure.
Use only Aqua Marina® approved inflation pumps.
Never use motor driven high-pressure air pumps as these may cause over inflation. Fill it only
with cold air.
Overinflating could result in serious safety hazard.
Always check the inflation pressure before using this product.
Never stand on this product or on its marginal parts during inflation.
Never open the cap of the air valve while this product is being used.
Make sure that the valve is tightly closed before each using.