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" 1." Percentage"of"buoyancy"provided"with"2"largest"chambers"deQlated"(With"crew"and"effects)"≈"71"%."
" 2." The"vessel"may"be"expected"to"remain"aQloat"despite"the"2"largest"chambers"being"fully"deQlated."
"3." Vessel"buoyancy"provisions"satisfactory"for"category"C"operations."
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"CertiQicate"of"Fitness.

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Congratulations"on"your"purchase"of"your"Ballistic®"RIB,"the"pacesetter"in"rigid"
inQlatable"boats!"We"welcome"you"into"our"worldwide"and"ever-expanding"
family"of"boating"enthusiasts"and"we"wish"you"a"safe"and"enjoyable"experience"
on"the"water."
This"owner’s"manual"information"booklet"will"provide"important"information"
about"features"of"your"Ballistic®"and"should"be"kept"on"board"your"boat"at"all"
times."This"manual"has"been"compiled"to"help"you"to"operate"your"craft"with"
safety"and"pleasure."It"contains"information"you"will"need"for"proper"
operation,"maintenance,"care"and"also"remind"you"about"your"responsibilities"
as"a"boat"owner/operator."A"thorough"understanding"of"these"simple"
instructions"will"help"you"to"obtain"maximum"enjoyment"from"your"new"
Ballistic®."Please"read"it"carefully"and"familiarise"yourself"with"the"craft"before"
using"it."Information"in"this"publication"is"based"upon"the"latest"product"
speciQications"available"at"printing."Ballistic®"Boats"reserves"the"right"to"make"
changes"at"any"time,"without"notice."Should"changes"in"production"models"be"
made,"Ballistic®"is"not"obligated"to"make"similar"changes"or"modiQications"to"
models"sold"prior"to"the"date"of"such"changes."Due"to"the"ongoing"product"
improvement,"this"Ballistic®"may"not"be"exactly"as"described"in"this"manual;"
the"speciQications"may"change"without"notice."If"you"have"questions"which"are"
not"fully"covered"by"the"owner’s"information"package,"please"consult"your"
authorized"Ballistic®"distributor"for"assistance."
If"this"is"your"Qirst"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"operation"experience"before"assuming"command"of"the"craft."
Your"distributor"or"national"sailing"federation"or"yacht"club"will"be"pleased"to"
advise"you"of"the"local"sea"schools"or"competent"instructors."
Your"responsibilities"for"your"safety,"the"safety"of"your"passengers,"other"
boaters"and"people"in"the"water,"you"must"take"a"boating"safety"course,"get"
instruction"in"the"safe"and"proper"handling"of"your"boat,"understand"and"
follow"the"rules"of"the"water,"learn"how"to"navigate"and"register"this"boat"in"the"
state"where"it"will"be"used"most"frequently,"many"states"require"additional"
registration"when"an"out-of-state"boat"is"used"within"their"boundaries."Contact"
state"boating"authorities"or"your"marine"distributor"for"registration"
requirements.!

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As"a"boat"manufacturer,"Ballistic®"Boats"builds"their"products"to"
guidelines"established"under"the"Federal"Boat"Safety"Act."We"
ensure"that"all"of"its"products"comply"with"these"laws."
Ballistic®"Boats"advises"that"all"rigging,"installation"and"prep"
work"on"any"Ballistic®"product"be"done"by"an"authorized"
distributor"at"the"authorized"distributor’s"location."When"your"
boat"needs"service,"parts"or"repair,"take"it"to"an"authorized"
distributor."To"Qind"a"distributor"in"your"area"contact"Ballistic®"
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CATEGORY1A1–1“OCEAN”1
Craft"designed"for"voyages"where"conditions"experience"may"exceed"wind"force"8"Beaufort"and"include"signiQicant"wave"
heights"of"4"meters,"for"vessels"that"are"largely"self-sufQicient."
CATEGORY1B1–1“OFFSHORE”1
Craft"designed"for"offshore"voyages"where"conditions"up"to"and"including"wind"force"8"Beaufort"and"signiQicant"wave"
heights"up"to"and"including"4"meters"may"be"experienced."
CATEGORY1C1–1“INSHORE”1
Craft"designed"for"voyages"in"coastal"waters,"large"bays,"estuaries,"lakes"and"rivers,"where"conditions"up"to"and"including"
wind"force"6"and"signiQicant"wave"heights"up"to"and"including"2"meters"may"be"experienced."
CATEGORY1D1–1“SHELTERED1WATER”1
Craft"designed"for"voyages"on"small"lakes,"rivers"and"canals,"where"conditions"up"to"and"including"wind"force"4"and"
signiQicant"wave"heights"up"to"and"including"0.5"meters"may"be"experienced."Do"not"attempt"to"boat"in"severe"weather"
conditions,"death"or"serious"injury"can"occur"should"you"fail"to"reach"the"shore"before"the"weather"turns"bad."
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The"“Hull"IdentiQication"Number”"(HIN)"will"be"located"on"the"starboard"side"of"the"transom"and"is"your"boats"most"
important"identifying"factor."This"number"must"be"included"in"all"correspondence"and"orders."
The"Hull"identiQication"number"is"also"permanently"laminated"inside"the"boat,"please"consult"your"distributor"or"the"
factory"for"more"detail."
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This"boat"is"recommended"for"operators"older"than"18"with"valid"skippers"licenses."Adults"must"
supervise"use"by"minors,"please"check"state"laws"for"minimum"age"requirements."Always"wear"an"
approved"personal"life"jacket"/"Qloatation"device."You"must"always"follow"and"know"all"federal,"
state"and"local"boating"laws."Never"operate"after"drinking"alcohol"or"taking"drugs."Engines"must"
always"be"switched"off"when"using"the"boarding"ladder"or"when"swimming"behind"the"boat."
Always"keep"a"safe"distance"from"swimmers"and"other"watercrafts."
Always"attach"the"engine"stop"switch"lanyard"to"yourself"before"operation."Failure"to"attach"
lanyard"could"result"in"a"runaway"boat"if"operator"is"ejected."Check"throttle,"steering"and"shift"lever"
for"proper"operation"before"starting"the"engines."Shift"into"neutral"before"starting"engines."Put"
throttle"levers"in"idle"position"before"shifting."
The"coast"guards"have"regulations"which"describe"minimum"standard"of"safety."You"must"comply"
with"these"regulations"for"a"Category"C,"please"conQirm"with"your"local"coast"guards."
•Personal"Qloatation"devices"/"life"jackets,"one"for"each"person"on"board.(
•Fire"extinguisher,"one"per"outboard"motor(
•Two"Red"rocket"parachute"Qlares(
•Two"Hand-held"red"distress"Qlares(
•One"smoke"marker(
•Sound"signalling"device(
•Marine"VHF"radio(
•Magnetic"compass(
•Navigation"lights(
•Mooring"fenders"and"lines(
•Anchor,"rope"and"chain(
•Capsize"container(
•Two"Space"blankets(
•Pump(
•Tube"repair"kit(
•2"m"x"2"m"canvas(
•Manual"or"automatic"type"bilge"pump"(
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•Tool"kit(
•Oar"or"paddle(
•Basic"spares(
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Your" Ballis tic®"is"legally"considered"a"power"boat."Operation"of"the"boat"must"be"in"accordance"with"the"rules"and"
regulations"governing"the"waterway"on"which"it"is"used."
Just"as"there"are"rules"which"apply"when"you"are"driving"on"streets"and"highways,"there"are"waterway"rules"which"apply"
when"you"are"operating"your"Ballistic®."These"rules"are"used"internationally."You"should"be"aware"of"these"rules"and"
follow"them"whenever"you"encounter"another"vessel"on"the"water."
Several"sets"of"rules"prevail"according"to"geographic"location,"but"are"all"basically"the"same"as"the"international"rules"of"
the"road."The"rules"presented"here"in"your"owner’s"manual"are"condensed"and"have"been"provided"for"your"convenience"
only."Consult"your"local"coast"guard"for"a"complete"set"of"rules"governing"the"waters"in"which"you"will"be"using"your"
Ballistic®."
STEERING1AND1SAILING1RULES1AND1SOUND1SIGNALS:"
Whenever"two"vessels"on"the"water"meet"one"another,"one"vessel"has"the"right"of"way"it"is"called"the"stand"on"vessel."The"
vessel"which"does"not"have"the"right"of"way"is"called"the"give"way"or"burdened"vessel."These"rules"determine"which"vessel"
has"the"right"of"way"and"what"each"vessel"should"do."
STAND1ON1VESSEL:(
The"vessel"with"the"right"of"way"has"the"duty"to"continue"its"course"and"speed,"except"to"avoid"an"immediate"collision."
When"you"maintain"your"direction"and"speed"the"other"vessel"will"be"able"to"determine"how"best"to"avoid"you."
GIVE1WAY1VESSEL:1
The"vessel"which"does"not"have"the"right"of"way"has"the"duty"to"take"positive"and"timely"action"to"stay"out"of"the"way"of"
the"stand"on"vessel."Normally"you"should"not"cross"in"front"of"the"vessel"with"the"right"of"way."You"should"slow"down"or"
change"directions"brieQly"and"pass"behind"the"other"vessel."You"should"always"move"in"such"a"way"that"the"operator"of"the"
other"vessel"can"see"what"you"are"doing."
The"general"prudential"rule"regarding"the"right"of"way"is"that"if"a"collision"appears"unavoidable,"neither"boat"has"the"right"
of"way."Boat"boats"must"avoid"the"collision."In"other"words,"follow"the"standard"rules"except"when"a"collision"will"occur"
unless"both"vessels"try"to"avoid"each"other."If"that"is"the"case,"both"vessels"become"give"way"vessels."
RULES1WHEN1ENCOUNTERING1VESSELS:"
There"are"three"main"situations"which"you"may"encounter"with"other"vessels"which"could"lead"to"a"collision"unless"the"
steering"rules"are"followed:"MEETING"(you"are"approaching"another"vessel"head"on),"CROSSING"(you"are"travelling"across"
the"other"vessels"path)"and"OVERTAKING"(you"are"passing"or"being"passed"by"another"vessel)."
MEETING:(
If"you"are"meeting"another"power"vessel"head"on"and"are"close"enough"to"run"the"risk"of"collision,"neither"of"you"has"the"
right"of"way."Both"of"you"should"alter"course"to"avoid"and"accident."You"should"keep"the"other"vessel"on"your"port"(left)"
side."This"rule"doesn’t"apply"if"both"of"you"will"clear"one"another"if"you"continue"on"your"set"course"and"speed."
CROSSING:(
When"two"power"driven"vessels"are"crossing"each"other’s"path"close"enough"to"run"the"risk"of"collision,"the"vessel"which"
has"the"other"on"the"starboard"(right)"side"must"keep"out"of"the"way"of"the"other."If"the"other"vessel"is"on"your"right,"you"
must"keep"out"of"its"way;"you"are"the"give"way"vessel."If"the"other"vessel"is"on"your"port"(left)"side,"remember"that"you"
should"maintain"course"and"direction,"provided"the"other"vessel"gives"you"the"right"of"way"as"it"should."
OVERTAKING:(
If"you"are"passing"another"vessel,"you"are"the"give"way"vessel."This"means"that"the"other"vessel"is"expected"to"maintain"its"
course"and"speed."You"must"stay"out"of"its"way"until"you"are"clear"of"it."Likewise,"if"another"vessel"is"passing"you,"you"
should"maintain"your"speed"and"direction"so"that"the"other"vessel"can"steer"itself"around"you.!

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OTHER1SPECIAL1SITUATIONS"
There"are"three"other"rules"you"should"be"aware"of"when"driving"your"Ballistic®"around"other"vessels."
NARROW,CHANNELS,AND,BENDS:"
When"navigating"in"narrow"channels,"you"should"keep"to"the"right"when"it"is"safe"and"practical"to"do"so."If"the"operator"of"
a"power"driven"vessel"is"preparing"to"go"around"a"bend"that"may"obstruct"the"view"of"other"water"vessels,"the"operator"
should"sound"a"prolonged"blast"on"the"horn"(4"to"6"seconds)."If"another"vessel"is"around"the"bend,"it"too"should"sound"the"
horn."Even"if"no"reply"is"heard,"however,"the"vessel"should"still"proceed"around"the"bend"with"caution."
FISHING,VESSEL,RIGHT,OF,WAY:"
All"vessels"which"are"Qishing"with"nets,"lines"or"trawls"are"considered"to"be"Qishing"vessels"under"the"international"rules."
Vessels"with"trolling"lines"are"not"considered"Qishing"vessels."Fishing"vessels"have"the"right"of"way"regardless"of"position."
Fishing"vessels"cannot,"however,"impede"the"passage"of"other"vessels"in"narrow"channels."
SAILING,VESSEL,RIGHT,OF,WAY:"
Sailing"vessels"should"normally"be"given"the"right"of"way."The"exceptions"to"this"are:"When"the"sailing"vessel"is"overtaking"
the"power"driven"vessel,"the"power"driven"vessel"has"the"right"of"way."Sailing"vessels"should"keep"clear"of"any"Qishing"
vessels."In"a"narrow"channel,"a"sailing"vessel"should"not"hamper"the"safe"passage"of"a"power"driven"vessel"which"can"
navigate"only"in"such"a"channel."
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READING1BUOYS1AND1OTHER1MARKERS:"
The"waters"are"marked"for"safe"navigation"by"buoys."Simply"put,"buoys"and"markers"have"an"arrangement"of"shapes,"
colours,"numbers"and"lights"to"show"which"side"of"the"buoy"a"boater"should"pass"on"when"navigating"in"a"particular"
direction."The"markings"on"these"buoys"are"oriented"from"the"perspective"of"being"entered"from"seaward"(the"boater"is"
going"towards"the"port)."This"means"that"red"buoys"are"passed"on"the"starboard"(right)"side"when"proceeding"from"open"
water"into"port"and"green"buoys"are"to"port"(left)"side."When"navigating"out"of"port"your"position"with"respect"to"the"
buoys"should"be"reversed,"red"buoys"should"be"to"port"and"green"buoys"to"starboard."
Many"bodies"of"water"used"by"boaters"are"entirely"within"the"boundaries"of"a"particular"state."The"uniform"state"
waterway"marking"system"has"been"devised"for"these"waters."This"system"uses"buoys"and"signs"with"distinctive"shapes"
and"colours"to"show"regulatory"or"advisory"information."These"markers"are"white"with"black"letters"and"orange"borders."
They"signify"speed"zones,"restricted"areas,"danger"areas,"and"general"information."Remember,"markings"may"vary"by"
geographic"location."Always"consult"local"boating"authorities"before"driving"your"Ballistic®"in"unfamiliar"waters."
This"manual"cannot"provide"complete"training"on"all"aspects"of"boat"operation."All"operators"of"this"Ballistic®"are"
encouraged"to"seek"additional"training"on"boat"handling"and"safety."Many"states"require"operators"under"the"age"of"18"to"
be"licensed"in"small"boat"operation"and"offer"training"and"certiQication"courses."
ACCIDENT1REPORTING:"
Boat"operators"are"required"by"law"to"Qile"a"boating"accident"report"with"their"state"boating"law"enforcement"agency"if"
their"boat"has"been"involved"in"any"of"the"following"boating"accidents:"
•There"is"loss"of"life"or"probable"loss"of"life."
•There"is"personal"injury"which"requires"medical"attention"beyond"Qirst"aid."
•There"is"damage"to"boats"or"other"property."
•There"is"complete"loss"of"a"boat."
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Overall"length:" 4.3"meter"
Overall"beam:" 1.95"meter"
Maximum"persons:" 4"
Weight*:" 725"kg"
Maximum"power:" 50"HP"
CE"category:" C"
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Because"in"life"you"get"what"you"pay"for,"and"Ballistic"RIBs"are"designed"with"no"expense"spared."
As"its"name"suggests,"the"Ballistic®"is"fast,"very"fast,"but"it"is"also"one"of"the"safest"and"most"stable"RIB’s"ever"designed;"
from"the"unique"reverse"scalloped"chines"that"guarantee"speed"and"stability,"to"the"deep"V-shaped"hull"which"ensures"
exhilarating"lift"and"performance."
All"Ballistic®"boats"also"have"an"immensely"strong,"triple"part"Qibreglass"structure,"comprising"hull,"chassis"and"deck"
mouldings."This"is"bonded"together"with"Lloyds"of"London"approved,"high-quality"resins."This"is"another"feature,"which"
sets"it"apart"from"ordinary"RIBs."
The"Ballistic®"has"proven"its"capabilities"all"over"the"world"in"many"different"ways:"for"commercial,"leisure,"high"
performance"sport"and"race"use."It"is"built"not"only"for"most"offshore"sea"conditions"but"also"inland"lakes"and"rivers."Put"
simply,"the"Ballistic"can"tackle"ocean"conditions"that"keep"other"RIBs"at"home"as"well"as"the"calmest"of"Italian"lakes.!

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The"Ballistic"4.3m"RIB"may"be"the"smallest"in"the"range,"but"it"is"still"built"with"the"same"
outstanding"quality"as"used"in"the"bigger"Ballistic"models."This"makes"it"one"of"the"
safest"4.3s"in"the"market!It"also"offers"a"number"of"features"found"on"the"larger"boats,"
including"double"A-frame,"console"with"storage,"anchor"locker,"under"Qloor"tank"and"
helm"seat"with"storage."
The"RIBs"smaller"size"makes"it"both"easy"to"trailer"and"cost"effective."With"a"ski"hook"for"
Wakeboarding,"sufQicient"storage"space"and"capacity"to"carry"5"passengers,"this"
Ballistic®"is"the"perfect"RIB"for"family"outings"or"Holidays!!

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INFLATION1
Ballistic®"produces"both"fully"inQlatable"and"semi"rigid"boats.""Both"ranges"have"similar"fundamentals"of"safekeeping"once"
inQlated;"however,"the"procedure"to"assemble"is"more"detailed."
Ballistic®"uses"top"quality"valves"imported"from"Italy;"these"valves"are"especially"designed"for"safe"and"comfortable"use."
The"valve"is"designed"Qlat"to"increase"the"comfort"in"the"boat"and"to"prevent"any"damages"to"the"boat."
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OPERATION1OF1THE1VALVE:1
•Take"off"outside"cap;"the"valve"is"closed"when"the"middle"screw"is"in"upside"position."
•To"open"the"valve"put"your"Qinger"in"the"middle"of"the"valve"and"push"the"middle"screw"down,"turn"your"
Qinger"anti-clockwise"until"the"screw"LOCKS."
•To"close"the"valve,"push"the"screw"and"turn"your"Qinger"clockwise"until"the"screw"comes"up."
PUMP1CONNECTION:1
•Put"the"piece"of"the"pump"on"the"valve."
•Turn"right"(clockwise)"and"start"pumping."
•Keep"pumping"until"no"air"can"be"put"into"the"boat,"maximum"of"0.3"Bar."
•When"ready,"
be"sure"to"take"
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Be"sure"to"put"on"the"protection"cap"again."(For"protection"from"dirt"and"damages)Your"vessel"has"Qive"
independent"compartments.""InQlate"each"one"enough"to"give"them"some"volume"without"putting"in"too"
much"pressure."Once"the"craft"has"adopted"its"shape,"inQlate"each"compartment,"starting"from"the"back,"to"
the"full"recommended"pressure"of"0.3"Bar."
If"you"don’t"have"a"pressure"gauge,"keep"inQlating"until"you"notice"a"Qirm"resistance."Check"the"degree"of"
rigidity"of"the"inQlatable"compartments,"verifying"their"Qinal"pressure.""If"you"have"any"doubts,"it’s"
recommended"keeping"the"pressure"low"rather"than"to"inQlate"in"excess."
Pressure"rises"with"the"increase"in"temperature"–"for"example,"a"1"degree"Celsius"increase"in"temperature"
means"a"3"Millibar"increase"in"pressure."The"pressure"will"decrease"once"the"craft"is"in"the"water"or"at"
night,"and"will"increase"when"the"craft"is"warmed"by"excessive"exposure"to"the"sun."For"this"reason,"it’s"
recommended"that"when"the"craft"is"not"in"use,"or"lying"in"direct"sunlight"out"of"the"water,"you"should"
reduce"the"air"pressure"to"compensate"for"the"expansion"of"air."If"your"craft"is"Qitted"with"pressure"relief"
valves,"they"automatically"open"at"0.4"Bar,"releasing"excess"pressure"above"this"valve."
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Remove"the"valve"cap;"push"the"plunger,"twisting"to"the"left"where"it"will"remain"Qixed"in"the"open"
position."Once"the"craft"is"completely"deQlated,"release"the"plunger"by"twisting"to"the"right"and"replace"the"
valve"cap.!

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All"our"vessels"are"Qitted"with"pressure"relief"valves,"unless"otherwise"speciQied"by"the"client."This"gives"
you"peace"of"mind"as"well"as"ensuring"problem"free"boating."Periodic"checking"to"see"if"your"valves"are"
not"leaking"and"functioning"properly"is"important."
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Bilge"pumps"are"used"to"remove"bilge"water"(the"bilge"is"the"lowest"compartment"inside"the"hull"of"
a"vessel,"where"the"two"sides"meet"at"the"bottom)."Fuel"can"mix"with"the"bilge"water,"therefore,"
electric"bilge"pumps"are"designed"to"be"non-sparking."Electric"bilge"pumps"are"Qitted"with"Qloat"
switches,"which"turn"on"the"pumps"automatically"when"the"bilge"Qills"to"a"set"level."Because"bilge"
pumps"can"fail,"a"backup"pump"is"recommended."The"primary"pump"should"be"located"at"the"
lowest"point"of"the"bilge,"while"the"secondary"pump"should"be"located"somewhat"higher."This"
activates"the"secondary"pump"only"when"the"primary"pump"is"overwhelmed"and"keeps"the"
secondary"pump"free"of"the"debris"in"the"bilge"that"tends"to"clog"the"primary"pump."
Ballistic®"Rigid"InQlatable"Boats"are"standard"Qitted"with"a"minimum"of"1"automatic"500"GPH"
electronic"bilge"pump"unless"otherwise"speciQied"by"the"client."
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Ballistic®"Rigid"InQlatable"boats"have"one"hull"draining"plug"situated"in"the"centre"of"the"lowest"
point"on"your"transom."The"hull"drain"plug"should"be"periodically"removed"to"empty"any"water"
between"the"deck"and"the"hull"in"all"semi"rigid"ranges."To"open,"twist"anti-clockwise."Never"open"
the"hull"drain"plug"when"you"are"on"the"water."Make"sure"your"drain"plug"is"closed"by"turning"it"
clockwise"before"launching"your"craft.(
NEVER TRY TO USE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES
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•Always"use"a"marine"battery"with"minimal"maintenance."
•To"reduce"the"risk"of"Qire,"the"battery"must"always"be"Qitted"in"a"ventilated"compartment"completely"independent"
from"the"compartment"housing"the"fuel"tanks."
•The"battery"is"placed"in"a"watertight"box,"protecting"the"terminal"and"preventing"accidental"acid"leakage,"which"
could"damage"your"Ballistic®"vessel"or"skin"of"the"occupants."
•Clean"and"dry"the"battery"box"periodically"and"lubricate"the"terminals."
•It"is"advisable"to"use"a"battery"switch,"as"a"safety"element,"to"avoid"accidental"discharges"and"other"electrical"
problems."
•To"remove"the"battery,"disconnect"all"electrical"systems"(especially"the"battery"switch),"then"disconnect"the"
ground"terminal"(-)"followed"by"the"positive"(+)."To"mount"the"battery,"the"operation"should"be"done"in"reverse"
order."
•When"recharging"the"battery,"remember"that"batteries"do"produce"explosive"gasses,"contain"corrosive"acids"and"
produce"electrical"currents"strong"enough"to"cause"burns."
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Recharge"the"battery"out"of"the"craft"in"an"open"and"well-ventilated"area."Protect"your"eyes"and"avoid"being"close"to"the"
top"of"the"battery."Do"not"allow"for"the"generation"of"sparks"of"Qlames"in"the"area"of"charge,"as"batteries"emit"Qlammable"
hydrogen"during"the"charge"and"in"the"following"15"minutes."
When"the"Ballistic®"is"not"to"be"used"for"a"month"or"more,"remove"the"batteries"and"store"them"in"a"cool,"dark"place.""
Clean"each"battery’s"casing"and"terminals"using"a"mixture"of"baking"soda"and"water"(one"Tbs"of"baking"soda"to"one"cup"of"
water)."Apply"dielectric"grease"or"petroleum"jelly"to"the"battery"terminals"and"to"all"exposed"connectors."If"the"batteries"
will"be"stored"for"a"longer"period,"check"the"speciQic"gravity"of"the"Qluid"at"least"once"a"month"and"recharge"the"batteries"if"
they"get"too"low."SpeciQic"gravity:""1.28"at"20"ºC"(68ºF)."
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Only"use"Ballistic®"registered"distributors"for"all"engine"installations.("
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Portable"tanks"should"be"placed"on"a"cushioning"base"and"should"be"strongly"secured"to"the"craft"by"
means"of"a"girth"to"avoid"bumps"and"risks"of"breaking"during"navigation."
When"Qitting"the"portable"tanks"in"a"closed"compartment,"the"compartment"should"be"well"ventilated"and"
without"electrical"accessories"or"components,"as"well"as"isolated"from"sources"of"ignition"or"sparks."
If"your"craft"is"Qitted"with"a"Qix ed"tank"integrated"in"the"hull,"only"expert"authorized"personnel"should"Qit"
this"tank,"carefully"following"the"instructions"provided"with"the"tank."The"fuel"feed"and"return"lines"will"
be"mounted"on"an"appropriate"support"properly"secured"to"the"craft"structure."
When"refueling,"always"stick"to"the"following"recommendations:"
•Stop"engine"and"turn"ignition"keys"to"OFF"before"refueling"the"tanks."
•If"possible,"remove"the"portable"tanks"from"the"craft"to"refuel."
•Refuel"the"tanks"in"the"open"air"and"a"well-ventilated"area,"far"from"heat"sources,"sparks"or"Qlames."
•Do"not"smoke"when"refueling""
•Don’t"Qill"the"tanks"to"the"brim."The"fuel"increases"volume"with"a"rise"in"temperature"and"there"is"a"
possibility"of"the"tank"overQlowing"or"even"rupturing."
•Tighten"the"Qiller"cap"securely"after"refueling"
•Seek"immediate"medical"attention"should"you"accidently"ingest"some"petrol,"inhale"vast"amounts"
of"petrol"vapor"or"get"petrol"in"your"eyes,"
•If"any"petrol"spills"onto"your"skin,"immediately"wash"with"soap"and"water."Change"clothing"if"
necessary."
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Operating"your"Ballistic®"requires"skills"acquired"through"practice"over"a"period"of"time."Take"the"time"to"
learn"the"basic"techniques"well"before"attempting"more"difQicult"maneuvers.(
Boating"with"your"new"Ballistic®"can"be"a"very"enjoyable"activity,"providing"you"with"hours"of"pleasure."
But"it"is"essential"to"familiarize"yourself"with"the"operation"of"the"Ballistic®"to"achieve"the"skill"necessary"
to"enjoy"boating"safely."Before"you"begin,"be"sure"you"have"read"this"owner’s"manual"completely"and"
understand"the"operation"of"the"controls."Pay"particular"attention"to"the"safety"information."Make"sure"
you"know"the"allowed"amount"of"passengers"and"do"not"exceed"the"total"allowed"weight."Never"have"
more"people"on"the"boat"than"allowed.(
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Before"boating,"always"perform"the"pre-operation"checks."Select"a"wide"area"to"learn"in,"where"visibility"is"
good"and"other"boat"trafQic"is"light."Keep"the"proper"distance"from"other"boats"and"vehicles."Do"not"
operate"where"people"are"swimming."Always"attach"the"engine"stop"switch"lanyard"to"yourself"before"
operating.(
You"and"all"other"passengers"must"always"wear"approved"life"jackets"or"Qlotation"devices"when"riding"on"
the"Ballistic®."You"should"consider"wearing"water"shoes,"eye"protection,"gloves"and"other"protective"
apparel."Water"sports"increase"your"risk"of"injury"from"contact"with"your"boat,"other"vessels,"docks,"
rocks,"or"coral."Water-skiers"must"also"wear"a"wetsuit"to"protect"against"impact"from"the"water"surface,"
particularly"as"speeds"increase."Normal"swimming"attire"may"not"adequately"protect"you.(
Grip"the"wheel"Qirmly"and"keep"both"feet"on"the"deck"when"driving"the"Ballistic®."When"one"or"more"
passengers"are"on"board,"the"boat"may"handle"differently,"so"operating"it"requires"a"higher"degree"of"skill."
Passengers"should"sit"so"the"weight"in"the"boat"is"balanced"from"side"to"side"as"much"as"possible."If"the"
passenger"seat"in"front"of"the"console"is"used,"make"sure"the"operators"view"ahead"is"not"obstructed."
Passengers"must"sit"in"one"of"the"seats"and"hold"onto"the"grips"while"putting"both"feet"on"the"deck."When"
passengers"are"on"board,"make"sure"they"are"seated"and"holding"on"before"you"start"to"accelerate."An"
unprepared"passenger"could"lose"balance"and"fall.(
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You"won’t"always"have"Qlat,"smooth"water."There"will"be"waves,"wakes"from"other"boats,"etc."The"best"way"
to"cross-waves"or"wakes"is"with"the"least"“jolt”"to"you"and"the"boat.""Small"waves"are"not"as"difQicult"to"
cross"as"larger"waves."Crossing"a"sharp"wave"gives"more"of"a"jolt"than"a"broad"wave.(
To"cross"a"wave,"change"your"speed"and"the"angle"that"you"cross"the"wave.""Usually,"a"slower"speed"and"
quartering"the"wave"at"an"angle"will"reduce"the"jolt.(
Two"other"things"you"may"notice,"Qirst"is"that"crossing"a"group"of"waves"is"not"as"easy"or"smooth"as"
crossing"just"one"wave,"second"when"you"quarter"the"wave"the"boat"will"try"to"steer"away"from"the"wave."
When"crossing"at"a"45ο"angle,"you"may"not"notice"this,"but"at"a"smaller"angle"of"about"10ο"can"be"very"
strong."Be"prepared"to"steer"as"necessary.(

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After"putting"the"Ballistic®"on"the"trailer,"Qlush"your"outboard"motors"to"prevent"the"cooling"system"
from"clogging"up"with"salt,"sand"or"dirt.""Drain"residual"water"from"the"exhaust"system"by"starting"
the"engine"then"alternately"pushing"the"throttle"lever"up"to"half"throttle"and"back"for"10"to"15"
seconds.(
Wash"down"the"hull,"deck"and"tubes"with"fresh"water."Remove"the"hull"drain"plugs"and"rinse"
engine"with"a"small"amount"of"fresh"water."Allow"any"water"in"the"bilge"to"drain"out.""After"the"
water"has"drained,"wipe"the"engine"and"bilge"with"dry"rags."Reinstall"all"drain"plugs.(
This"boat"is"equipped"with"an"electric"bilge"pump,"unless"otherwise"speciQied"by"the"customer"that"
automatically"removes"excess"water"from"the"bilge"while"you"are"underway."However,"some"
residual"water"remains"that"must"be"drained"by"removing"the"drain"plug.(
Spray"a"rust"inhibitor"and"lubricant"on"metallic"parts"to"minimize"corrosion."Make"sure"you"wash"
off"all"stainless"steel"with"fresh"water"and"buff"dry"after"each"use.(
^2"(02(J*F#0*F#(*#H(E,$*#(K2+%(8*,,F'0FEB(?:8(
Cleaning"your"Ballistic®"Rigid"InQlatable"Boat"is"easy"if"you"have"the"right"tools"and"equipment"and"
have"a"basic"understanding"of"what"you"are"doing.(
Cleaning"Hypalon"and"PVC"requires"the"same"cleaners"and"techniques"to"get"great"results."Using"
the"wrong"inQlatable"boat"cleaners"or"tools"can"have"disastrous"results"and"sometimes"results"in"
destroying"the"boat."
;L$(+'$(2V(F#E2%%$E0(1,$*#F#N(I%2H+E0'("F,,(F#]*,FH*0$(K2+%(O*%%*#0K"
Remember"that"inQlatable"boats"are"more"delicate"than"Qiberglass"or"aluminum"boats"and"the"same"
cleaners"and"protectors"cannot"be"used"on"both"
You"can"never"use"the"following"materials"to"clean"you"Ballistic®"RIB:"MEK,"toluene,"acetone,"
bleach"ammonia,"highly"alkaline"cleaners"(anything"with"a"PH"greater"than"11.5),"abrasive"scrub"
pads,"or"steel-wool,"as"they"will"weaken,"damage"and"discolor"the"fabric"and"attack"the"adhesives.""
Soaps"and"detergents"leave"a"sticky"residue"(soap"scum)"which"attracts"and"holds"dirt."Soap"scum"
is"also"food"for"mould"and"mildew."
Rinse"the"soil"on"the"surface"with"cold"water."Store"your"RIB"clean"and"under"absolute"dry"
conditions."
After"every"trip,"rinse"off"your"boat"using"fresh"water,"including"the"outboard"motor."Make"sure"to"
completely"remove"the"salt"residue"that"can"eat"away"at"the"boat’s"Qinish"if"your"boat"is"in"a"
saltwater"environment."
With"a"soft"sponge"and"marine"soap"(Clean,Green"is"recommended"should"you"not"have"any"marine"
soap),"wash"in"small"portions"–"and"rinse"–"the"exterior"part"of"the"boat"above"the"deck"
(superstructure)"including"vinyl"seats,"deck"boxes,"windshield,"etc."
Scrub"in"small"portions"–"and"rinse"–"the"deck,"Qittings,"hull"and"outboard"motor"using"a"
biodegradable,"PH-balanced"marine"soap"and"a"deck"brush"with"medium"stiffness"bristles."If"you"
choose"a"brush"with"bristles"that"are"too"stiff,"it"can"harm"the"boat’s"Qinish."
Thoroughly"dry"the"boat"with"a"soft,"dry"cloth."
Clean"the"windows"using"a"commercial"cleaning"solution"or"vinegar"and"water.""Treat"all"vinyl"with"
a"commercial"vinyl"treatment"to"protect"and"preserve"your"boat’s"upholstery."

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