Caribe C8 User manual

Owner's Manual
Inflatable Boats
DINGHIES LINE
C8 – C8X – C9 – C9X – C10 – C10X
LIGHT LINE
L8 – L9 – L10 – L11
RUNABOUT LINE
C12 – C13 – C14
ROWERS LINE
C25 – C27 – C32 – I27 - I32
DL LINE
DL11 – DL12 – DL13 – DL15 – DL17 – DL20 – DL25
CL LINE
CL13 – CL14
UB LINE
UB12 B/SC – UB13 B/SC – UB15 B/SC – UB17 B/SC
UB19 B/SC – UB20 B/SC – UB24 SC

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CONTENTS
Information……………...…....1
Certification……....…….........2
Light Line…………...………...3
Dinghies Line………..…….…4
Accesories……....…….….….5
Use and Performance…..…..6
Towing - Lifting…….…....…...6
Inflate and Maintenance…….7
Runabout Line…………….....8
CL Line...……....…….............9
Internal Distribution…...……..10
DL Line………..…….……......11,12,13
UB Line……....…….….…......14,15,16
Rowers Line...............…..…..17
Minor Repairs...............….....18
With this manual you will receive the
garantee certificate with the terms and
conditions under which defects in your
boat will be repaired. Please familiarize
yourself with the warranty and follow the
instructions regarding the proper operation
and maintenance. Lack of attention to
these instructions can void the warranty.
WARRANTY:
"PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SECURE PLACE,AND HAND
IT OVER TO THE NEW OWNER WHEN YOU SELL THE CRAFT"
BOAT MODEL:________________ CATEGORY: C TYPE OF CRAFT: INFLATABLE RIB
MANUFACTURER: CARIBE NAUTICA
ADDRESS: 1ª CALLE LA INDUSTRIA, EDF.CARIBE-CARACAS-VENEZUELA
FAX: [phone] EMAIL: [e-mail]
DISTRIBUTOR NAME:____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS:
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
HIN No. VE-CND__I__I__I__I__I__I__I__I__I DATE: / /INVOICE No.__________________
"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 schools, or competent
instructors.

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•Application of council directive (s) 94/25/EC. / AMENDED 2003 / 44 / EC
•Design category: C
•C inshore: craft designed for voyages in coastal waters,large bays,estuaries,lakes and rivers,where conditions up to and including
wind force 6 (beaufort scale) and significant wave heights up to inluding 2 meters (6,56 ft) may be experienced.
•Manufacturer's Name: Caribe Náutica, C.A.
•Manufacturer's Address: 1ra. Calle la industria Edf. Caribe Zona Industrial Palo Verde. Caracas-Venezuela.
I,the undersigned,hereby declare that the equipment specified
above are conforms to the above Directive(s) Standard(s).
•Importer / Dealer Name: ____________________________________________
•Importer / Dealer Address: __________________________________________
•Certifying Body:
international Marine Certification Institute.
Tréves Centre,Rue de Tréves 45,1040 Brussels,Belgium.
Phone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]
Web: www.imci:org Bruno D'Addezio-President-Caribe Náutica, C.A.
CONFORMITY
CONFORMITY
CARIBE-003
CARIBE-002
CARIBE-001
CARIBE-013
CARIBE-014
CARIBE-015
CARIBE-025
CARIBE-012
CARIBE-011
C-8 - C-8X
C-9 - C-9X
C-10 C-10 X
L-8
L-9
L-10
L-11
C-12-T12
C-13-T13
ISO-6185-3
ISO-6185-3
ISO-6185-3
ISO-6185-3
ISO-6185-3
ISO-6185-3
ISO-6185-3
ISO-6185-3
ISO-6185-3
RIB
RIB
RIB
RIB
RIB
RIB
RIB
RIB
RIB
CARIBE-010
CARIBE-024
C-14-T14
DL-11
ISO-6185-3
ISO-6185-3
RIB
RIB
CARIBE-023
CARIBE-022
CARIBE-021
CARIBE-027
CARIBE-026
CARIBE-029
CARIBE-020CL-13 ISO-6185-3 RIB
CARIBE-019CL-14 ISO-6185-3 RIB
CARIBE-021UB-15 B/SC ISO-6185-3 RIB
CARIBE-027UB-17 B/SC ISO-6185-3 RIB
CARIBE-017UB-19 B/SC ISO-6185-3 RIB
CARIBE-026UB-20 B/SC ISO-6185-3 RIB
UB-12 B/SC ISO-6185-3 RIBCARIBE-023
UB-13 B/SC ISO-6185-3 RIBCARIBE-022
UB-24 B/SC ISO-6185-3 RIBCARIBE-028
C25 ISO-6185-3 RIBCARIBE-004
C27-I27 ISO-6185-3 RIBCARIBE-005
C32-I32 ISO-6185-3 RIBCARIBE-006
DL-12
DL-13
DL-15
DL-17
DL-20
DL-25
ISO-6185-3
ISO-6185-3
ISO-6185-3
ISO-6185-3
ISO-6185-3
ISO-6185-3
RIB
RIB
RIB
RIB
RIB
RIB

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STANDARD ACCESORIES
2 OARS •FOOT PUMP •REPAIR KIT
ROWING SEAT •DOCUMENT POCKET
WARNING:
plugs are secured into the valves
Before launching the Boat, make sure all
PREPARE YOUR BOAT:
Please follow these steps to prepare your boat to
navigate:
1) Inflate the tubes (page 7).
3) Installation of the seat (page 5).
4) Placing the drain plug.
2) Installation of the oars (page 5).
LIGHT LINE
L8 L9 L10 L11
O.A. ( A )
LENGTH
O.A. ( B )
BEAM
MAX
ENGINE
ENGINE
SHAFT
MAX LOAD
CAPACITY
MAX No.
PERSONS
APPROX
WEIGHT B.
2,51 mt
8'3"
1,64 mt
5'5"
8 KW
10HP
SHORT
(15”)
448 Kg
987 Lbs
4
42 Kg
93 Lbs
2,86 mt
9'1"
1,64 mt
5'5"
11 KW
15HP
SHORT
(15”)
520 Kg
1146 Lbs
4
45 Kg
100Lbs
3,10 mt
10'3"
1,64 mt
5'5"
15 KW
20HP
SHORT
(15”)
577 Kg
1272 Lbs
4
52 Kg
115 Lbs
3,38 mt
11'1"
1,70 mt
5'7"
15 KW
20HP
SHORT
(15”)
647 Kg
1426 Lbs
5
62 Kg
136 Lbs
Drain Plug
B
Lift
“U” Ring
Oar Lock
tube O mt 0,44
0,44 0,44 0,44
Transom Fuel
Line Exit
Bow Tank Strap
A
Rowing Seat

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STEPS TO INSTALL THE OARS
1) Mount the pin in the oar, making sure that be on the same side of the blade
2) With the blade towards the interior of the boat introduce the pin in the oar lock
and rotate the oar to the stern side.
3) Verify that the pin has hooked on and does not come out of the oar lock.
4) Put the paddle of the oar in the blade rest and tighten the telescopic regulator.
ACCESORIES:
Rowing Seat
Document Pocket
Line Retainer
This cut
to the blade-side
Pin
Oar Lock

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USE AND PERFORMANCE
CAUTION:
Portable tanks must be removed from
the boat when fueling.
TRANSOM:
The high of the transom it determines
the long of motor shaft that your
boat need, see specs of each model.
MOTOR:
Use the indicate shaft. Do not exceed the
maximum power recomended.
PLANING:
BOAT DON`T PLANE EASY:
CAUSES:
•The motor shaft is too far from the transom.This can be corrected
by positioning the shaft bolt in a hole closer to the transom
•Incorrect distribution of the weights. In this case displace the
weights towards the bow.
TOWING-LIFTING:
TOWING:
WARNING:
•Never tow a bow with people on board
•Use a tow line that is rated at rated at
least 4 time the gross weight of the boat
being towed.
CAUTION:
The molded rubber handles must never
be used for towing.
LIFTING:
WARNING:
Do not hoist the boat with people
on board.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
For towin, use the “U” Ring at the bow. The boat should be towed for short
distances and at not more than 4 knots. If you need to tow the boat frequently,
we recommend installing two additional tow rings at bow.
4 or 3 rings(at stern and at bow) that could be used to lift the boat. The boat
must be lifted in such a way that the lifting lines should work perpendicular
with the boat (see fig. 1) and not with horizontal components such as in fig. 2
In order to achieve maximum performance the boat should reach its planing
conditions. Planing occurs when the boat assumes in navigation a position parallel
to the water surface. If the weight of payload and persons aboard is well
distributed,planing should be reached while increasing the speed after the start. It
is normal to have a slight lift at bow at the start, to correct move at start,the loads
forward.
WARNING:
Do not exceed the maximum engine power
rating stated on the certification plate
attached to your boat.
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GENERAL:
To maintain the good appearance of your Caribe boat,we recommend washing
it periodically with a mild soap and water and drying it with a soft cloth.
INFLATABLE PARTS:
Some persistant stains can be removed by a stain remover product that should
not contain solvents.
FIBERGLASS PARTS:
In addition to washing with soap and water we recommend protecting
them with a special wax for gel-coat at least twice a year.
AIR VALVES:
Periodically check that there is no dirt or sand that could obstruct a total seal
CONDESATION VALVE:
Periodically check to verify that the condesation valve has the "O" ring
on and that there is no dirt or sand in the threads of the valve.
WARNING:
Use as few cleaning agents as
possible,do not discharge waste
agents into the water.
CAUTION:
Do not cover the boat with a canvas
until completely dry,as this could damage
the fabric of the tubes due to mildew and
water stains.
VALVE:
Remove the cap.
Put The valve in close position.The valve is in close position when the internal
poppet is out.
a) Caribe valve: If the poppet is in,just press it.
b) Other valve: if the poppet is in press and twist it to get it out
PUMP:
The pump has an adapter at the terminal of the hose, insert the hose with the
locking adapter to the valve and turn to lock.
INFLATE:
Inflating sequence: first the rear chambers,then the one at bow.Replace the
cap on the valves.
PRESSURE:
Working pressure: 0.2 bar(The pressure gauge is not included with the boat ).
A practical method to estimate the pressure of the tubes:
If you can not depress the tube more than 1 cm(1/2") with the pressure of
your finger.
DEFLATION:
To deflate the air chamber open the valve by pressing and twisting the
poppet or just by pressing it according to the model of the valve.
WARNING:
Never use a high pressure pump to inflate your
boat because it could damage the valve or the tube
TO INFLATE THE TUBES: MAINTENANCE:

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RUNABOUT LINE
STANDARD ACCESORIES
2 PADLE * PUMP * REPAIR KIT * SEAT
CONSOLE SEAT :
Please follow these steps to prepare your boat
to navigate :
1) Inflate the tubes (page 7)
2) Placing the drain plug (this page)
3) Tighten the condensation valve (this page)
PREPARE YOUR BOAT:
WARNING:
plugs are secured into the valves
Before launching the Boat, make sure all
Drain Plug
Condensation valve
B
C12/T12 C13/T13 C14/T14
O.A (A) 3,50 mt 4,00 mt 4,20 mt
LENGTH 11'6'' 13'3'' 14'
O.A (B) 1,67 mt 1,77 mt 2,00 mt
BEAM 5'6'' 5'9'' 6'6''
MAX 26 KW
38KW 38KW
ENGINE 35HP 50HP 50HP
ENGINE
SHAFT
SHORT
( 15”)
LONG
( 20”)
LONG
(20”)
MAX LOAD 658 KG 940 KG 1280 KG
CAPACITY 1450 LBS 2072 LBS 2667 LBS
MAX No.
PERSONS 5 6 8
APROX 85 KG 125 KG 130 KG
TUBE O mt
0,47 0,47 0,51
WEIGHT B. 187 LBS 275 LBS 286 LBS
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CL LINE
O.A. ( A )
LENGTH
4,00 mt
13'3"
4,30 mt
14'1"
O.A. ( B )
BEAM
1,90 mt
6'3"
1,90 mt
6'3"
MAX
ENGINE
38 KW
50HP
52 KW
70HP
ENGINE
SHAFT LONG (20") LONG (20")
MAX LOAD
CAPACITY
940 Kg
2072 Lbs
1040 Kg
2292 Lbs
MAX No.
PERSONS
APPROX
WEIGHT B.
APROX
FUEL
CAPACITY
TUBE O mt
APROX
WATER
CAPACITY
174 Kg
468 Lbs
188 Kg
506 Lbs
STANDARD ACCESORIES
•PADLE •PUMP •REPAIR KIT
WARNING:
Before launching the boat, make sure that the
drainplugs are secured into the valves.
PREPARE YOUR BOAT:
Please follow these steps to prepare your boat to navigate:
1) Inflate the tubes (page 7).
2)Placing the drain plug (this page).
CL13 CL14
60 LTS
16 GAL
20 LTS
5,3 GAL
20 LTS
5,3 GAL
70 LTS
18,6 GAL
0,51
6 6
0,51
Drain Plug
Ladder storage
Ice Box
Shower
Nav. Light Fuel Tank Fuel Fill
A
B