Castaway Boats CCBL1 User manual

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CCBL1 OWNER’S MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome to Castaway Boats! ............................................................................1
Disclaimer ............................................................................................................1
Certifications and Specifications.......................................................................2
Certifications .........................................................................................................2
Transport Canada .................................................................................................2
National Marine Manufacturers Assocation (NMMA) ............................................2
Specifications ........................................................................................................2
Safety ...................................................................................................................4
Dangers, Warnings, Cautions ...............................................................................4
Fires ......................................................................................................................6
Fire Suppression ...................................................................................................5
Minimum and Suggested Requirements ...............................................................6
The Minimum ........................................................................................................6
Suggested Equipment...........................................................................................6
Capacities .............................................................................................................6
Capacity Labels.....................................................................................................6
Stability..................................................................................................................7
Operator Responsibilities ......................................................................................7
Boating and Alcohol ..............................................................................................7
Boating Terminology ..........................................................................................8

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Boating Regulations and Rules .........................................................................9
Regulatory Bodies.................................................................................................9
Operator’s License ................................................................................................9
Navigational Rules ..............................................................................................10
Right-of-Way .......................................................................................................10
Navigational Lights..............................................................................................10
Aids to Navigation ...............................................................................................12
Charts..................................................................................................................12
Buoys ..................................................................................................................13
Environmental ...................................................................................................14
CCBL1 Usage ....................................................................................................15
CCBL1 Half Boat Configuration...........................................................................15
CCBL1 Full Boat Configuration ...........................................................................15
CCBL1 Seats ......................................................................................................16
CCBL1 Container Configuration..........................................................................16
CCBL1 Transportation.........................................................................................16
Emergency Procedures ....................................................................................17
Maintenance ......................................................................................................21
Warranty.............................................................................................................22
Appendix A ........................................................................................................24
Index...................................................................................................................26

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Welcome to Castaway Boats!
Congratulations on your purchase of
Castaway Boats Model CCBL1.
Conceived by and for outdoor people, your
boat has been carefully designed to meet
the unique needs of hunters, fishers,
ATVers, campers, and other outdoor
enthusiasts.
Tested in the rugged Canadian North, the
CCBL1 makes it easier to get in to those
remote locations where other boats have
difficulty getting to.
It’s our mission to ensure that every product
meets a superior standard of quality, and
that you, the customer, are satisfied with the
Castaway products you purchase and the
service you receive from us and our select
dealers.
All feedback is welcome and encouraged. If
you have any questions, please contact us
through our website:
www.castawayboats.com
Please take time now to read your Owner’s
Manual. The information contained here will
help you understand the capabilities and
limits of the CCBL1 and help ensure that
every boating experience in your CCBL1 is
a safe and pleasant one.
Thank you for choosing Castaway Boats.
We look forward to being a part of your
outdoor experience.
Have fun!
The Castaway Boat Team
Disclaimer
This manual contains important information
about the assembly, operation, and
maintenance of this boat. General safety
information is presented throughout this
manual. Particular attention should be paid
to information accompanied by the safety
alert symbols.
There is no substitution for common sense.
The manufacturer’s WARNINGS on this
boat and in its owner’s manual are
presented to assist in identifying potential
hazards, which, IF DISREGARDED,
COULD LEAD TO THE DAMAGE OF
PROPERTY, PERSONAL INJURY, OR
DEATH. These warnings do not replace the
need for personal responsibility in
understanding the law and safe practices
required for safe operation of the boat both
on and off the water.
Although most regulations regarding safe
and legal boating practices across Canada
and the US are similar, there may be
variances depending on the country, state,
or province.
Information and standards on safe boating
practices and regulations are available
through many other sources, which the user
may wish to consult for additional views or
information not covered in this manual.
It is the responsibility of every boater to
know and UNDERSTAND THE LAW for the
area in which they are boating.
VIOLATIONS COULD RESULT IN
PENALTIES, FINES, OR BOTH.
In the end, due diligence on the part of the
boat operator and passengers is critical in
maintaining a safe and enjoyable boating
experience.

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The CCBL1 is a multifunctional boat product
originally designed for the outdoors person
to access remote locations. The design has
been tested in fresh, slow-moving water in
fair weather conditions. Use of this product
in fast water or rapids has not been tested
and as such is not recommended.
Operating the vessel outside the
manufacturer’s recommendations may
place the operator and his/her passengers
in danger.
This boat model is built with a durable
polyethylene plastic good for use in both
fresh and salt water. However, metal
component corrosion is accelerated in the
presence of salt water. Always rinse and dry
parts prior to storage.
Castaway Ventures Ltd. or its boating
division, Castaway Boats, has no power,
nor does it undertake, to police or enforce
compliance with the contents of this manual.
Certifications and Specifications
Certifications
Transport Canada
• Transport Canada’s Capacity Label
affixed to this boat confirms the vessel
construction was done in accordance
with the Construction Standards of
Small Vessels TP1332E.
*NOTE* By Transport Canada’s
definitions, the Full Boat Configuration
of this model CCBL1 is classified as
one (1) Half Boat with an attachment
(the second Half Boat). As such, and
in conforming with all applicable
construction standards, Castaway
Boats has utilized the same
calculations submitted to Transport
Canada in determining the capacities
of a Full Boat configuration and rated
the vessel accordingly.
National Marine Manufacturers
Association (NMMA)
• NMMA Certification shows that the
CCBL1 in both the Half and Full Boat
configuration complies with the
applicable United States federal
regulations as well as the American
Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC)
standards and recommended
practices.
Specifications
• Each Half Boat presents a capacity
label in the Starboard Aft (Right-Rear)
quadrant of the inner hull. Capacities
are listed for both FULL and HALF
boat configurations, with both
Canadian and American
specifications. Overloading these
capacities is a violation of regulations.
Do not carry more weight or
passengers than listed on the capacity
label.
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Dimensions – Half Boat

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Dimensions – Full Boat
• The CCBL1 is of Polyethylene
(plastic) construction. It is foam filled
to meet construction standards for
flotation as well providing excellent
structural reinforcement for improved
durability.
• Each HALF BOAT is equipped with:
oAn engine mount plate at the aft
(rear) of the vessel for Half Boat
configuration.
oAn engine mount plate at the
bow of the boat is ONLY TO BE
USED FOR A FULL BOAT
CONFIGURATION.
oHandles on the inner middle
edge of the cockpit.
oA weather resistant seal for
mating the two halves into its
CONTAINER
CONFIGURATION.
oBow Eye
• FULL BOAT Configuation
oPin Placement
oCam lock
oMotor mount
Hull Serial Number

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SAFETY
DANGERS, WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTICES
Both in this manual and within the boat you will notice DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, or
NOTICE symbols which point out potential hazards.
Warning standards and guidelines utilize the ANSI (American National Standards Institute)
standards. The list below explains the meaning of each symbol as defined in ANSI document
Z535.5.Safety Tags And Barricade Tapes (for Temporary Hazards).
• Danger: Indicate[s] a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury. The signal
word "DANGER" is to be limited to the most extreme
situations. DANGER [signs] should not be used for property
damage hazards unless personal injury risk appropriate to
these levels is also involved.
• Warning: Indicate[s] a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury. WARNING
[signs] should not be used for property damage hazards
unless personal injury risk appropriate to this level is also
involved.
• Caution: Indicate[s] a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION
[signs] without a safety alert symbol may be used to alert
against unsafe practices that can result in property damage
only.
• Notice: [This header is] preferred to address practices not
related to personal injury. The safety alert symbol shall not
be used with this signal word. As an alternative to “NOTICE,”
the word “CAUTION” without the safety alert symbol may be
used to indicate a message not related to personal injury.

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Fires
Fires in any situation are a danger. Fires on
a boat while under way are even more so.
Be prepared.
Regulations exist which require boat
operators to ensure they have adequate fire
suppression for their vessel. These
regulations reflect the minimum
requirements only.
Proper safety planning and preparedness
will:
•Minimize the risk of fires occurring in
the first place, and
•Significantly reduce the damage to
property and the potential for injury or
death in the event that a fire occurs.
Fire prevention suggestions:
•Use extreme caution around fuel.
Gasoline is a highly flammable and
explosive substance. Refrain from
smoking and ensure that the area in
which you are fueling is free from
ignition sources.
•Ensure all fuel containers are free of
defects and/or leaks prior to use and
handling.
•Fuel leaks are serious safety and
environmental hazards. In the event of
a fuel leak, identify the cause and if
possible correct it. Clean the leak up
with dry rags, and dispose of them in
accordance with applicable laws.
•Maintain a clean work and play space.
Combustible materials can easily be
accidentally knocked into ignition
sources. By maintaining a clean area,
you minimize the opportunity for
accidents to occur.
Fire Suppression
Fire Extinguishers:
Fire extinguishers are designed to put out
small fires, not large ones. The type of fire
extinguisher you are required to use
depends on both the length of your vessel
and the type of fire you may have to put out.
Ensure you have the right fire extinguisher
for the appropriate type of fire.
TYPE:
A. Ordinary Combustibles – Fire starting
with paper, cardboard, wood, or upholstery
require a TYPE A extinguisher.
B. Flammable and Combustible Liquids –
Fires originating from fuel, oil, grease, paint,
solvents, or other flammable liquids require
a TYPE B extinguisher.
C. Electrical Equipment – Fires starting with
wiring, blown fuses, conductors, batteries,
or other electrical sources require a TYPE C
extinguisher.
D. Metals – Some metals such as
magnesium and sodium require a special
dry powder class TYPE D extinguisher.
Extinguishers come in dry chemical, water,
foam, carbon dioxide, or Halon form. All
types should be labeled by a nationally
recognized testing laboratory.
Always ensure that your fire extinguisher is
functional by observing the manufacturer’s
procedures in keeping your fire extinguisher
charged and ready for use.
Some signs that you may need to have your
fire extinguisher checked or recharged
could include:
- A missing or damaged handle.
- The pull pin is missing, or the tamper seal
holding the pin in place is missing.
- The pressure gauge arrow is not showing
the “green” area of the gauge.
- Labels on the extinguisher indicate that it
is time to bring it in to check the charge.
- Other obvious damage to the extinguisher.

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Minimum and Suggested Requirements
The Minimum
Federal, Provincial, and State regulations
mandate a set list of minimum equipment
requirements for each boat operator to
ensure is onboard their vessels prior to
hitting the open water. The size of your boat
and its use as either a pleasure or
commercial craft dictate these minimum
requirements.
Your CCBL1 boat has been designed as a
pleasure craft. It’s with this intended use
that the warnings and instructions within this
owner’s manual have been listed. This
owner’s manual is not intended as a
complete guide to boating safety or
regulations for each area. Changes and
updates to regulations occur from time to
time. Each boat operator is individually
responsible to know the current rules of
boating for the area in which they are
boating.
For minimum equipment requirements for
pleasure craft up to 6 meters (or 19’ 8”) in
length, as indicated by Canadian
regulations, see Appendix A (page 24 of this
manual).
Suggested Equipment
Safe and responsible boaters will assess
additional circumstances and boating
conditions to ensure that minimum
requirements are not only met, but more
often than not, exceeded.
When preparing for your trip on the water,
packing a few additional items can often
improve not only the level of safety but of
comfort for all on board.
Expect the unexpected.
Some suggestions for additional equipment
for your boating trip might be:
1. A portable battery-operated radio, or
weather radio/scanner
2. First aid kit
3. Navigational charts
4. Tool kit
5. Spare dry clothing and/or blanket in
a water-tight bag or container.
6. Spare drinking water and food
7. Utility knife
8. Waterproof matches or self-igniting
lighter
9. An anchor
10. An Extra Personal Flotation Device
(PFD) to throw
11. Magnetic compass
12. Flares
13. Sun protection including hats and
sunscreen
Capacities
Your CCBL1 has been rated in both Canada
and the US with specific load and power
rating capacities. Do not operate this vessel
outside these limits.
Capacity Labels
Each half boat is outfitted with capacity
labels inside the cockpit of the boat in the
starboard-aft (right-rear) quarter.
A Canadian Capacity label shows both the
Maximum Power rating and Maximum Load
(Occupants and Gear) for both the Half and
Full Boat configurations. These ratings are
consistent with Transport Canada
specifications related to its TP1332E
Construction Standards for Small Vessels.
A US Coast Guard Capacity label is also
affixed in the same place, showing both the
Maximum Power Rating and Maximum
Load (Occupants, Gear and Motor). These
ratings are consistent with NMMA (National
Marine Manufacturers Association)
certification requirements as established
through the ABYC (American Boat and
Yachting Council) construction standards.

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Stability
You will find that the CCBL1 is an extremely
stable vessel in the water. Of course, no
engineering can eliminate the laws of
physics or the need for common sense.
For best stability results, always load your
boat so as to distribute the vessel’s load
evenly.
***NOTE***
Place outboard motors in the appropriate
positions for the type of configuration you
are using.
HALF BOATS:
•Mount the motor on the TRANSOM
MOTOR MOUNT ONLY.
FULL BOATS:
•Can be mounted on either BOW
MOTOR MOUNT.
•All pins and latches must be in place
and secured prior to using a FULL
BOAT configuration on the water.
Operator Responsibilities
In Canada, an operator is an owner or
person in charge of the boat, and is
responsible for the condition of the craft, its
operation, and the safety of all on board.
Understand the boat characteristics and
limitations for the vessel you are operating.
Review and understand the instructions
listed in this owner’s manual and for the
warnings listed on the boat.
Operate the boat in a safe manner, having
an understanding of and adhering to all
navigational rules of the water.
Ensure all minimum equipment is on board
prior to departure.
Do a pre-check on the condition of the boat
to ensure there are no punctures, cracks or
other deficiencies, which might make your
boat unsafe while under way.
In Canada and in many states, boat
operators are required to be licensed.
Know and obey all federal, provincial, and
state regulations.
File a detailed float plan with a trusted,
responsible source.
Be alert for all potential hazards: water, fire,
weather, etc.
Boating and Alcohol
BUI (Boating Under the Influence): Boat
operators under the influence of alcohol
and/or narcotics are a danger to
themselves, their passengers, and all others
on the open water.
Operating a boat in Canada under the
influence of alcohol and/or narcotics is an
offence under the Criminal Code of Canada.
Offenders found with blood alcohol levels of
more than 80 milligrams per 100 milliliters of
blood are subject to fines and/or
imprisonment.
In many of the provinces of Canada and
several states of the US, very specific
conditions are required prior to alcohol
consumption (even by passengers) while
boating. Understand the law regarding
alcohol consumption for the area in which
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Boating Terminology
Abaft – Behind or toward the stern (rear) of
the boat.
Abeam – A relative bearing at right angles
to the centerline of the ship’s keel.
Ahead – Forward of the bow.
Aids to Navigation – Any item external to
the vessel that assists in navigating the
vessel’s safe course or location.
Astern – Behind or toward the stern (rear)
of the boat.
Beam – The width of the vessel at its widest
point.
Bow – The forward (or front) part of the
vessel.
Bow Eye – A U-bolt, eye-bolt or similar
device attached to the bow of a vessel for
securing a bow-line (rope) to the bow of the
boat.
Draft (or Draught) – The minimum depth of
the water that the vessel requires to float,
or, from the waterline to the lowest part of
the hull. With outboard equipped boats,
draft is usually considered to be from the
water line to the lowest part of the engine.
Fathom – A unit of length 6 feet (1.8 m),
used usually in measuring depth (roughly
measured as the length between the
distance of a man’s outstretched hands).
Fender – An air- or foam-filled bumper
used in keeping the hull of a vessel from
striking into a dock or another vessel.
Freeboard – The height of a ship’s hull
(excluding superstructure) above the
waterline.
Gale Warning - Sustained wind speeds
from 34 to 47 knots (62 to 86 kmh).
Gunwale –Upper edge of the hull.
Hull – The bottom of the boat from the deck
down, not including the rigging, machinery,
equipment, or superstructure.
Leeward – The direction away from the
wind. Opposite of windward.
Light Winds – Winds less than 12 knots
(26 kmh).
Moderate Winds – Sustained winds from
12 to 19 knots (27 to 35 kmh).
Navigational Aids – Items carried on board
a vessel that assist in navigating the
vessel’s safe course or location.
Power Driven Vessel – Any vessel
propelled by any type of engine or
machinery.
Pleasure Craft – Any type of watercraft
used exclusively for pleasure and not used
for hire, reward, or object of profit.
Port – Left side of the vessel when facing
forward.
Sailing Vessel –Any vessel under sail,
provided that any engine attached is not in
use.
Small Craft Warning – A warning issued
when strong winds of 20 to 33 knots (36 to
61 kmh) or waves of 3 to 6 meters are
expected.
Starboard – Right side of the vessel when
facing forward.
Stern – The rear part of the boat.
Storm Warning - Sustained wind speeds
from 48 to 63 knots (87 to 117 kmh).
Strong Winds - Sustained wind speeds
from 20 to 33 knots (36 to 61 kmh).

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Transom – The flat vertical hull section that
extends across the stern.
Under Way – Vessel in motion (not moored,
anchored or aground).
Wake –Moving waves, track, or path that a
boat leaves behind it, when moving across
the waters.
Wash – The loose or broken water left
behind the boat as it moves through the
water, including the water thrown behind the
boat by the propeller.
Windward Side - Toward the direction from
which the wind is coming.
Boating Regulations and Rules
Regulations are a set of laws created and
enforced by offices of authority such as
local, state/provincial or federal
governments.
Regulations for boating within Canada and
the US, although similar in many regards,
do vary between the countries and their
states and provinces. It is the boater’s
responsibility to both know and understand
the law for the area they are boating in.
Many resources are available to boaters to
help them ensure that they are in
compliance with federal, state/provincial,
and local boating laws.
Boat owners and operators are strongly
encouraged to research the appropriate
regulations for their area. The following
suggestions are presented to assist in that
research and do not necessarily reflect the
regulatory body or agency responsible for
every area in Canada or the US:
Regulatory Bodies
In Canada:
Canadian Coast Guard
http://www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/
SafeCanada.ca
http://www.safecanada.ca/link_e.asp?categ
ory=7&topic=54
Office of Boating Safety
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/debs-
obs-menu-1362.htm
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/
In the United States:
US Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety
http://www.uscgboating.org/
National Safe Boating Council
http://www.safeboatingcouncil.org/
Failure to comply with area regulations may
result in significant fines, penalties, and/or
possible jail time.
Operator’s License
Canada and many of the states in the US
require boat operators to have taken and
passed a certified Boat Operators course
and to have obtained a valid Boat Operators
License before being allowed to operate a
boat on the open water. Be aware of your
region’s regulations and ensure you have
the appropriate level of training and
certification for both the vessel you are
operating and for the area you’re operating
it in.

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Navigational Rules
Boats on the water, like cars on the street,
have specific navigational rules that must be
recognized and understood by boat
operators to avoid collisions.
Navigational rules, commonly called “Rules
of the Road,” are subject to differences
depending on where you are boating and
the regulatory body that manages the rules
for the area in which you boat.
In Canada, these rules are also known as
“Collision Regulations,” which can be found
through Canada’s federal ministry of
transportation, Transport Canada. It is
important to note that although federally
regulated, depending on where you boat in
Canada, there may also be provincial or
local variations or additional regulations that
each boat operator is responsible for
knowing before starting out onto the water.
Differences may also exist depending on a
vessel’s use in either inland waters (where
governmental regulations are usually more
prominent) or use on the High Seas (where
International Rules apply).
Failure to comply with navigational rules
may result in death or injury.
Boat operators are responsible for the safe
operation of their vessel. It is an offence to
operate any type of pleasure craft in a
manner which might endanger the public.
Operators are responsible for not only their
vessel, but the wakes and wash of their
vessel as it passes others.
Failure to comply with navigational rules
may result significant fines, penalties,
and/or possible jail time.
Information listed below has been
condensed relative to the likely use of the
CCBL1 model boat and is provided for
general reference only. It is not intended to
encompass the entirety of the Rules of
Navigation for every boat type, propulsion
type, or for any particular boating area. This
manual focuses primarily on generally
accepted rules and regulations for many
areas and is tailored to the most likely
applications this particular model of boat.
Each boater has the individual responsibility
of researching and understanding the
navigational rules governing their individual
boating area.
Navigational Rules exist to establish safe
practices and to clarify right-of-way rules for
vessels that meet each other while under
way.
RIGHT-OF-WAY
The vessel with the right-of-way that
maintains its speed and course is called the
stand-on vessel. The vessel that yields or
changes direction is called the give-way
vessel and is determined by several factors.
1. How is each of the meeting vessels
powered? Motors? Sails? Oars?
a. A general rule is that the less
maneuverable vessel or a vessel whose
maneuverability is restricted usually retains
the right-of-way.
Once it’s determined which vessel is more
maneuverable, or that both are equally
maneuverable, the boat operators will utilize
each vessel’s direction in further
determining which vessel will retain the
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*NOTE: regardless of who may have the
right-of-way, it is both operators’
responsibility to do everything prudent and
possible to avoid collisions.
1. Directions of meeting vessels.
For navigational rules, all vessels identify as
having 3 separate sectors which divide the
vessel:
i. From the point of the bow to the right
112.5°(Starboard) Indicated as GREEN.
ii. From the point of the bow to the left
112.5°(Port) Indicated as RED.
iii. The rear (Stern) of the vessel
encompassing the remaining 1/3
rd
portion of
the vessel between the Starboard and Port
extreme rear limit of each field. Indicated as
WHITE.
a. When two powered vessel meet on the
open water:
i. Head on: When two powered vessels are
approaching each other head on, both boat
operators should signal with one short blast
sound signal and alter their course
starboard (right).
ii. Overtaking: When one powered vessel
approaches another powered vessel from
behind, with the intent of overtaking it, the
vessel in the lead must maintain course and
speed with caution, while the passing vessel
takes early and substantial action and care
to pass the lead vessel on either side.
iii. Approaches from the side: When two
powered vessels approach each other from
either the port (left) or starboard (right) side,
the vessel being approached from its port
side has the right-of-way and should
maintain course and speed, while the other
vessel gives way, taking early and
substantial action in changing course to
avoid the stand-on vessel.
a. When a powered vessel meets a sailing
vessel or a fishing vessel with nets or
trawls, the powered vessel is the give-way
vessel and must take early and substantial
action in altering course and speed to keep
well clear of the other vessel.
NAVIGATIONAL LIGHTS
Navigational lights are a requirement for
boats on the water after sunset and prior to
sunrise or in areas of reduced visibility.
Recognize each light and what it means by
color and its position relative to other lights
on the same vessel.
LIGHTS:
PORT – RED LIGHT arcing from the 8
o’clock position on the left side of the vessel
to the 12 o’clock position at the bow of the
boat. Used in limited visibility to warn other
vessels of your direction of travel while they
are viewing the port (left) side of your
vessel.
STARBOARD – GREEN LIGHT arcing from
the 4 o’clock position on the right side of the
vessel to the 12 o’clock position at the bow
of the boat. Used in limited visibility to warn
other vessels of your direction of travel
while they are viewing the starboard (right)
side of your vessel.
STERN – WHITE LIGHT arcing along the
aft of the boat from the 4 o’clock to 8 o’clock
position. Used in limited visibility to warn
other vessels of your direction of travel
while they are viewing the aft (rear) of your
vessel.
MASTHEAD LIGHT – WHITE LIGHT on
power-driven vessels (including sailboats
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aft centerline of the vessel arcing forward
from approximately 8 o’clock to 4 o’clock
positions, higher than the sidelights. (This
light helps you determine if the vessel is
under power and whether you must give
way or stand on.)
ALL-ROUND LIGHT is a WHITE LIGHT
showing in all directions. Vessels under 50
meters in length and at anchor must display
a WHITE 360°arc of light.
Power driven vessels under 12 meters long
can use an ALL-ROUND WHITE light
instead of a masthead light, provided the
ALL-ROUND light is higher than the side
lights.
TRI-LIGHT / COMBINATION LIGHT is a
light divided into 3 different sectors mounted
on the mast of a sailing vessel, with the
RED light from 8 o’clock to 12 o’clock
position, GREEN from the 12 to 4 o’clock
position and WHITE from the 4 to 8 o’clock
position.
FLASHLIGHT – For vessels under 7 meters
where mounted navigation lights are
impractical, or vessels using oars (not under
power), a FLASHLIGHT or lantern must be
carried to signal their presence while
traveling after dark or in reduced visibility.
WHITE STROBE light is used as a distress
signal.
FLASHING BLUE lights may be used by
Enforcement vessels.
AIDS TO NAVIGATION
Aids to Navigation are items external to the
vessel that assist boaters in navigating a
safe course or in determining a boat’s
location.
Under the Criminal Code of Canada, it is an
offense to interfere in any way with an aid to
navigation. This includes moving it, altering
it, or concealing it.
Aids to Navigation include:
CHARTS
Nautical charts provide critical information
on water hazards and safe routes for
boaters. Many governmental agencies are
responsible for maintaining nautical charts,
depending on the area of interest.
- IN CANADA -
The Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS)
is a division of Canada’s Department and
Fisheries and Oceans Science Branch, and
is responsible for surveying, measuring, and
recording Canadian waters, both inland
navigable waterways and the country’s
ocean coastal areas.
The Canadian Coast Guard publishes
monthly notices to mariners which contain
important updated information to marine
charts and publications. These updates can
be found on online free of charge at
www.notmar.com.
-IN THE USA-
Several agencies, including the US Army
Corps of Engineers, The National Ocean
Service, and the Defense Mapping Agency
create charts and nautical publications
which are available for purchase through
retail stores in many boating areas.

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BUOYS
A Buoy is a floating device that can have
many different purposes. Navigational
buoys are used in assisting boaters to be
aware of dangers and in providing direction
on the safest routes for navigation. It is an
offense to obscure, move or alter any aid to
navigation.
Depending on the shape, colors, symbols,
lights, and/or audible tones, a buoy can
mark many things that need to be brought to
the boater’s attention, including but not
limited to, a danger to navigators, a safe
passage, and restricted areas.
Boat operators are responsible for knowing
and understanding the meanings of buoys
and their placement, for the area in which
they are boating.
Listed below are some of the more common
uses and descriptions of buoys:
Lateral Buoys
Lateral Buoys are used to indicate safe
routes by marking the left and right sides of
the deepest water.
Port Hand Buoys - Are GREEN and
indicate a danger on the left side of
a channel (while moving upstream).
Starboard Hand Buoys - Are RED
and indicate a danger on the right
side of a channel (while moving
upstream).
Port Junction (Bifurcation) Buoys -
Are GREEN with a red horizontal
band across the midsection. They
are used to indicate a split in the
channel. To keep to the main
channel, keep this buoy to your port
side when traveling upstream.
Starboard Junction (Bifurcation)
Buoys - Are RED with a green
horizontal band across the
midsection. They are used to
indicate a split in the channel. To
keep to the main channel, keep this
buoy to your starboard side when
traveling upstream.
Standard Day Beacons
Standard Day Beacons are usually
fixed aids usually permanently
erected on either land or a pole in
the water. These beacons are not
affixed with lighting, and therefore
are only visible during daylight
hours. They serve the same
purposes as the Hand and Junction
Buoys.
Port Hand Day Beacons – Are
represented as a solid Black square
on a white background surrounded
by a reflective green square at its
outer edge.
Starboard Hand Day Beacons – Are
represented by a solid red triangle
on a white background surrounded
by a reflective red triangle at its
outer edge.
Port Hand Junction (Bifurcation) Day
Beacons – Are represented by a
solid green square on a white
background surrounded by a
reflective red diamond at its outer
edge.
Starboard Hand Junction
(Bifurcation) Day Beacons – Are
represented by a solid red triangle
on a white background surrounded
by a reflective red diamond at its
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Danger Buoys
Isolated Danger Buoys – Are BLACK
with a horizontal red strip across the
midsection. These Buoys are placed
over a hazard (rock, wreck, etc.)
which has navigable water around it.
It is wise to maintain a safe distance
from these buoys.
Fairway Buoys
Fairway Buoys – Are vertically
painted half RED and half WHITE.
These buoys are used to mark the
entrance of a channel, center of a
shipping channel, or a landfall. It
indicates that there is safe water on
either side of the buoy, but it should
be kept to your port side when going
either upstream or downstream.
Cardinal Buoys
Cardinal Buoys – Are marked YELLOW and
BLACK and used to indicate the safest
route.
North Cardinal Buoys have their top
half BLACK and the bottom
YELLOW with a top mark of two
BLACK cones pointing up (like a
needle on a compass).
South Cardinal Buoys have their top
half YELLOW and the bottom
BLACK with a top mark of two
BLACK cones pointing down.
East Cardinal Buoys are painted
BLACK with a horizontal YELLOW
band in the midsection with top
marks of two BLACK cones pointing
away from each other (the top cone
pointing up, the bottom cone
pointing down).
West Cardinal Buoys are painted
YELLOW with a horizontal BLACK
band in the midsection with top
marks of two BLACK cones pointing
toward each other (the top cone
pointing down, the bottom cone
pointing up).
Other Buoys
Many other types of buoys and beacons
exist, including Mooring Buoys, Cautionary
Buoys, Range Day Beacons, Diving Buoys,
Information Buoys, and others. Research
and be able to identify the various types of
buoys and beacons used for the area you
are boating in, before you hit the water.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Environmental protection is everyone’s
responsibility. The bigger part we play in the
environmental protection of our recreational
areas, the more secure we make them for
future visits and future generations.
Common sense, for the most part, helps
guide us in what is and what is not
acceptable environmental behavior. For
clarity, however, governments are stepping
up more and more to ensure that minimum
standards for environmental protection are
not only communicated but also enforced.
Be aware of the applicable environmental
regulations for the area in which you are
boating.
Failure to comply with area environmental
regulations may result in significant fines,
penalties and/or possible jail time.
Fuel and Oil
All areas in North America have strict
regulations about the discharge of fuel or oil
products into open waters. These
contaminants endanger our watersheds and
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Take care to minimize spills while refueling.
Fill tanks to less than their capacity. Clean
fuel spills with dry rags and dispose of them
properly once on shore.
Waste Disposal
Don’t leave it behind! Take your garbage
with you when you go. Bag all refuse to be
disposed of properly when on shore.
Noise Pollution
Many areas have regulations which restrict
noise levels. Some boating takes place in
areas with residences near the water. Be
courteous; minimize the noise in close
proximity to residential areas.
Wash/Wake
The wash and wake of your vessel can
have devastating effect on swimmers,
divers, other vessels in the water, and to
personal property that may be moored at
the shore. Boat operators are required to be
attentive in identifying the potential for
danger caused by the wake and wash of
their vessel. Reduce speeds as necessary
to avoid unfortunate incidents.
CCBL1 USAGE
Maximum Capacities are affixed to the
vessel indicating the maximum load and
horsepower ratings for BOTH the Full and
Half Boat configurations. For the user’s
reference and safety, a pictorial diagram of
each configuration is placed with each
rating on the boat. Take notice to avoid
exceeding manufacturer’s maximum
capacities. Failure to adhere to these
warnings could cause damage to property,
personal injury, or death.
CCBL1 Half Boat Configuration
CCBL1 Half Boat configuration lists its
maximum capacities on the top portion of
the capacity label, which is affixed to the
inner cockpit of the vessel in its starboard
aft (Right Rear) section.
The Half Boat configuration is affixed with
two sets of metal plates at the bow and
stern of the vessel. Always mount your
motor to the stern motor mounting plates
when operating the boat with a Half Boat
Configuration.
CAPSIZE HAZARD. This boat in the HALF
BOAT configuration requires motor
placement to be secured to the AFT portion
of the vessel ONLY. Bow Motor Mounts are
for FULL BOAT configuration ONLY.
Improper motor placement will significantly
decrease the stability of the vessel and
could cause it to capsize.
Technical specifications HALF BOAT
1’ 6 ⅞” High, 4’ 4½ “ Wide, 6’ 3” Long
(479 mm High, 1334 mm Wide, 1906 mm
long)
Weight, 99 pounds (45 kg)
CCBL1 Full Boat Configuration
CCBL1 Full Boat configuration takes two
separate Half Boats and joins them with a
dovetail connector creating a full 12-foot
boat.
For Full Boat assembly, your Half Boat
products must be fitted with manufacturer-
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at the time of assembly. Use of non-
compliant parts by the end user, and parts
not installed by the manufacturer are a
potential safety hazard and will void
warranty.
All Latches and Pins must be securely
installed and utilized while the boat is in Full
Boat configuration.
Once the Full Boat has been assembled, a
motor (up to 2 KW or 3 HP) can be mounted
on either end of the vessel at the Bow Motor
Mounts.
As a plastic vessel, there will always be
some flexibility between the two halves of a
Full Boat configuration. Temperature
variations can affect the vessel to expand or
contract to a very minor degree. While on
the water, it is possible that some
movement between the HALF Boats will
occur as a result and a small amount of
water between the two halves may froth at
the top seam where the two Half Boats are
joined.
Technical specifications FULL BOAT
1’ 6⅞” High, 4’ 4½” Wide, 12’ 6” Long
(479 mm High, 1334 mm Wide, 3810 mm
Long)
Weight, 198 pounds (90 kg)
At Castaway Boats, we are constantly
striving to improve the products we supply
to our customers. In an effort to improve the
products we create, we reserve the right to
adjust or alter the dimensions, shape, and
construction of the hull, dovetail connection,
or seat as they are listed here. Please note
that the hull, dovetail connection, and seat
are constructed of a polyethylene
plastic that is susceptible to shrinkage and
expansion to a small degree as result of
temperature changes. The dimensions
listed in this manual will alter slightly as
these plastic parts are subjected to such
temperature changes.
CCBL1 Seats
Your CCBL1 Half Boat comes with a bench
seat which is easily installed in the cockpit
by placing the bottom slots of the seat in the
inner side grooves. The seat is easily
adjusted by sliding it forward or backward to
meet the comfort of the boater.
CCBL1 Container Configuration
No Boat Trailer? No Problem!
The CCBL1 takes your 12-foot boat and
turns it into a handy container that fits easily
into most standard truck boxes.
In Container mode, the CCBL1 utilizes a
unique weather-resistant tongue-and-
groove system which fits a top Half Boat to
the bottom Half Boat, forming a clamshell-
type container capable of storing your
motor, gear, cooler, or whatever else you
decide.
The weather-resistant seal, although not
designed to be air tight, could become so
under some circumstances. Please do not
let children play inside. The CCBL1
container is not fit for human or animal
occupancy.