GALA VIKING V500 User manual

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VIKING
Deluxe / Fishing
V500
V580
V580F
V650
V650F
User’s Manual

Series VIKING
CONTENTS
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Part 1. Specifications and assembling Page
1. Models and specifications 2
2. Standard features and optional equipment 2
3. Boat views 3
4. Boat assembling 6
5. Valves operation 7
6. Electric system 8
7. Fuel system 9
Part 2. Safety and precautions
8. Recommendation signs 10
9. An important message 10
10. Certification 11
11. Identification 11
12. Manufacturer’s ID plate 11
13.Motor type, installation and operating 13
14. Boat operating instructions: 15
a. Distribution of the load
b. Checklist before departing 15
c. Rules to observe during navigation 16
d. Mooring and towing 17
e. Lifting 17
f. Trailer 17
15. In case of accident 18
16. Environment 18
17. Maintenance: 19
a. Cleaning
b. Air tightness of inflatable tube 19
c. Maintenance of stainless steel 20
d. Maintenance of aluminium, plywood seats and floor 20
e. Winterizing and storage 20
f. Regular inspections 20
18. Contacts and Service 20
V500, V580, V650,
V580F, V650F
User’s Manual

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1. MODELS AND SPECIFICATIONS
VIKING V500, V580F, V650, V650F are RIB models with aluminium hull and remote steering,
including steering console and double seat.
2. STANDARD FEATURES AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Models V500 V580 V580F V650 V650F
Length overall cm 500 580 580 650 650
ft/inches 16’5’’ 19’0’’ 19’0’’ 21’4’’ 21’4’’
Width overall cm 215 250 250 250 250
ft/inches 7’1’’ 8’2’’ 8’2’’ 8’2’’ 8’2’’
Tube diameter max cm 52 60 60 60 60
inches 20‘’ 24‘’ 24‘’ 24‘’ 24‘’
Bare boat weight kg 265 370 370 450 450
lbs 583 814 814 990 990
Loading capacity kg 1000 1500 1500 1800 1800
lbs 2200 3300 3300 3960 3960
Passenger capacity pers 9 12 12 14 14
Number of chambers 5 5 5 5 5
Engine power max HP 100 150 150 175 175
kW 73.5 110 110 129 129
Engine weight max kg 180 250 250 300 300
lbs 396 550 550 660 660
Engine shaft length inches 20’’ 20’’ 20’’ 20’’ 20’’
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All the dimensions are + or - 3%. All the weights are + or - 20%
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3. BOAT VIEWS
VIKING V500 general view ( with some options):
VIKING V580F STANDARD FEATURES:
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• Bolster seat S-06 with 2 folding seats
• Rear locker with access, no rear seat
VIKING V650 STANDARD FEATURES:
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• Driver seat S-07 with 2 folding seats, rear seat and two level storage with handrails
• Rear locker with w/ seat and seat back
• Bow cushion
VIKING V650F STANDARD FEATURES:
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• Bolster seat S-06 with 2 folding seats
• Rear locker with access, no rear seats
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT:
• Bow step plate w/ cleat, roller and back
• Fuel system with tank : 75 lit for V500, 100 lit for V580/V580F, 200 lit for V650/V650F
• Electric equipment package
• Towing arch w/ 2 cleats & tow eye.
• T-top with top mounting plate
• Overall cover, console/seat covers
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• Two side step panels with handles (exept V500)
STANDARD FEATURES:
• Deep “V” powder-coated aluminium hull with SELF-BAILING cockpit, doubled drains, transom
extensions, motor well, bow locker, keel guard
• 4 lifting eyes, 2 rear and 1 bow tow eyes
• Soft curved 5-chamber Valmex / Hypalon buoyancy tube with cverpressure valve, 12 handles
and rubbing strake with splash guard
• Two paddles, high-efficiency foot pump
• Repair kit and manual
VIKING V500 STANDARD FEATURES:
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• Driver seat S-04 with folding seat
• Rear locker with w/ seat and back rest
• Bow cushion
VIKING V580 STANDARD FEATURES:
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• Driver seat S-05 with 2 folding seats
• Rear locker with w/ seat and back pads
• Bow cushion

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3. BOAT VIEWS
VIKING V650 general view (with some optional equipment):
VIKING V650F general view (with some optional equipment):
VIKING V580 general view (with some optional equipment):
VIKING V580F general view (with some optional equipment):
3. BOAT VIEWS

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5.
VALVES OPERATION
a) INFLATION-DEFLATION VALVE operation:
b) OVERPRESSURE VALVE operation:
Overpressure valve protects the
boat against unexpected pressure
increase over the maximum working
limit. In case of any tube pressure
increase or overinflating the gasket
of the valve will open automatically,
release all excessive air and bring
the tube pressure to nominal. Make
sure that the valve cup is always
clean. Check the valve operation
during boat maintenance.
c) DRAIN VALVE operation:
WARNING
OVERINFLATING AND OVERHEATING OF YOUR BOAT MAY CAUSE THE
BOAT DAMAGE. AVOID OVERPUMPING THE BOAT, LEAVING THE BOAT
NOT COVERED, USING HIGH-PRESSURE INFLATORS. USE MANOMETER TO
CHECK THE PRESSURE IN THE TUBE REGULARLY.
Inflation-deflation valve has PUSH-
PUSH operating system: pressing
the central pin the valve switches
between OPEN and CLOSED. To
inflate the tube put the pin to
CLOSED position (pin moves UP).
To deflate the tube put the pin to
OPEN position (pin moves DOWN).
After inflation every valve must be
closed with the valve plug tight to
ensure airtightness of the tube.
4. BOAT ASSEMBLING
Step 1:
Open the boat
Step 2:
Assemble and
install steering
console
Step 3:
Install outboard
motor
Step 4:
Install double
seat
Step 5:
Inflate the boat
- Inspect the condition of the package for and report
to your dealer if you find any damages.
- Remove all the packaging plastic and cardboard
carefully. Do not use knife.
- Check the completeness of the boat and make sure
that no any parts are missing. You must report the
missing part to your dealer immediately.
Unpack the steering console. Connect and secure the
steering cable to the steering system. Install steering
wheel. If your boat is expected to feature electric start
– install the battery tray on the deck under steering
console. Assemble and mount control box on the right
side of the console. Make sure the handle in upper
position does not touch the railing. Install the steering
console on the deck with bolts with washers and
tighten them.
Install the outboard motor following the motor user’s
manual.
Unpack the double seats and install them on the deck
with bolts with washers and tighten them.
- Open the pump, connect the pump hose to the pump
onto inflation opening.
- Connect bayonet adapter of the pump hose to the
valve
- Inflate the rear compartments first up to pressure
slightly below nominal, and the bow compartment
the last up to the nominal pressure. In this case the
flexible baffles in the tube will move towards the rear
compartments and equalize the pressure in all
compartments.
You may use the manometer to measure the pressure
level to ensure the best performance of the boat and
make sure that the pressure is about nominal level.
Nominal tube pressure is mentioned on Capacity Plate
IMPORTANT!!! WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THE BOAT
ASSEMBLING AND THE OUTBOARD MOTOR RIGGING
TO BE MANAGED BY CERTIFIED BOAT DEALER ONLY!
Drain system includes: a) two drain
through-hull fittings at the bottom of
the rear compartment wall with two
expanding plugs, b) one way drain
valves on the boat transom, c)
connecting tube. The cockpit of the
boats is self bailing. To drain thew
water in the cockpit take out the
expanding plugs and water will drain
out automatically. For effective
draining inspect drain system regularly
and make sure it is always clean, free
of debris and has no any damages.
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b)
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