Joker Boat Clubman 24 User manual

JOKER BOAT Srl
OWNER’S MANUAL
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• CANTIERE: JOKER BOAT Srl
Via S.Maria 98 - 20093
COLOGNO MONZESE (MI)
OWNER MANUAL
INDEX
• INTRODUCTION:Pag.4
• REGULATIONS AND DANGER LEVELS:Pag.5
• SECTION 1: EC Certification
and Main Features. Pag.6-11
• SECTION 2: Instructions for Inflating Pag.12
• SECTION 3: Safety Regulations Pag.13-21
• SECTION 4: How to ManageThe Boat Pag.22-30
• SECTION 5: Indications on Sailing The Boat Pag.31-37
• SECTION 6: Instructions for Cleaning,
Repairing and Laying-up Pag.38-43
• SECTION 7: Plant Diagrams Pag.44-53
• SECTION 8: Warranty Pag.54-56
•WARRANTY STATEMENT Pag.57-63

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INTRODUCTION
The manufacturer thanks you for your preference in purchasing
this model of boat:“Joker Boat”
Rest assured that your choice is supported by the quality of this
product,which will undoubtedly meet your requirements.
Our boat was built in compliance with European Regulations for
both design and assembly,which is the Manufacturer’s standard.
Moreover the“Joker Boat“ dinghy was designed to ensure its
buoyancy,and partial navigation,even if the tubes are deflated or
damaged,since it combines boat quality with inflatable dinghy
advantages.
This manual was written to help you sail safely and enjoy your
dinghy.It contains information regarding the boat,its plants and
apparatus supplied and installed,with functioning and
maintenance.
Before using your boat please read this manual carefully in order to
become acquainted with it.
If this is your first boat or if you are moving on to a type of boat that
you are not familiar with,for your comfort and safety,ensure that
you have acquired handling experience and practice before taking
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REGULATIONS AND DANGER LEVELS
•Reference Regulations:
• ISO 10240 Regulation relative to
Owner Manual texts.
• ISO 8999 e ISO 11192 Regulations relative to the definition
of ISO pictograms to be applied
on diagrams/plants.
DANGER LEVELS
The manual contains notes,identified as shown below,which
contain instructions relative to safety or to environmental health.
Read and DO NOT NEGLECT TO APPLY THEM.
A note like this indicates that there is a serious risk
that is likely to cause death or permanent serious injury,
if appropriate precautions are not taken.
A note like this indicates the existence of a risk that
may cause death or injury if appropriate precautions are not taken.
A note like this indicates reference to the application
of safety or environmental protection practices,or draws attention to
unsafe behaviour that might cause injury to persons or damage to the
craft,its components or the environment.
ATTENTION
WARNING
DANGER

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EC CERTIFICATION AND MAIN FEATURES
The EC marking indicates that the inflatable craft was built in
compliance with the“European Directive 94/25 CE”applied to
pleasure craft.
BEAUFORT WIND SCALE AND CORRESPONDING STATE OF THE SEA AFTER A
FEW HOURS OF WIND AWAY FROM THE COAST.
Force Denomination Knots Km/h mt/sec State of the sea and wave
height,in metres.
0 Calm <1 <1 0–0,2 Calm 0
1 Light air 1–3 1-5 0,3-1,5
2 Light breeze 4-6 6-11 1,6-3,3 Almost calm 0,2
3 Gentle breeze 7-10 12-19 3,4-5,4
4 Moderate breeze 11-16 20-28 5,5-7,9 Small waves 0,5
5 Strong breeze 17-21 29-38 8,0-10,7 Large waves 1,25
6 Fresh wind 22-27 39-49 10,8-13,8 2,0
7 Strong wind 28-33 50-61 13,9-17,1 Very large waves 2,5
8 Gale 34-40 62-74 17,2-20,7 Rough sea 4
9 Strong gale 41-47 75-88 20,8-24,4 Very rough sea 6
10 Storm 48-55 89-102 24,5-28,4 Heavy 9
11 Violent storm 56-63 103-117 28,5-32,6 Very heavy 14
12 Hurricane 64 118 32,7 Stormy 14
over over over over
REMEMBER:
CAT. PROG. “A” = NO LIMITS
CAT. PROG. “B” = FORCE 8 WINDS – WAVES UP TO 4 METRES
CAT. PROG. “C” = FORCE 6 WINDS – WAVES UP TO 6 METRES
CAT. PROG. “D” = FORCE 4 WINDS – WAVES UP TO 0.5 METRES

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CERTIFYING BODY: Italian Naval Register (RINA)
Via Corsica,12 16128 - Genoa
ITALY
Aboard there are a Manufacturer Plate and 2 hull identification
plates.
• ISO 14945 Manufacturer Plate:
The Manufacturer Plate is always located in a clearly visible
position,for instance near the dashboard,and must never be
removed or tampered with.
- Name of Manufacturer JOKER BOAT Srl
-Address Via S. Maria, 98
20093 Cologno Monzese
-Type of assessment A + a ....................................
- Design Category .............................................
- Max transportable weight Kg.........................................
-Type .............................................

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HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER PLATES ISO 10087 (C.I.N.)
There are two hull identification number plates aboard.
One is fitted to the right of the stern mirror at least 300 mm from
the boat axle.The second plate is resined into a concealed point on
the boat of which only the manufacturer knows the whereabouts.
THE PLATES MUST NEVER BE MOVED OR TAMPERED WITH.
The C.I.N.identifies the following:
- Manufacturer Nationality ITALIA........................
- Manufacturer Code JBO .........................
- Serial Number .....................................
- Month of Construction .....................................
-Year of Construction .....................................
-Year of Sale or Use .....................................
It is fundamental for these number plates to be
present aboard the boat as they are the only form of recognition
and identification for it and without them the craft is not compliant
with current legislation.The plates should never be removed,so
any tampering or removal not authorised by the boat builder is the
full responsibility of the owner.
ATTENTION
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PLANTS YES NO
ELECTRICS PLANT
FUEL PLANT
BILGE PLANT
FIRE-FIGHTING EQUIPMENT OPTIONAL
LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT OPTIONAL

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315 370 420 470 515 540 580 600 650
Max Legth
Mt. 3.16 3.63 4.08 4.95 5.30 5.48 5.90 6.01 6.57
Max width
Mt. 1.59 1.67 1.82 2.18 2.23 2.36 2.30 2.51 2.48
Max height
Mt. 0.52 0.55 0.58 0.70 0.77 0.79 0.81 0.86 0.97
Weight of
the boat * 53 80 100 250 350 400 320 480 500
Full load
sisplacement 0.35 1.25 1.35 0.98 1.16 1.38 1.47 1.70 2.10
t.
Tubolars
Ø 4245 48 52 55 5555 5555
Number of
compartments 3 4 4 6 6 6 6 5 6
People on
board 3 5 6 8 7 10 10 15 16
max N°
Max weight
( with people
on boat) 270 450 540 720 630 900 900 900 1440
Kg.
Tankage lt. 100 83 110 165
Max power
advised 14.7 26.5 37 56 885 96 90 118 166
Kw.
* (Without equipement, liquid, and engine)
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19’ 21’ 23’ 24’ 24’efb 26’ 28’ 28’efb 30’ 33’
5.60 6.20 6.98 7.46 7.46 7.93 8.50 8.50 9.04 10.00
2.26 2.50 2.58 2.99 2.99 2.99 3.15 3.15 3.15 3.60
0.75 0.89 0.96 1.12 1.12 1.10 1.23 1.23 1.23 2.04
400 450 750 750 1200 900 1200 1500 1900
1.17 1.80 2.20 2.77 2.77 4.60 3.49 3.49 4.40 5.00
52 55 58 62 62 63 64 64 65 78
66 66 6 6 8 8 8 8
12 12 15 16 16 15 16 16 15 20
1080 1080 1080 1440 1440 1980 1440 1440 1440 2000
100 110 200 390 390 380 590 590 550 770
85 110 166 221 231 221 368 368 442 662

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR INFLATING/DEFLATING THE TUBES
The inflatable dinghy comprises tubes made up of two or more
compartments that are not interconnected;valves for
inflating/deflating (one per compartment) are maintenance-free
since they are kept clean by simply plugging them up to stop dirt
obstructing the mechanisms.
INFLATING
Open the plugs and use the supplied pump to inflate the
compartments to“volume”without distinction,but do not
pressurise them.Subsequently raise to operating pressure
(0.2 Bars) and close the plugs.
If the dinghy is left in the sun,check tube pressure;if the pressure
is found to be higher than that recommended by the manufacturer,
deflate the compartments slightly.
Do not use compressors and/or other types of
inflating equipment not approved by the boat builder
DEFLATING
Unscrew the cap and at the same time press and rotate the inflating
valve lock by 90°.
To deflate the dinghy tubes completely use the supplied pump by
inverting the pump tube connection.
WARNING

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SECTION 3
SAFETY REGULATIONS
The manual contains recommendations and basic rules of conduct
for using the boat in complete safety.
Although it is not possible to offer safety information for all
potential situations,in general it is recommended that you:
• regularly check which safety requirements are in force;
• ensure the boat and plants are kept fully efficient;
• have the boat inspected by the dealer where it was purchased or
by an authorised mechanic at least once a year;
• always check weather and seagoing conditions before setting out;
• keep the boat fully efficient above all,which means in the state in
which it was delivered to you.
ANY ACCIDENT INVOLVING THE BOAT OR TO THIRD PARTIES DERIVING FROM
MALICE/NEGLECT/NON-COMPLIANT USE OF THE CRAFT, OR FROM
MODIFICATIONS TO THE STRUCTURE OR TO EQUIPMENT THAT HAVE NOT BEEN
APPROVED BY COMPETENT BODIES AND ARE NOT AUTHORISED BY THE
MANUFACTURER, WILL BE THE FULL RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BOAT’S OWNER.
FUELLING
Procedures to apply before and during fuelling.
Switch off all electrical devices,including the motor/s,electrical
appliances,the blower (vapour extractor),lights etc.etc.
Extinguish cigarettes and/or other objects that may produce
sparks or flames.
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Close all openings,including hatches and portholes if there are
any etc.etc.
Fuel vapours are explosive and may linger in the lower
part of a craft where they may accidentally ignite.
During refuelling operations,keep all hatches and portholes closed.
Post–fuelling procedures:
Close the fuel tank cap and clean any spilled fuel.
Open all hatches and peaks,portholes and motor housing
etc.,ensuring by sight and smell whether any vapours/fumes
or fuel leaks are present.If there are any leaks and/or
vapours,identify and eliminate the cause before starting up
the motor/s.
If your dinghy is fitted with an awning (e.g.for nautical
camping),air it before starting up the motor/s.
Fuel vapours are highly explosive (especially in the
case of petrol).In order to avoid the risk of explosion or fire,eye
and smell check for any leaks or spillage of fuel,or the presence or
accumulation of vapours in the fuel tank area or in the other ports.
Before starting up the motors,always run the vapour aspirator for
at least 4 minutes
DANGER
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REMEMBER FIRE DANGER ALWAYS
Fire may be caused by:
Crew negligence when smoking,the presence aboard of flammable
liquids,electrical contacts,a propulsion motor,errors in fuelling
procedure or if maintenance has not be performed as required.
Once again,it is important that the crew behave correctly and that the
boat is kept in order to avoid serious damage to it and to persons.
Easily flammable products must not be kept aboard.
However,if a fire does occur aboard,switch off motor/s and fuel
tank housing extractors immediately,check to see if it is an
electrical component or in any case a small-scale fire that does not
involve flammable liquids,in which case use a suitable fire
extinguisher to try and put the fire out completely.
Extinguishers or any other fire-fighting equipment
must not be kept in compartments with key locks,but in easily
accessible and clearly indicated locations.
If it is a fire that involves the supply system or flammable liquids,
there is a greater risk of explosion.
If necessary abandon the boat,ensuring that all passengers are
wearing lifejackets.If possible,before abandoning the boat,try to
inform the rescue unit of your position.
WARNING
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After leaving the boat move away from it QUICKLY and ensure you
keep well away from it,since the burning fuel may spread over the
surface of the water,in the area around the boat.
For the same reason,do not use rescue flares before reaching a safe
distance from the boat,in order to avoid explosions.
FLOODING/SHIPPING WATER:
This boat has been built applying criteria that enable it to face
contrary sea and wind conditions.But good skippers should use all
their expertise to evaluate sea and weather conditions in order to
conduct their pleasure outings in the most responsible possible
manner,and should be severely self-critical with regard to their
own capabilities.
- Flooding/shipping water or capsizing may be caused by
various factors,such as having:
• ignored sea and weather conditions.
• loaded the boat incorrectly.
• manoeuvred or docked the boat incorrectly.
- If flooding was caused by aft wave action,try to turn the boat and
face waves with the prow.
- Check that the bilge pumps (if fitted) are operating and assist
emptying by using buckets and manual pumps.
If the boat has flooded or is shipping water,it may
become unstable and capsize.
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- If flooding was caused by hull perforation,use any available object
to plug it (rags/cloths/wooden tools etc.) and get back to the
nearest port immediately.
Remember that this is an inflatable dinghy and even when it floods
the risk that it will sink is almost to be excluded (if the
compartments are undamaged),so try and keep calm,and empty
the water out of the cockpit as soon as possible.
Moreover,remember that the cockpit is already fitted with drainage
limbers.
Always leave valves and cockpit drainage plugs open
during navigation.Do not obstruct cockpit drainage outlets at any
time.Do not leave bulky material in front of drainage outlets.
Exhaust valve (where fitted) Cockpit drainage limbers
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However,when the sea is rough,keep all ports closed,wear
lifejackets and try to get into the nearest port.
Remember,it is implicit that the boat is the safest place for the
crew,so the decision to abandon it must be rooted in extremely
serious conditions where it is impossible to steer and there is a
serious risk of sinking.
In this case (ifVHF is available),transmit a MAY DAY message
before abandoning the boat,informing the rescue unit of position.
Before entering the water,ensure that everyone is wearing a
lifejacket and that you have rescue flare signals with you and that
you launch one immediately;in fact,when the sea is rough it is not
always possible to identify another boat on the horizon,but you
may be seen thanks to your rescue flare signals.
MEMORANDUM
Personal floatation devices/lifejackets:
All passengers must have a suitable type of floatation
device of the correct size available (including children).
Each boat must have at least one approved ring-type lifebuoy
with a recovery line attached to the hull.
By law all floatation devices (if not worn) and lifejackets must
be located in accessible positions.They must be removed
from their cases,prepared for wearing and located in a place
that is clearly indicated and easy to access in case of necessity.
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During navigation floatation devices must not be kept
in compartments with key locks,but in easily accessible and clearly
indicated locations.
CHILDREN and all non-swimmers MUST WEAR A FLOATATION
DEVICE AT ALL TIMES.Always check that floatation devices for
children are of the right size and that they are operational.Never
hesitate to ask all those on board to wear floatation devices at any
time you feel that circumstances require it:
Example:sudden deterioration of weather/sea conditions or if the
boat is damaged etc.etc.
Always keep self-inflating life raft sheets attached to
the hull.
IN BRIEF
Recommendations for using safety equipment
We recommend you keep the following standard safety equipment
aboard:
• Fire extinguishers (the right type and number,located in suitable
places.The position must be IDENTIFIED with the special label).
Always service fire-fighting equipment before the
expiry date.
WARNING
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Replace expired or discharged fire-fighting
equipment with similar or larger capacity devices.
• personal floatation devices (belts/lifejackets,one for each person
transported).
• ring-type lifebuoy with a recovery line.
Always service life-saving devices before the expiry date.
Replace expired or damaged lifesaving devices with
similar or larger capacity device.
• berthing fenders,lines and hooks for seagoing.
• luminous signals (day and night types,valid and approved).
• one or more electrical torches,preferably watertight,with spare
batteries.
• maps for navigating in that area.
• emergency first aid kit (valid).
• manually operated bilge pump.
• a suitable anchor and a sufficiently long line to moor in safety
even in adverse weather conditions.
We strongly recommend the objects listed above
but you should consult the competent authorities with regard to
the minimum safety requirements,compliant with Safety
Regulations
ATTENTION
WARNING
WARNING
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