Newport Vessels DANA Original instruction manual

Owner’s Manual and
Safety Instructions
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Dear Valued Customer,
Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of a Newport
Vessels inatable boat.
This full owner’s manual can be downloaded from the Newport
website (www.newportvessels.com). In addition, we invite you to
visit the Newport Vessels Video Library and FAQ’s. We have put
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Enjoy your Newport Vessels inatable and happy boating!
Sincerely,
The Newport Vessels Team

Contents
1. Boat Models & Specs............................................................................3
2. Conformity Declarations.......................................................................3
Assembly ..........................................................................................4
3. Assembly and Disassembly ...................................................................4
Floor Assembly..................................................................................5
Side Joiner Assembly.........................................................................5
Air Floor Assembly ............................................................................6
Disassembly .....................................................................................6
Cleaning Procedures..........................................................................6
4. Operation information .........................................................................6
Safety ...............................................................................................6
Aspects of Environment Protection....................................................7
Ination - Deation...........................................................................7
Loading ............................................................................................7
Operation: Rowing............................................................................7
Operation: Outboard Motor..............................................................8
Towing – Anchoring- Mooring .........................................................8
Air Chamber Failure ..........................................................................8
Water Hazards ..................................................................................8
Beaching...........................................................................................8
Storage.............................................................................................8
Use in Higher Altitudes .....................................................................8
5. Repair Procedure..................................................................................9
Small Tears, Cuts, and Punctures .......................................................9
Large Repairs of Skin, Seams, Bulkheads, and Transom ......................9
Installing New Check Valves ..............................................................9
6. Warranty..............................................................................................9
EC Declaration of Conformity ............................................................9
Warranty Claim ................................................................................9
7. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:......................................................................10

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1. Boat Models & Specs
DANA DEL MAR NEWPORT BAJA CATALINA
SEASCAPE SANTA CRUZ
WOOD
FLOOR
MODELS
INFLATED
LENGTH
INFLATED
WIDTH CHAMBERS WEIGHT
MAX
POWER MAX LOAD
MAX
PERSONS
DANA 8’10” 5’ 3 + 1 107 lbs 10 HP 1067 lbs 3
DEL MAR 9’6” 5’ 3 + 1 116 lbs 10 HP 1124 lbs 4
NEWPORT 10’6” 5’3” 3 + 1 132 lbs 15 HP 1248 lbs 5
BAJA 11’9” 5’6” 3 + 1 160 lbs 20 HP 1519 lbs 6
CATALINA 12’6” 5’6” 3 + 1 160 lbs 20 HP 1603 lbs 6
AIR FLOOR
MODELS
INFLATED
LENGTH
INFLATED
WIDTH CHAMBERS WEIGHT
MAX
POWER MAX LOAD
MAX
PERSONS
SEASCAPE 9’ 5’ 3 + 1 98 lbs 10 HP 1067 lbs 3
SANTA CRUZ 10’ 5’ 3 + 1 108 lbs 10 HP 1124 lbs 4
ATTENTION! Do not use a compressed air source (such as a compressor)
to inate boats. Over-ination through the use of compressed air may result in
ruptured seams and/or bulkheads.
2. Conformity Declarations
EN ISO 6185 for boats below 2.5m length EC Approvals for boats larger than 2.5m according to EC
directive 94/25/EC.

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3. Assembly and Disassembly
• Remove any sharp object from at surface
where the boat will be assembled and
inated.
• Unfold and spread out the boat at.
Assembly
CHECK CAP
GASKET
LAYOUT ON FLAT
SMOOTH SURFACE
ATTACH PUMP TO
VALVES
1
2
3
• Attach the valves in their proper place. Check
that the cap gasket is in place. Attach valve
retainer to each valve.
INFLATE BOAT 30%
OF CAPACITY
4
NOTE: The one-way valve makes ination easy.
The inner valve design allows air to ow into the
hull but not out. Make sure the plastic stem is
in the lock position for ination, by pushing it in
and turning clockwise. To unlock the valve and
release air, push in and turn counter-clockwise.
• When using the boat for the rst time, fully
inate it by attaching the foot pump to each
of the tube chamber valves, one at a time,
and when pumping, ensure that a balance of
pressure between the chambers is maintained
until the boat has been fully inated.
When the boat is fully inated, unscrew the
valves and allow approximately 70% of the
air to escape. Screw the valves on again, and
continue assembling the boat.
• If the boat has been previously inated, attach
foot pump to each valve, one at a time, and
add air to each chamber to 30% of their
capacity.
NOTE: Do not inate the keel until the oor boards have been installed.

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INSERT
FLOORBOARDS
NOTE: Depending on the size of your boat, there may be more or less than 4 total oor boards
to t your particular vessel size. In this case, please use the same basic procedure above but
treating the extra boards as extensions of board #4 in step 6.
Side Joiner Assembly
ATTACH SIDE
JOINERS
SNAP DOWN INTO
PLACE
Floor Assembly
IDENTIFY AND
LAYOUT BOARDS 7
68
NOTE: Identifying
number on oor
boards must face
upwards.
5
• Insert oor board No. 1 in bow of boat.
• Insert oor board No. 4 in transom of boat.
No. 4
IDENTIFY AND
LAYOUT BOARDS
No. 1
• Insert oor board No. 2 into oor boat No 1.
• Insert oor board No. 3 into oor boards No. 2
and 4 and press down.
• Slide an oar (a) under the bottom of the
boat to raise the oor boards (b) over the at
surface. Attach side joiners (c). Repeat the
procedure on opposite side of the boat.
• Identify numbers on the oor boards and lay
them out at on the ground.

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INSTALL SEAT
9
Air Floor Assembly
1. Put the drop stitch air oor in the boat. Insert
the edge of the drop stitch oor between the
oor and inside of the tube.
2. Inate the drop stitch air oor to 8.0 psi.
3. Install the seat (which is an option on certain
models).
4. Finish inating the air chambers one after the
other in order to maintain equal amount of air.
DO NOT inate any chamber to full capacity at
the one time. Install valve caps.
5. Inate the keel and attach valve caps
Disassembly
NOTE: The boat should be clean and dry
before rolling up for storage. Remove any
sand and debris.
1. Unscrew all air valves to deate the boat.
2. Remove the seat.
3. Remove side joiners from oor boards.
4. Raise one of the middle oor boards rst,
and then remove the rest of the middle oor
boards. Remove bow and transom boards
last.
5. Put oor boards, side joiners and oars in
carrying bag.
6. Using the foot pump as a suction device,
remove excess air from each chamber.
7. With the boat now at, tuck the tube where
the oar locks are into the boat. Roll up the
boat from either end and place it in the
carrying bag along with the pump.
Cleaning Procedures
Rinse your boat when possible, after each use.
At the end of a season, wash it out in soapy
water or with washing-up liquid. Rinse, let dry
then apply talcum powder before folding up
the boat. Store in a dry place.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use a vinyl-preserving
agent on fabric surfaces. Chemicals in such
agents will dry out the fabric.
4. Operation
information
Safety
Beware of offshore winds and currents!
It is the responsibility of the boat’s operator
to know all laws applicable to boats and to
comply with those laws when equipping and
operating the boat.
Rules and regulations may vary depending on
the following conditions: The location of the
boat’s operation and the requirements of local
authorities; the use of the boat, the particular
time of the day during which the boat is being
used, the conditions under which the boat is
• Install the seat (which is an option on certain
models).
NOTE: DO NOT inate any chamber to full
capacity at one time.
• Finish inating the air chambers one after the
other in order to maintain equal amount of air.
• Install valve caps.
• Inate the keel and screw on valve caps.
FINISH INFLATING
THE BOAT
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being operated, and the size, speed, course,
kind of boat (power, oars, etc.) and mode of
operation.
In addition to knowing and following the
applicable laws, please note the following:
1. Each passenger should wear the appropriate
clothing and wear an approved life jacket.
2. Ensure that all basic equipment is on board the
boat, including paddles / oars and an ination
pump. Be aware of the possible necessity of
additional safety equipment.
3. A boat should not be operated by an
individual under the inuence of drugs or
alcohol.
4. Weight must be distributed evenly. If your
motor-equipped boat is lightly loaded, do not
accelerate suddenly. Stability and handling
problems can occur if the operator mishandles
the craft.
5. The carrying capacity and the engine capacity
and maximum weight must not be exceeded.
6. Outboard motors are dangerous and can
cause injury and death when improperly
operated. Never equip or operate your boat
with a motor that is not approved for use with
the boat. Never approach at speed a swimmer
in the water or allow a swimmer to approach
the stern of the boat while the engine is
running.
7. Due attention should be given to winds and
tides, which can change and therefore affect
fuel consumption.
8. When boating in unknown waters, it is always
a wise precaution to obtain local knowledge
before setting out.
9. Always tell someone your time and place of
departure, your proposed route and the time
you expect to return.
10. The display of navigation lights may be
required. The user should ensure that
the boat should not be operated during
darkness or other hazardous weather
conditions unless correct navigational
lighting has been tted and is operating
properly.
11. Safety courses on boat handling are
available in most countries from national
or local organizations. Operators should
acquaint themselves with the general
rules of the waterways and the local water
conditions before taking a boat out.
12. On extended voyages due consideration
must be given to safety equipment such as
ares, rst aid kit, anchors, etc.
Aspects of Environment
Protection
In case of oil and fuel leakage, or in polluted or
dirty waters, clean or recuperate the waste in a
manner appropriate to the local environment.
Excessive noise and exhaust emission should be
avoided. Particular care should be used in the
disposal of residues, e.g. of paint, paint removing
substances or other cleansing agents.
Inflation - Deflation
1. Inate the boat with the foot pump supplied.
NOTE: When using a foot pump, the boat can
never be over–inated. If using an electric
inator, nish the ination procedure with the
pump supplied to obtain the correct ination
pressure.
2. The maximum ination pressure is 3.6 PSI
for the boat and 4.5 PSI for the keel and the
inatable oor. Depending on climate and
operating conditions, the pressure may require
monitoring during boat use to maintain a
correct ination level.
3. A boat inated for 2 to 3 days may lose
pressure and require re-ination to correct
operating pressure.
WARNING: DO NOT use a compressed air
source (i.e. compressor) to inate the boat.
Over-ination may result in ruptured seams
and/or bulkheads.
4. When inating, maintain a balance of air
between air chambers to prevent damage to
air chamber bulkheads.
Loading
1. DO NOT EXCEED THE WEIGHT CARRYING
CAPACITY INDICATED ON THE BOAT
IDENTIFICATION PLATE.
2. Each person in the boat should wear a life
jacket (personal otation device).
3. Oars or paddles, and a repair kit should be
carried on board for emergencies.
4. All loads placed in the boat should be
distributed evenly for proper boat trim.
Operation: Rowing
1. Inatable boats are equipped with oars and
thole-pins; certain models also come with

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a rowing –seat as standard. Ensure seat is
properly installed.
2. Install oars in thole-pins, attach thole-pin cap
screws.
NOTE: DO NOT use oars as levers: they could
break!
3. Local water conditions must be taken into
account before operating the boat with oars
or a small outboard motor. Boat power may
not be strong enough to overcome currents in
tidal inlets, small channels or shallows of shoal
water regions.
Operation: Outboard Motor
WARNING!
DO NOT OVERPOWER AND EXCEED THE
MAXIMUM WEIGHT OF THE MOTOR!
Overpowering can result in severe handling
and/or stability problems with serious
consequences.
USE A CIRCUIT BREAKER. This switch will stop
the engine if, for any reason, the operator
pulls the cord. When the boat is being
powered, passengers should hold onto the
lifeline in order to avoid falling overboard.
When operating the motor-powered boat
alone, sit on the seat preferably. Rapid
acceleration should be avoided to prevent
falling overboard backwards.
1. Regular checks should be made on motor
attachment screws. Loose screws will cause
erratic boat operation and possibly the loss of
your outboard motor!
2. Read the manual carefully before assembling
or operating the boat.
3. On board, check that the loads are not chang
or puncturing the boat skin.
Towing – Anchoring-
Mooring
1. The inatable MUST BE EMPTY when it is
towed by another boat. The towing line
should be secured to the “D”- rings on each
side of the inatable. The inatable must be
under constant supervision when it is being
towed.
2. Anchoring and mooring lines should be
secured to the bow “D” – ring.
Warning: Never tow your tender by the bow
ring, but use the side rings. If it has only one
bow ring, take the tender directly onboard
the towing boat. The bow ring should only be
used to attach a mooring line.
Air Chamber Failure
1. Should an air chamber get punctured, shift the
weight to the opposite side. Prevent, as much
as possible, further air leakage (by hand or
with webbing) and immediately proceed to the
nearest shore.
Water Hazards
1. Wrecks, reefs, rocky shores, sandbanks, and
shallows should be avoided or approached
with caution.
2. When boating in unfamiliar waters, obtain
information on local water hazards before
setting out.
Beaching
1. It is recommended not to use an engine when
beaching. Do not drag the boat across rocks,
sand, gravel or on a pavement as damage to
the boat skin may result.
2. If the boat is to be temporarily left on a beach,
part of the boat should be left in the water so
that the internal heat caused by exposure to
sunlight can escape and so that air pressure in
the tubes can decrease.
3. Cover the boat to block direct exposure to
sunlight if the boat is to be removed fro the
water for an extended period of time.
Storage
1. After use, the boat and all components should
be washed with a mild soap and rinsed with
fresh water. Dry all parts before storing in the
carrying bag. This will help prevent mold or
mildew.
2. Wooden parts should be inspected for
damage or deterioration. Surface scratches
or abrasions should be covered with a marine
grade varnish.
3. To keep the boat looking new, store the boat
in a cool and dry place and avoid excessive
exposure to direct sunlight.
IMPORTANT: Waxes or cleaners containing
alcohol SHOULD NOT be used on the boat
fabric. Alcohol will prematurely dry out the
boat fabric.
4. To avoid damaging the boat during storage,
do not place heavy objects on it.
Use in Higher Altitudes

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1. Normal full ination pressure is 3.6 PSI for the
tubes and 4.5 PSI for the keel and 8.0 PSI for
the drop stitch inatable oor. If the boat is
inated when at sea level (low altitude) and
is brought to a high altitude (i.e. for use in
a mountain lake), the air pressure must be
reduced at the higher altitude to prevent over
ination.
5. Repair Procedure
Small Tears, Cuts, and
Punctures
1. The repair of a small leak or puncture less than
½ inch (12.7mm) can be done with a round
patch, 3 inches (76.2mm) diameter, minimum.
2. Both patches and surface on the boat must be
dry and free of dirt and grease.
3. Apply 3 thin, even coats of adhesive to the
surface of the boat and the patch. Wait 5
minutes between each coat. After the 3rd
coat, wait 10-15 minutes before placing the
patch on the boat skin.
4. Wait for at least 24 hours before re-inating
the boat.
Large Repairs of Skin, Seams,
Bulkheads, and Transom
For all large repairs it is recommended to
contact your dealer. Also visit the video library
for this type of repair at www.newportvessels.
com
Installing New Check Valves
Lubricate the valve stem with silicone or soapy
water to facilitate installation.
6. Warranty
View www.newportvessels.com/warranty-info/
for all warranty information.
EC Declaration of
Conformity
According to EC Directive “Recreational Craft”
94/25/EC, Boat XV
We hereby declare that the boat described
below, at the time it is placed on the market,
meets, in its design, type and construction, the
basic safety requirements of the; EC Directive
for Recreational Craft
In the event of alterations, modications
made to the boat which have not been agreed
by us and which affect the “basic safety
requirements”, this declaration no longer
applies to that boat and is therefore null and
void.
Designation of the boat: Inatable Boat
Boat Type: The Dana, The Del Mar, The
Newport, The Baja, The Catalina, The
Seascape, The Santa Cruz.
Main Dimensions: (8’10’’ x 5’), (9’6’’ x 5’),
(10’6’’ x 5’3”), (11’9’’ x 5’6’’), (12’6’’ x 5’6’’),
(9’ x 5’), (10’ x 5’)
Design Category: C (designed for voyages in
coastal waters, large bays, estuaries, lakes and
rivers where conditions up to, and including,
wind force 6 and signicant wave heights up
to, and including 2m may be experienced.)
Certication Module: Aa
Application Directive: EC-Dir. (94/25/EC)
Recreational Craft
The product described above meets the
essential requirements of Directive 94/25/EC
Annex 1, points 3.2 and 3.3
Certicate of Conformity No.: 88.01.0618,
88.01.0626, 88.01.0629, 88.01.0630,
88.01.0632, 88.01.0633, 88.01.0635,
88.01.0635, 88.01.0636, 88.01.0638,
88.01.0639, 88.01.0640, 88.01.0641,
88.01.0645, 88.01.0646
Warranty Claim
Steps to Complete Warranty Claim:
1. Visit: www.newportvessels.com
2. Click “Warranty Claim” at the bottom footer
3. Fill in all information and click “Submit”

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7. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
When boating: learn and respect local regulations
and practices. Do not neglect the safety rules, this
could jeopardize your life and the lives of others.
CAUTION! DO NOT EXCEED
AUTHORIZED NUMBER OF PERSONS
OR WEIGHT.
NO ALCOHOL / DRUGS: Do not drink
alcohol or take drugs before or while
operating your boat. Ensure that all
passengers remain sober.
If using outboard motor, Always use
the stop switch lanyard: Your
outboard comes equipped with a stop
switch safety lanyard to prevent a
runaway boat in case the operator
falls overboard. Attach it to the operator, it could
save a life. THE PROPELLER IS DANGEROUS. KEEP
HANDS AWAY FROM THE PROPELLER.
Use personal otation device (PFDs):
PFDs are compulsory equipment.
Wear them.
Make sure your passengers remain
seated: sitting on the buoyancy tubes
may be comfortable at rest or at low
speeds provided your passengers use
the grab line. At planing speeds, in
rough water or during sharp turns, all passengers
should position themselves in seats or on the
oor. We will take no responsibility if this warning
is disregarded.
No bow riding: Bow riding is illegal in
most areas and is extremely
dangerous. Be especially careful when
docking: arms and legs may be
injured if they are outside the boat.
Keep clear of swimmers and divers:
Always avoid areas where divers/
swimmers are in the water. Keep
a sharp lookout especially when
operating near beaches and launch
sites. Shut off the motor when operating near
someone in the water.
OBSERVE THE RULES OF THE SEA. LEARN
TO CONTROL YOUR BOAT CORRECTLY AND
TO RESPECT THE NAVIGATION RULES. TAKE
A BOATING SAFETY COURSE TO IMPROVE
YOUR KNOWLEDGE. ALWAYS OPERATE WITH
COURTESY AND RESPECT.

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