NorthStar ORION 6 User manual

This manual is preliminary.
All information presented is subject to change.
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INDEX
1. GENERAL INFORMATION, DESIGN, AND PRODUCTION
2. INTRODUCTION
2.1. DEGREES OF HAZARD
2.2. EXPLANATION OF MANUFACTURER’S PLATE
3. CLASSIFICATION, CERTIFICATION, AND SPECIFICATIONS
3.1. ORION 6 EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
3.1.A. ORION 6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
3.2. ORION 7 EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
3.2.A. ORION 7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
3.3. ORION 8 EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
3.3.A. ORION 8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
4. BOAT IDENTIFICATION, EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES
4.1. FRP SECTION
4.1.A. CONSTRUCTION
4.1.B. DECK FITTINGS AND CONSOLE FEATURES
4.2. DECK CONFIGURATION
4.2.A. ORION 6 DECK CONFIGURATION
4.2.B. ORION 7 DECK CONFIGURATION
4.2.C. ORION 8 DECK CONFIGURATION
4.2.D. CONSOLE AND DECK EQUIPMENT
4.3. INFLATABLE TUBES
4.3.A. TUBES
4.3.B. INFLATION / DEFLATION
5. SYSTEMS AND CIRCUITS
5.1. PROPULSION SYSTEM
5.2. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5.2.A. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
5.2.B. SWITCH PANEL
5.2.C. MAIN SWITCH
5.3. FUEL SYSTEM
5.3.A. FUEL AND OIL
5.3.B. SAFETY ADVICE ON FILLING FUEL TANKS
5.4. BILGE SYSTEM
5.5. HYDRAULIC STEERING SYSTEM
5.6. RELATED TO THE CONTROL SYSTEM
6. OWNER’S MANUALS
7. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
8. OPERATING YOUR BOAT
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8.1. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
8.1.A. WHAT AND HOW TO CONTROL
8.2. CONTROLLING ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
8.3. AT THE PORT
8.4. VIBRATIONS
8.5. SHIFTING
8.6. TRIM
8.7. FIRST OPERATING HOURS
9. SAFETY
9.1. OPERATOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES
9.2. OVERLOADING
9.3. WEATHER CONDITIONS
9.3.A. WHAT IF IN SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS
9.4. FIRE
9.5. CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
10. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
10.1. MARINE ENVIRONMENT
10.2. CLEANING
10.3. BELOW THE WATERLINE
10.4. COVER (OPTIONAL)
10.5. STAINLESS STEEL
10.6. CORRECT MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS
10.7. WINTER STORAGE
11. REPAIRING
11.1. REPAIRING THE FABRIC
11.2. USING THE REPAIR KIT
11.3 LEAKAGE AND BREAKAGE IN VALVES
11.3.A. LEAKAGE
11.3.B. BREAKAGE
12. TRAILERING
13. WARRANTY TERMS
13.1 GENERAL WARRANTY
13.2 STRUCTURAL HULL WARRANTY
13.3 TUBE WARRANTY
13.4 EXTERIOR FINISH WARRANTY
13.5 CUSTOMER OBLIGATIONS
13.6 WARRANTY EXCEPTIONS
13.7 TRANSFER OF WARRANTY
13.8 GENERAL PROVISIONS
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HIN TR-
2. INTRODUCTION
This manual is intended to assist in the safe use of your Northstar
ORION RIB. It includes details of your RIB, mobile or stationary
equipment, systems, and their use and maintenance information.
Please read carefully.
This owner’s manual is not a course on safe navigation and maritime.
If this is a boat type you are not familiar with, make sure you
have the necessary knowledge and experience before using your
Northstar ORION RIB for your own safety.
Please make sure that your Northstar ORION RIB is suitable for
weather and sea conditions in your area of use and ensure that
your crew can operate the boat in these conditions.
This owner’s manual is not a detailed maintenance or troubles-
hooting guide. In the event of a problem, contact Northstar or
your dealer.
Trained and authorized persons should always be preferred for
maintenance, repairs, or modications. Any changes that may affect
the safety aspect of the boat should be assessed, performed,
and documented by authorized persons. The boat manufacturer
cannot be held responsible for any unauthorized changes.
Maintain your Northstar ORION RIB correctly at all times and
understand the wear and tear that may result from faulty or
excessive use of the boat over time.
No matter how strong, each Northstar ORION RIB can be severely
damaged if not handled correctly. To ensure safe navigation,
always adjust the speed and direction of the RIB according to
the sea conditions.
While onboard, everyone should wear a suitable life jacket.
PLEASE STORE THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE AND PASS
IT ON TO THE NEXT OWNER.
1. GENERAL INFORMATION, DESIGN, AND PRODUCTION
Please write your boat’s Hull Identication Number (HIN), which
can be found as molded in gelcoat on the starboard side of the
transom.
NORTHSTAR is a trademark of RIBTECH A.S.
RIBTECH DENİZ ARAÇLARI ÜRETİMİ A.Ş.
Address: Yazıbaşı Mah. 306 Sok. No:3/1
Torbalı / Izmir 35875 Turkey
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone] E-Mail: [email protected]
NORTHSTAR ORION RIBs have been tested regarding stability,
freeboard, buoyancy, and otation to determine the requirements
for the number of persons allowed and the additional loading.
(ORION 6 and ORION 7 according to EN ISO 6185-3, ORION 8
according to EN ISO 6185-4)

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2.1. DEGREES OF HAZARD
Throughout this manual, specific precautions and symbols
identify safety-related information.
Following Safety Warnings are found:
When you see one of the above marks in this manual, pay special
attention to the points mentioned.
In addition, many parts of your Northstar ORION RIB contain
safety-related decals warning the operator and passengers.
EU legislation requires the CE mark to be applied to the
Manufacturer’s Plate.
2.2. EXPLANATION OF MANUFACTURER’S PLATE
The manufacturer’s plate, which is xed at the console, looks like
the following:
Denotes an extreme
intrinsic hazard exists
which would result in
a high probability of
death or irreparable
injury if proper
precautions are not
taken.
Denotes a hazard
exists, which can
result in injury or
death if proper
precautions are not
taken.
Denotes the
reminder of safety
practices or directs
attention to unsafe
practices, which
could result in
personal injury or
damage to the craft
or components.

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The maximum recommended load includes the weight of all persons
onboard, all provisions and personal effects, any equipment not
included in the light craft mass, cargo (if any), and all consumable
liquids (water, fuel, etc.).
Do not exceed the maximum number of persons. Regardless of
the number of persons on board, the total weight of persons and
equipment must never exceed the maximum recommended load.
Always use the seats/seating spaces provided.
When loading your NORTHSTAR ORION, never exceed
the maximum recommended load. Always load the craft
carefully and distribute loads appropriately to maintain
the design trim (approximate level). Avoid placing heavy
weights high up.
3. CLASSIFICATION, CERTIFICATION, AND
SPECIFICATIONS
All NORTHSTAR ORION’s are manufactured in compliance with
ISO 6185-3 and ISO 6185-4 which species the minimum safety
characteristics required for the design, materials to use, manufacture
and testing of inatable boats and rigid inatable boats.
The following Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Certicates specify
the design, construction, and noise emission requirements for
each NORTHSTAR ORION in compliance with EU legislation.
After each Declaration of Conformity Certificate, technical
specications in detail, including dimensions with the technical
drawings of each NORTHSTAR ORION is provided.
We advise you to use your NORTHSTAR ORION as recommended
in this manual.

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3.1. ORION 6 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

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Non contractual document. All information presented subject to change without notice.
measurements in m
5.9
6.4
2.5
2
1.4
2.3
6.8
Specifications
5.9 m. / 19’35’’
2.5 m. / 8’2’’
1110 kg. / 2447 lbs
10 pax
Hypalon
0.18 bar / 2.65 psi
5
150 hp
XL
160 lt. / 42 US gal
CE - Cat B
Length
Beam
Weight
Maximum Persons
Tube Fabric
Tube Diameter 0.50 m. / 1’ 7’’
Suggested Tube Pressure
No. of Chambers
Maximum Power
Fuel Tank Capacity
Design Category
Maximum Payload
850 kg. / 1874 lbs
3.1.A. ORION 6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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3.2 . ORION 7 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

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Shaft Length
7.4
Non contractual document. All information presented subject to change without notice.
measurements in m
Specificaon
Length
Beam
Weight
Maximum Payload
Maximum Persons
Tube Fabric
Tube Diameter
Suggested Tube Pressure
No. of Chambers
Maximum Power
Fuel Tank Capacity
Design Category
6.9 m. / 22’6’’
2.8 m. / 9’1’’
1200 kg. / 2646 lbs
1330 kg. / 2930 lbs
12 pax
Hypalon
0.56 m. / 1’10’’
0.18 bar / 2.65 psi
5
250 hp
XL
250 lt. / 66 US gal
B
2.8
6.9
1.5
8
2.2
2.7
3.2.A. ORION 7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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3.3. ORION 8 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

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Maximum Power
Non contractual document. All information presented subject to change without notice.
measurements in m
Specificaon
Length
Beam
Weight
Maximum Payload
Maximum Persons
Tube Fabric
Tube Diameter
Suggested Tube Pressure
No. of Chambers
Shaft Length
Fuel Tank Capacity
8 m. / 26’2’’
2.9 m. / 9’5’’
1550 kg. / 3417 lbs
1500 kg. / 3300 lbs
14 pax
Hypalon
0.56 m. / 1’10’’
0.18 bar / 2.65 psi
7
350 hp
XL
360 lt. / 95 US gal
Design Category
B
8.4
8.8
2.92.7
8
1.5
2.2
3.3.A. ORION 8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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4. BOAT IDENTIFICATION, BASIC EQUIPMENT AND
FEATURES
4.1. FRP SECTION
4.1.A. CONSTRUCTION
Northstar Orion RIBs’ berglass sections are made of vinyl ester
berglass layers by vacuum infusion method (for O7 and O8) and
polyester berglass layers by hand laying for O6. The boat is ma-
nufactured using a combination of bi-directional glass fabric and
bi-axial fabric type glass ber. The hull is reinforced with longitudinal
and transverse reinforcement elements. The areas between the
body reinforcements are lled with closed-cell polyurethane.
The deck is solid laminate using a combination of bi-directional
cloth glass, core-mat, honeycomb, and some chopped strand
mat. Non-slip deck pads built into the molding.
4.1.B. DECK FITTINGS AND CONSOLE FEATURES
Self Bailing Deck
All NORTHSTAR ORION decks have self-bailing system. There
are two (2) water discharge drains on Orion 6 and Orion 7 decks
one at each side of port and starboard. On Orion 8 deck, there
are two (2) at each side, in total four (4) discharge drains. The
water on the deck ows through the provided drain holes. While
using your NORTHSTAR ORION, unplug the drain holes, so the
water ows through. When the deck is dry you may plug the
hole and lock it.
A small amount of water may remain in front of the drain holes
which may ow forward during deceleration.

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Swimming platform
Teslescopic ladder
Shower head (optional)
Fresh water deck plate (optional)
Telescopic cleats
Telescopic ski tow pylon (optional)
Aft seat (storage under)
Main switch
Grab handles
Table
Marine cooler
All around light
Fuel deck plate
Helmseat
Acrylic windshield
Navigation lights
Console compartment
Console front seat
Sundeck (optional)
Bow seat (storage under)
Anchor locker
U-bolts (3 pcs)
Lifting rings (4 pcs, optional)
Recessed tow eye (2 pcs, optional)
A-frame with bimini top (optional)
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Swimming platform
Teslescopic ladder
Shower head (optional)
Waste water tank vent (optional)
Fresh water deck plate (optional)
Telescopic cleats
Telescopic ski tow pylon (optional)
Tft seat (storage under)
Main switch
Grab handles
Folding table
Marine cooler
All around light
Fuel deck plate
Helmseat
Acrylic windshield
Navigation lights
Console with head compartment
Console front seat
Sundeck (optional)
Bow seat (storage under)
Anchor locker
Electric windlass (optional)
U-bolts (3 pcs)
Lifting rings (4 pcs, optional)
Recessed tow eye (2 pcs, optional)
A-frame with bimini top (optional)
Hardtop (optional)
Hardtop awning (optional)
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Swimming platform
Telescopic ladder
Shower head
Wastewater tank vent (optional)
Freshwater deck plate
Telescopic cleats
Telescopic ski tow pylon (optional)
Aft seat (storage under)
Main switch
Grab handles
Folding table
Marine cooler
Back facing seat
All around light
Fuel deck plate
Helm seat
Refrigerator
Acrylic windshield
Navigation lights
Console w/head compartment (O7 & O8)
Console front seat
Sundeck (optional)
Bow seat (storage under)
Anchor locker
Electric windlass (optional)
U-bolts (3 pcs)
Lifting rings (4 pcs, optional)
Recessed tow eye (2 pcs, optional)
A-frame with bimini top (optional)
Hardtop (optional)
Hardtop awning (optional)
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4.2.D. CONSOLE AND DECK EQUIPMENT
Console
Some accessories on the console may vary depending on the
model and hardware.
Windlass (Optional)
Anchor Locker
There is a hatch on the bow of the boat. By opening the hatch,
the anchor and the windlass system (optional) are accessed.
Bow Storage Area
Bow seat with storage under provides dry storage inside.
Sundeck (Optional)
Foldable panel and cushions are stored inside the bow storage.
To use the sundeck place the panels in the recess on console
seat and place the cushions as shown.
Check the sundeck for proper t before use.
If your boat is equipped with an electric
windlass a handheld remote control is
placed inside the anchor locker. Another
windlass control switch is located on the
console.
Windlass fuses are 80A for O7 and 100A
for O8. For more information about the
windlass, please go to the manufacturer’s
owner’s manual.

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Refrigerator
Orion 8 also offers an optional refrigerator located under
the helm seat on the starboard side.
Helm Seat
Helm seats on ORION RIBs can be used both for sitting and stand
up cruising. Seat bottoms can easily be ipped up for stand up
operation. Fuel deck plate is located on port side of the seat. (See
5.3.B)
Folding Table
Orion 6 and Orion 7 offer a folding table cover behind the helm
seat. To open the table, lift up until the hinge locks. To close it,
press the release on both the hinges and lower the table. The
table on the Orion 8 is stored inside bow storage. To use, open the
straps and remove the table and legs, mount the table on the deck
plates between the aft seat and the aft facing seat.
The rear seat covers of all NORTHSTAR ORION boats open into
the aft storage area. Bilge pump, battery, main switch, fuel-water
separator and, if any, fresh water and waste water tanks are
located in this section.
Console Compartment
All Northstar ORION Series have console compartments with
lighting. Control hatches for the dash electrical system is also
found inside the compartment. The Orion 8 console compart-
ment also includes a sink.
Head inside Console Compartment
The portable toilet is available as an
option on ORION 6 and is standard on
ORION 7 and 8 models. ORION 7 and 8
models can optionally be equipped with
an electric toilet and a macerator pump
system. If there is an optional electric
toilet system, the waste is collected in
the waste water tank. This tank can be
pumped out at a pump out station
through the deck plate located near
the engine well. If a pump out station
is not available and regulations allow,
waste can be discharged by the use
of the macerator pump. Waste water
switch is found on the switch panel.
Consult the manufacturer’s manuals for
more information.
Igloo© Marine Cooler
All ORION RIBs come standard with
Igloo© marine coolers. (23 lt on ORION
6, 34 lt on ORION 7 and 8) To reach
the cooler lift the back facing seat on
ORION 8. On ORION 6 and 7, open the
folding table to reach the cooler.

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Ski Tow Pylon (Optional)
To use the telescopic ski tow pylon;
1- While pressing the round section with one hand, pull the latch
with your other hand. Tow pylon will release.
2- Lift the tow pylon up slowly until it locks itself.
3- After use, release the mechanism by pulling the latch, while
holding the pole with your other hand and place it inside carefully.
4- At nal step, while pulling the latch, push down the tow pylon
fully and release the latch and make sure it is locked in place.
The ski tow pylon was designed for water sports only.
Be careful not to get your nger caught in the latch mechanism
when opening and closing the ski tow pylon.
Operators need to be fully aware of their RIB’s limitations and
possess the skill and knowledge for skiing and other towed activities.
Do not use for parasailing, kiteying or towing other watercraft.
Do not use the tow pylon to pull a ski tube or any inatables
exceeding the capacity of your RIB.
Misuse of the ski tow pylon can cause death or serious injury.
The use of a ski tow pylon extension, or any other device attached
to the pylon, is not recommended. The use of a pylon extension
will alter the load-handling characteristics of the pylon, possibly
resulting in a dangerous situation that could cause loss of control,
death or serious injury.

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4.3. INFLATABLE TUBES
4.3.A. TUBES
The tubes of Northstar ORION RIBs are manufactured using CSM
(hypalon) fabric. The boat has ination chambers around the
hull. Under normal circumstances, slight overpressure can be
used, however, the boat should never be used while the tubes
are underinated.
Although the inatable tubes of Northstar ORION RIBs are tested
by over-pressurization and will withstand up to 30 % pressure
rises due to temperature differences, it is important to check the
pressure of the compartments at regular intervals and adjust
them to a maximum of 180 mbar (2.6 psi) to prevent premature
wear of the tubes.
Especially in summer when the air temperature is high, tubes
should be brought to working pressures during the hottest hours of
the day. In this way, overpressurization of tubes due to sun’s heat
can be prevented.
A-frame with Bimini Top (Optional)
To use your bimini top, rst remove cover by unzipping it. Open
front and aft sections of bimini. Secure aft tent tightly with the
use of the straps on the stainless steel eyes on aft deck. Secure
front tent on the windshield railing with the use of the straps.
Lifting Rings and Towing Eyes (Optional)
Your boat can be equipped with recessed tow eyes on bow and/
or lifting eyes on the deck. Locations are shown on the deck plan.
(page 12,13,14)
Swimming Platform and Telescopic Ladder
There is a telescopic stainless ladder on the port side
of the swimming platform xed to the stern of your
ORION boat.
Be careful not to get your hand caught when
closing the ladder.