Sevylor FT280 Fish Ranger User manual

Special Instructions
FT280 – Fish Ranger and FT325 – Fish Master
Read These Instructions in Addition To The Round Boats Owner’s Manual
Now that you are the proud owner of your new Sevylor, there are a few things you should know
about this newly designed boat, which has been designed and manufactured to provide many hours
of fun and enjoyment.
You received with this product the Sevylor Owner’s Manual for Round Boats, read it first.
WARNING
To prevent tragic accidents, read, understand and strictly
follow all safety rules and obey all Coast Guard regulations.
Always wear a Coast Guard approved Personal Flotation Device.
FT280 – Fish Ranger, Boat Specifications. (USA Capacity Standards).
Overall length: Inflated 9’ / 2.75 m Persons capacity: 4
Overall width: Inflated 4’ 2 / 1.27 m Weight capacity: 700 lbs. / 317 kg
Weight without
accessories: 32 lbs. / 14.5 kg Maximum HP/Engine: 3 hp / 3 cv
FT280 – Fish Ranger, Standard Equipment.
• Removable Inner bladders • Slatted Roll Up Floor • Wooden Bench Seat (1)
• Gear Pouch • Nylon Carry Bag • Grab line
• Swivel Oarlocks • Velcro Oar Holders • Stainless Steel Mooring Ring
• Fishing Rod Holder • Water Drain Port
FT325 – Fish Master, Boat Specifications. (USA Capacity Standards).
Overall length: Inflated 10’ 3” / 3.12 m Persons capacity: 5
Overall width: Inflated 4’ 2” / 1.27 m Weight capacity: 900 lbs. / 408 kgs.
Weight without
accessories: 43 lbs. / 19.5 kgs. Maximum HP/Engine: 3 hp / 3 cv
FT325 - Standard Equipment.
• Removable Inner bladders • Slatted Roll Up Floor • Wooden Bench Seats (2)
• Gear Pouch • Nylon Carry Bag • Grab line
• Swivel Oarlocks • Oar Holders • Stainless Steel Mooring Ring
• Fishing Rod Holders. • Water Drain Port
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ASSEMBLY AND INFLATION
Before you begin inflation, unfold your new inflatable boat in an area that is clean and free of
sharp objects and assemble the Roll Up Floor and the Wooden Bench Seat as follows;
Assembly of the Slatted, Roll Up Floor… FT280 – Fish Ranger.
With the boat flat on the ground, slide the wooden slats into the sleeves / pockets located on the
center of the floor (inside the boat). The boat has been supplied with 4 wooden slats, however, you’ll
find 5 sleeves / pockets on the floor of the boat. The extra sleeve / pocket will allow you to distribute
the wooden slats along the floor depending on where you choose to position the wooden bench
seat. (No wooden slat is to be placed directly under the bench seat).
You’ll notice that two (2) wooden slats are shorter and they have the ends cut slanted, whereas the
other two wooden slats are longer with the ends cut straight.
The two short wooden slats with the ends cut slanted are to be placed on the floor as follows:
one in the bow (front) sleeve / pocket and one in the stern (rear) sleeve pocket of the floor.
The slanted sides are to match the curvature and contour of the boat.
The two long, wooden slats with the ends cut straight are to be placed in the middle sleeves.
Assembly of the Slatted, Roll Up Floor… FT325 – Fish Master.
With the boat flat on the ground, slide the wooden slats into the sleeves / pockets located on the
center of the floor (inside the boat). The FT325 Fish Master has been supplied with 5 wooden slats.
Your FT325 is supplied with two short wooden slats with the ends cut slanted and three long wooden
slats with the ends cut straight, place the short wooden slats as follows: one in the bow (front) sleeve
/ pocket on the floor and the second one in the end / rear of the boat. The remaining 3 long wooden
slats go in the remaining middle sleeves / pockets.
Assembly of the Wooden Bench Seat… FT280 – Fish Ranger.
Once you choose the position of the wooden bench seat, slide the wooden bench seat into the
bench-sleeves / pockets on the top of the side-tubes of the boat and tie it to the grommets on the
bench-sleeves with the provided rope. After inflation the air pressure of the air chambers will keep
the wooden bench seat in place. Remember: distribute the wooden floor slats accordingly so there is
no slat directly under the bench.
Assembly of the Wooden Bench Seats… FT325 – Fish Ranger.
Slide the wooden bench seats into the bench-sleeves / pockets on the top of the side-tubes of the
boat and tie them to the grommets on the bench-sleeves with the provided rope. After inflation the
air pressure on the air chambers will keep the wooden bench seats in place.
Inflation steps:
1. Use the appropriate inflator: To inflate your “Sevylor”, you will need an inflator such as a bellows
foot pump, river boat pump, electric inflator or any other inflator designed for inflatable boats,
rafts, pool floats, air beds, camping mattresses, and other low pressure inflatables. These types
of inflators will have a hose and adapters to fit the valves on your boat.
Do not use any high-pressure air compressor; you will damage your inflatable boat.
Note: Any use of a high-pressure air compressor will automatically void all warranties.
2. Familiarize yourself with the valves: Your inflatable boat is equipped with Boston type valves for
quick inflation/deflation, which are positioned at the rear of the boat (under the gear pouch).
Please note the Boston valve is a two way valve consisting of two parts: the valve insert (center
portion) and the square cap. To inflate, insert the valve (center section with longer threads) into
the valve base on the boat and tighten it. Then connect the inflator nozzle to the inserted center
section of the valve for inflation. The square cap with rubber gasket makes the valve airtight
once it is screwed back on to the valve insert (after inflation). To deflate, simply remove/
unscrew the valve insert (center section).
3. Inflate the boat properly: There are 2 chambers on this boat (left and right chamber). Inflate one
of the 2 chambers softly at first and then inflate the other chamber softly as well. Once the boat
has taken shape, top off both chambers alternately until the recommended pressure is reached
(1.5 psi) – the boat should feel firm to the touch.
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MAINTENANCE
Cleaning
Clean and check the boat as well as all the accessories after each use, rinse the boat thoroughly
making sure to remove any residues of salt if use in salt water. Use a mild soapy solution, Do Not
use detergents or any type of silicone-based products. Make sure boat is completely dry before put
in it away.
Storage
When storing your boat, keep it in a clean and dry place that is not affected from major variations in
temperature and other damaging factors, you may store the boat; deflated and rolled up in its bag or
assembled and lightly inflated.
CAUTION
Water will enter between the outer hull and inside chambers, this is OK,
however, whenever you take the boat out of the water and deflate it,
allow for it to air out and dry, neither the skin/hull or the inside
chambers will suffer from water damage, but stagnant water could
cause mildew and foul odor.
For long term storage in the sun (especially in tropical regions).
Protect your boat with a breathable canvas cover.
Rodents chew on fabric including inflatable boat material.
Store it away from rodents. If you choose to store your boat inflated,
make sure you do not subject it to deformations.
Repairs on PVC Material
Assess the damage or the area to be repaired, clean the damaged area and the patching material
with a grease remover of the alcohol type, please note that in order for the repair to be successful,
the humidity level should be less than 60%, temperature between 65° F / 77° F or 18°C / 25° C.
Avoid carrying out repairs in the rain or in direct sunlight. Check that the tube is fully deflated and lies
flat. Draw the shape of the patch exactly where it will be applied, cut a round patch at least 2” / 5 cm
larger than the cut/damaged area, clean the damaged area and the corresponding side of the patch.
Apply 3 thin layers of glue on both the patch and the damaged area, allow for it to dry for 5 minutes
between layers until the glue feels tacky. When the third layer of glue is dry, apply the patch without
pressing and adjust the positioning if required, press the air bubbles which may have formed under
the patch by smoothing the patch with a round object such as a spoon, do this procedure by starting
in the center of the patch towards the outside, clean the excess glue with a solvent.
WARNING
• Perform all of your repairs in a well-ventilated area.
• Avoid inhaling glue vapors or swallowing.
• Avoid contact with the skin or the eyes.
• Keep all repair materials (glue, solvents, etc.) away
from children’s reach.
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IMPORTANT!
If you find it necessary to remove the inside bladder – Inner Hull, you may do so by undoing
the Loop Lock lacing on the inside gusset of the boat cover.
The lacing on the Loop lock is done by using two ropes crisscrossing each other.
Please refer to the diagram below.
Thank you for choosing Sevylor. We hope you enjoy your new Sevylor Inflatable!
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