3D Tender TWA290 Owner's Manual - User Manual

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OWNER MANUAL

FOLDABLE TENDERS :

Superlight Twin Air
Superlight Twin Round Air
Superlight Twin VIB Air
World Travel
Twin V-Shape
Twin Eva
Twin Hypalon
Twin Fastcat
LT 240
XPRO Heavy Duty

Summary :

Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Warranty Informations................................................................................................................................................. 2
Safety Alerts ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Safe boating recommandations........................................................................................................................... 5
Craft data ............................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Floorboard installation............................................................................................................................................ 13
Transporting..................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Operation ........................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Outboard motor ........................................................................................................................................................... 21
Maintenance..................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Storage .............................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Service assistance ........................................................................................................................................................ 23

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of a 3D Tender Boat. We are convinced it will bring years of
boating plaisir. However, for your security and to ensure that you gain maximum satisfaction,
please read this user manual carrefully. It contains all the safety and operation instructions that
you need to get the most out of your new 3D Tender boat.

The operator, passengers and craft are governed by local, national and when applicable, interna-
tional rules and regulations. If you are not familiar with this rules and regulations, please contact
your local autjorities. Many accident involove inexperienced operators. Make sure that you are
qualified and that you only lend your boat to other qualified operators.

Caution

- Please keep this manual in a safe place and easily accessible.
- This manual is part of the boat’s equipment, hand it over to the new owner if you sell
your boat.

WARRANTY INFORMATIONS

WHAT IS COVERED :

3D Tender boats are warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship during the
period described here after.

DURATION OF COVERAGE :

The entire boat is covered for a period of 2 year from the date the product is sold.
If you use the boat for commercial purpose or renting, the entire boat is covered for a period of
1 year from the date the product is sold.

WHAT 3D TENDER WILL DO :

3D TENDER sole exclusive obligation under the warranty is limited to, at our option, repairing
a defective part, replacing such part or refunding the purchase price of product. The repair, re-
placement of parts, or the performance of service under this warranty does not extend the life
of this warranty beyond its original expiration date.

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In the hypotetical case where the product have to be refunded. An annual depreciation of 20%
will be applicated on the price indicated on the original invoice and from the date the product is
sold.

HOW TO OBTAIN THE WARRANTY :

The customer must provide 3D Tender boats with a reasonable opportunity to repair, and rea-
sonable access to the product for warranty service. Warranty claims shall be made by delivering
the product for inspection to a 3D Tender dealer authorized to service the product.
If the service provided is not covered by this warranty, the purchaser shall pay for all related labor
and material, and any other expenses associated with that service.
The purchaser shall not, unless requested by 3D Tender, ship the product or parts of the product
directly to 3D Tender.
3D TENDER or his authorized dealer will decide if they have to repair the defective part under
warranty or not.
Proof of ownership must be presented to the dealer at the time the warranty service is request-
ed in order to obtain coverage.
The warranty require this inspection of the boat 12 months after the date of purchase by an
authorized agent. Every defects on the boat will be repaired under warranty. The servicing and
transportation will be supported by the user, as well as all the damages caused by the use of
the product.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED :

The limited warranty does not include the following elements :
1. An inadapted storage or transport, or any other use contrary to the instructions of this manual.
2. The deterioration due to natural elements, the perforation, the discoloration, the oxidation,
the abrasion, the moulds
3. Dammages due to loss or theft.
4. Wearing parts, including keel guard, ropes and rubbing strake.
5. Reparation without autorisations, as well as modifications or alterations of all coponents or
part of the boat.
6. This warranty will not be possible if the boat has been used with an incorrect tube pressure or
with an outboard motor that exceed the maximum power indicated on the manufacturer’s plate
fixed on the transom of the boat.
7. Slighter dammages on FRP hulls, such as :
- Slight damage on the gelcoat, cracks, protuberances and runs.
- natural loss of color due to weather conditions, or due to a contact with agressive and contam-
inant environnements.

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8. Using the boat for races or any activity of competition cancel the limited warranty.
9. Works of assembly and disassembly the equipments of the boat, as well as transportations to,
and from the service station are at the expense of the owner.
10. Expences linked to towing, rental, insurance, loan, loss of use, loss of income, or any other
direct or indirect dammages are not covered by this warranty.
11. On all boat equipped with an aluminium hull, an anode is compulsory in order to avoid all
problemes linked to electrolysis. Any use of a alumium boat without an anode cancel the limited
warranty of the boat.
12. On the models XPRO 589, 535, 490 et 445, the hull has not been design to create cable
passage. All cable passage must be on the deck in a sleeve. Any drilling of the composite wall
cancel the limited warranty of the boat.

TRANSFERT OF WARRANTY :

The limited warranty is transferable to a subsequent purchaser, but only for the remainder of
the unused portion of the limited warranty. This does not apply if the vessel is used for rental
or commercial use. To transfer warranty, plese send an email with the below information to :
international@3dtender.com
– Copy of the sale agreement
– HIN number of the craft
– Name, adress, email address of the new owner

Danger

Denotes that an extreme intrinsic hazard exists which would result in high probability of
death or irreparable injury if proper precautions are not taken.

SAFETY ALERTS :

This manual uses the following safety alerts to draw your attention to special safety instruc-
tions that should be followed.
Degree of hazard and correspondingsafety labels :

Warning

Denotes that hazard exists which can result in injury or death if proper precautions are not
taken.

Caution

Denotes a reminder of safety practices or directs attention to unsafe practices which
could result in personnal injury or damage to the craft or components or to the environ-
ment.

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SAFE BOATING RECOMMANDATIONS :

1 - Always wear a life jacket
Local authorities require that you carry an approved flotation device, or life jacket, for each per-
son aboard your vessel. We recommend wearing a life jacket at all times while boating because
you never know when an accident may occur. Statistics show nine of ten drowning vistims may
have survived a capsizing or fall overboard if they had been wearing a life jacket, so choose a
life jacket you will wear.

2 - Use the kill switch lanyard
The operator of the boat must at all time wear a kill switch lanyard while driving . In the event of
accidental ejection or loss of balance, the boat will shut off automatically. Possibility saving the
driver’s life or that of someone else’s. Tiller handle outboards and somme remote control units
are equipped with a lanyard stop switch. A lanyard stop switch can be installed as an accessory
on the dashboard or adjacent to the operator’s position.

3 - Protect people in the water
Always slow down and exercise extreme caution anytime you are boating in an area where there
are people in the water. Please remember that even if the outboard gear shift is in neutral posi-
tion the propeller may continue to rotate enough to cause serious ejury.

4 - Know your boat
Knowing your boat is the foundation of good seamanship, which is simply managing a boat and
encompasses : navigation, safety, boat handling, line handling, anchoring, troubleshooting of en-
gine problems, and appropriate amergency response.

5 - Take a boat safety course
85%of boating fatalities involve operators who did not have formal boating education. A boat-
ing course will teach you the basics of seamanship mentioned above . The knowledge you will
gain by taking a boating safety course will never be wasted.

6 - Boat sober
Alcoholic drinks are even more dangerous on th water than on land because the marine envi-
ronment accelerates impairment. In boating deaths attributed to alcohol use, over half capsized
or fell overboard. Besides the safety risks, boating while intoxicated, or BUI, is illegal and heavy
penalities are inforced by both state and federal agencies.

7 - Know the navigation rules
Aids to navigation such as buoys and day boards help us navigate in potentially dangerous wa-
ters. Learn to read nautical charts, and keep them on your vessel to become familiar with the
area in which you boat. Taking a boating safety course is the next step, where you will learn to
navigate using charts, GPS, RADAR, and a compass.

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Danger

When operating, passengers must avoid standing up or hanging appendages outside of
the boat. Leaking fuel is a fire hazard, inspect fuel system regularly. Shut off the engine
before boarding from the water.

Warning

Shall the operator or passenger fall out the bot, the possibility of serious injury or death
from being run over by the boat can be greatly reduced by stopping the engine imediately.
Always properly connect both ends of the stop switch lanyard to the stop switch and the
operator.

Caution

Passengers must use suitablePFDs. Special PFDs are designed for children or watersports
activities.

FIRE SAFETY :

Your boat has been concieve to be use with an outboard motor. In order to protect you from
all the risks of fire, make sure that your boat is equipped with the appropriate equipment for
firefighting.

All boats equipped with an outboard motor with a power superior to 25Kw must be equipped
with at least one portable extinguisher, the model and size must be suitable to inundate the
fuel compartment via an extinguishment orifice located on the wall of this compartment. This
extinguisher must be located at less than one meter from the cockpit area and easely accessible
in case of emergency.

If you want to install a fuel tank in your boat, make sure before use that the installation and fire
protection systems are conform with the norm ISO 9094-1 relative to fire protection on boat
under 15 meters long.

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CRAFT DATA :

Boat specifications :

Model

TWA290

TWA270

TWA250

TWA230

TWA200

TWA180

TWA160

A Overall length (cm)

290

270

250

230

200

180

160

B Overall beam (cm)

136

135

134

131

129

C Inside length (cm)

234

215

195

177

145

126

106

D Inside beam (cm)

Total weight (Kg)

16,9

15,8

14,5

13,8

11,9

10,8

9,6

Max. passengers

3,5

1,5

Max load (Kg)

510

484

450

350

250

200

180

Tube (cm)

34-40

32-36

32-35

Number of airtight chambers

3+1

2+1

Shaft

Short

Max. power

10 HP

7.5 HP

4 HP

3.5 HP

2.5 HP

Dimensions in bag (cm)

98x48x28 98x48x28 98x48x28 90x45x28 90x45x28 90x45x28 90x45x26

Superlight Twin Air

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Model

TWRA250 TWRA235 TWRA200 TWRA180 TWRA160

A Overall length (cm)

250

235

200

180

160

B Overall beam (cm)

133

114,5

101,5

100,5

C Inside length (cm)

178

163

134

123

103

D Inside beam (cm)

48,5

44,5

43,5

Total weight (Kg)

12,2

11,8

9,2

6,5

Max. passengers

1,5

Max load (Kg)

400

350

250

200

180

Tube (cm)

28,5

Number of airtight chambers

Shaft

Short

Max. power

6 HP

5 HP

3.5 HP

2.5 HP

2 HP

Dimensions in bag (cm)

70x45x32 70x45x32 70x45x30 70x45x27 70x45x26

Superlight Twin Round Air

Model

TWVA330 TWVA300 TWVA280 TWVA250 TWVA210

A Overall length (cm)

330

300

280

250

210

B Overall beam (cm)

153

150

131

C Inside length (cm)

D Inside beam (cm)

Total weight (Kg)

Max. passengers

4,5

Max load (Kg)

566

510

500

450

250

Tube (cm)

Number of airtight chambers

3+1

2+1

Shaft

Short

Max. power

15 HP

10 HP

6 HP

3.5 HP

Dimensions in bag (cm)

90x45x40 90x45x35 90x45x32 90x45x30 90x45x28

Superlight Twin VIB Air

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Model

WT235

WT200

A Overall length (cm)

235

200

B Overall beam (cm)

131

C Inside length (cm)

183

147

D Inside beam (cm)

Total weight (Kg)

Max. passengers

Max load (Kg)

350

Tube (cm)

37-32

Number of airtight chambers

Shaft

Short

Max. power

4 HP

Dimensions in bag (cm)

98x49x35 98x49x35

World Travel

Model

TWV290

TWV270

TWV250

TWV230

TWV200

TWV180

TWV160

A Overall length (cm)

290

270

250

230

200

180

160

B Overall beam (cm)

136

135

134

131

129

C Inside length (cm)

234

215

195

177

145

126

106

D Inside beam (cm)

Total weight (Kg)

20,3

18,9

17,4

16,6

14,3

12,9

11,5

Max. passengers

3,5

1,5

Max load (Kg)

510

484

450

350

250

200

180

Tube (cm)

34-40

32-36

32-35

Shaft

Short

Max. power

10 HP

7.5 HP

4 HP

3.5 HP

2.5 HP

Dimensions in bag (cm)

98x48x28 98x48x28 98x48x28 90x45x28 90x45x28 90x45x28 90x45x26

Twin V-Shape

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Model

TWE290

TWE270

TWE250

TWE230

TWA200

TWA180

TWA160

A Longueur extérieur (cm)

290

270

250

230

200

180

160

B Largeur extérieur (cm)

136

135

134

131

129

C Longueur intérieur (cm)

234

215

195

177

145

126

106

D Largeur intérieur (cm)

Poids total (Kg)

21,1

19,8

18,1

17,3

14,9

13,5

Nombre de passagers max.

3,5

1,5

Charge max. (Kg)

510

484

450

350

250

200

180

Tube (cm)

34-40

32-36

32-35

Type d'arbre

Short

Puissance max. (Ch/Kw)

10 HP

7.5 HP

4 HP

3.5 HP

2.5 HP

Dimensions sac transport (Lxlxh cm)

98x48x28 98x48x28 98x48x28 90x45x28 90x45x28 90x45x28 90x45x26

Twin Eva

Model

TWV290

TWV270

TWV250

TWV230

A Overall length (cm)

290

270

250

230

B Overall beam (cm)

136

135

134

C Inside length (cm)

234

215

195

177

D Inside beam (cm)

Total weight (Kg)

23,4

22,3

20,3

Max. passengers

3,5

Max load (Kg)

510

484

450

350

Tube (cm)

34-40

32-36

Number of airtight chambers

3+1

2+1

Shaft

Short

Max. power

10 HP

7.5 HP

4 HP

Dimensions in bag (cm)

98x48x38

90x45x38

Twin Hypalon

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Model

TWC330

TWC300

TWC280

TWC260

TWC230

TWC200

A Overall length (cm)

330

300

280

260

230

200

B Overall beam (cm)

172

166

158

153

148

C Inside length (cm)

261

233

213

190

160

132

D Inside beam (cm)

Total weight (Kg)

Max. passengers

3,5

Max load (Kg)

566

510

484

450

350

250

Tube (cm)

48-30

48-29

45-29

42-29

Number of airtight chambers

4+1

2+1

Shaft

Short

Max. power

15 HP

10 HP

8 HP

6 HP

Dimensions in bag (cm)

100x65x45 100x65x40 100x60x40 100x60x40 100x55x35 100x55x35

Twin Fastcat

Model

LT 240

A Overall length (cm)

240

B Overall beam (cm)

150

C Inside length (cm)

179

D Inside beam (cm)

Total weight (Kg)

Max. passengers

Max load (Kg)

450

Tube (cm)

Number of airtight chambers

2+1

Shaft

Short

Max. power

6 HP

Dimensions in bag (cm)

90x45x30

LT 240

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Model

HD 550

HD 500

HD 460

HD 420

HD 380

HD 360

HD 320

A Overall length (cm)

550

500

460

420

380

360

320

B Overall beam (cm)

208

193

190

170

168

141

Total weight (Kg)

130

118

Max. passengers

Max load (Kg)

1 300

1 200

1 100

1 087

727

689

566

Tube (cm)

Number of airtight chambers

4+1

3+1

Shaft

Long

Short

Max. power

45 HP

40 HP

30 HP

20 HP

15 HP

Dimensions in bag (cm)

149x79x49

133x69x39

131x66x39

121x66x38

107x66x38

XPRO Heavy Duty

Manufacturer’s plate :

a - Name of manufacturer

b - Model

c - Category

d - Maximum number of persons

e - Maximum load capacitiy

f - Maximum motor power

g - Recommended working pressure

h - HIN : Hull Identification Number

The manufacturer’s plate is located on the inside of the boat transom.

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Boat design category according to ISO 10240 :

Category A : Craft design to operate in winds that may exceed wind force 8 (Beaufort scale )
and in significant wave heights of 4 meters and above, and is largely self-sufficient. Abnormal
conditions such as hurricanes are excluded. Such conditions may be encountered on extended
voyages, for example accross oceans, or inshore when unsheltered from the wind and waves for
several hundred nautical miles.

Category B : Craft designed to operate in winds up to Beaufort force 8 and the essociated wave
heights (up to 4 meters included ). Such conditions may be encountered on offshore voyages of
sufficient length, or on coastal waters when unsheltered from the wind and waves for several
dozens nautical miles. These conditions may also be experienced on inland seas of sufficient
size for the wave height to be generated.

Category C : Craft designed to operate in winds up to Beaufort force 6 and the associated wave
heights (significant wave height up to 2 meters ). Susch conditions may be encounterd in ex-
posed internal waters, in estuary or in coastal waters with moderate weather conditions.

Category D : Craft designed to operate in winds up to Beaufort force 4 and the associated wave
heights (significant wave height up to 0,5 meters). Such conditions may be encountered in pro-
tected internal waters and in coastal waters with good weather conditions.

FLOORBOARD INSTALLATION :

Slatted floor :

Instructions to install the floorboard in the foldables models

When you purchase a new slatted floor tender from 3D Tender, the floor boards are already in-
stalled in the boat bottom. To prepare your boat, you only need to inflate your tube as described
in the operation section of this manual. If you need to remove the floor and reinstall it by your-
self, please follow the instructions below :
- Make sure the boat is deflated when you want to take out or install the floor boards.
- Take the board “part1” and push it trhough the belt in the middle. Repeat operation for part 2,
3 and 4.
- Insert all the boards and make sure they are in the same position as part 1 shown in the draw-
ing below.
- Inflate tube.
- Close the valves.

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Inflatable floor :

This is a flat inflatable floor with eventually a separate inflatable keel and a thrust board. Please
refer to the instruction below to install the floor.
- The keel (B) is already a stuck to the bottom when the boat is packed. Do not move the keel.
Install the thrust board (A) through the belt on the downside of the floor. The thrust board must
be placed under the floor and on the top of the keel (B).
- Place the deflated floor in the boat (do not inflate the keel), make sure the hole cut in the deck
is exactly on top of the valve of the keel (B).
- Inflate the inflatable floor to approximately O,3 bar.
- Push the sides of the floor under the tubes as far as possible.
- Inflate the floor to minimum 0,6 bar, maximum 0,8 bar.
- Inflate the keel to maximum 0,25 bar.
- Inflate the tube. (Please refer to the inflation instructions of this manual).

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Aluminium floor :

- Place part 1 as far in the front of the boat as possible. Make sure the hole in the deck is aligned
with the valve of the keel.
- Place part 2 into the boat. Put the two parts of floorboard in line.
- Take Part 3, eventually Part 4, and make a bridge with Part 2 / Part 3.
- Push these parts down to the bottom of the boat
- Install the aluminium stringers in the side of the floor.
- Follow the inflation instructions and inflate the tube to maximum 0.25 bar
- Inflate the keel, and then the floor will be in a level position.

TRANSPORTING :

For optimum handling, the trailer must be properly loaded and balanced.
Keep the center of gravity low for best handling.
Approximately 60 percent of the boat’s weight should be positioned on the front half of the
trailer and 40 percent in the rear.
The boat should also be balanced from side to side. If the vessel has side mounted fuel or water
tanks and only one side is filled, then this will lend the rig to maneuver poorly. Proper balancing
will also prolong the life of your trailer tires.
The boat should also be firmly secured with at least two ratchet type straps, one attached fronm
the trailer to the stem eyes and one strap from the trailer to the bow eye to keep the boat from
shifting forward. The bow eye should also be attached to the trailer’s winch which is mounted
forward of the bow. Make sure you have sufficient clearance to avoid to damage outboard or
boat during transportation. Some foldable tenders can be accomodate / transported on a roof
rack. We recommend the boat to be protected from the roof rack that could damage the tube ma-
terial. Boat should be stowed upside down. Oars, bench seat and equipments should be removed
from the boat. Boat must be secured using reliable nylon tie dow, straps with cam buckles.

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OPERATION :

- Check the pressure level in each chamber using a pressure gauge. Recommended working pres-
sure is displayed on manufacturer’s plate.
- Make sure the outboard motor is securely fastened to the transom.
- Make sure the drain plug is fully functional.
- Check fuel tank level and make sure it suits you plan.
- Start the outboard motor and make sure it stops when the lanyard is disconnected from the
switch.
- Make sure you and every passenger are wearing a suitable personal flotation device.
- Make sure there is an extra buoyant device that can be thrown to rescue person in the water.
- Check that the boat is equipped with 2 paddles or oars.
- Make sure the load in the boat is distributed evenly.
- Check that every passenger is securely seated and holds a safe line, grab handle or rope.
- Make sure that there is a 4 meters towing rope in the boat.
- If boating with pasengers, instruct at least one passenger in the basics of boat handling, start-
ing and operation of the outboard motor.
- Make sure that all safety gear is on board (whistle, floating ropes, waterproof flashlight, first
aid kit, fresh water, tool kit ...)

Pre-operation check list :

Inflation :

a - Valve cap
b - Plunger

To inflate the chamber, first unscrew the valve cap by turning a quarter of a turn counterclock-
wise. Check that the plunger in the center of the valve is closed (upper position) . If open (spring
compressed, down postion) push the plunger down and rotate to the closed position.
Connect the air pump to the valve, rotate the connector into the valve to lock it and start inflat-
ing.

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Inflate each chamber in turn, do not inflate a chamber completely then move on to the next
one. Start with the rear chambers. repeat procedure until all chambers are evenly inflated to
the recommended working pressure. Use air gauge to measure the tube pressure. If yoi do not
have any gauge, firmy press the tube with one finger, if it goes down by about 10mm, the tube
pressure is correct.

Inflatable boats can be dameged by extreme internal air pressure. Such pressure can be caused
by temperature differences. A boat properly inflated in the morning may become dangerously
over pressurized as the day warm up. The internal pressure can multiply many times as the sur-
face temperature increases and under such conditions, seams can separate and bonded materi-
als can delaminated. Avoid subjecting your inflatable to such conditions by relieving pressure in
all chambers of your boat as the day heats up or before leaving the boat exposed to hot midday
sun. It is highly recommended that the boat be stored in the shade or under cover when it is not
being used.
Do not use a compressed air source to inflate the tuibe or you may compromise the integrity
of the seams or internal baffle rupture. Seams or baffle rupture due to non respect of inflation
procedure is not covered under the warranty.

Using the boat with under inflated tubes may cause serious damage, including transom cracking.

Caution

Do not use compressed air source to fill the air chambers. Over inflation may result in
seams or diaphragms rupture.

Use of drain plug

Your boat is equipped with a drain plug installed
on the transom.When driving the boat, open
the plug to drain the water on the floor. The
water will automatically be drained by venturi
effect. When launching the boat or stopping on
the water, we recommend you keep the plug
sealed. When the boat is lifted, stowed, stored,
not used, or transported, drain plug shall remain
open to drain any water that could fill the deck.

Open

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Load distribution

Please refer to the maximum number of passengers and load capacity of the boat in this manual
or on the manufacturer’s plate. Do not exceed the maximum number.
Position the passengers and distribute the load evenly in the boat to help counterbalance the
weight of the outboard.
In rough waters, load can be moved forward to ease the motion of the craft.

Caution

Keep the drain open when the boat is kept outside of the water. The rain water could fill
the boat and create stress and damage.

Danger

Do not open the drain plug when the boat is afloat but not in motion.

Performance

To achieve best performance, the boat must plane. If the boat does not plane, you may check
the following:
- Make sure sure the bilge / deck is dry, drain the water othewise.
- Make sure the tube is correctly inflated.
- Make sure you have the correct weight distribution. Sea conditions may require passengers to
move forward to the boat to get the boat on plane before they return to their initial positions.

The outboard engine plays a big role in the performance of the boat. Please make sure you use
a suitable outboard engine for the boat.
Outboard trim angle can be ajusted to improve planing and general performance. Adjust the po-
sition of the trim rod of your motor to define the trim angle of the outboard motor in relation to
the transom. Make test runs with the trim set to different angles to find the position that works
best for your boat and operating conditions.

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Bow down, too much trim-in

Bow up, too much trim-out

Right position

Towing

Your boat can be towed using the towing eye located at the bow. The boat must be empty when
towed. Remove outboard motor, fuel tank and equipment. No passenger should be aboard. The
boat should be towed at low speed. Make sure to use a tow line that is rated at least 5 times the
weight of the boat being towed. The boat should only be towed using the towing eye. Molded
handles, lifelines and cleats are not designed to be used for towing.

1 - It is recommended that the boat be towed with a bridle arrangement using a D-rings on the
either side of the bow.

2 - An extra safety line should be attached to the welded-on aluminium eye under the bow of
the hull.

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Warning

No passenger should be onboard. Boat shall be towed at low speed. Make sure to use a
tow line that is rated at least 5 times the weight of the boat being towed

Lifting

To lift your boat or stow your boat under gravity davits, use the lifting points provided for this
purpose or have them installed by a professional.

Warning

No passenger must be onboard during lifting.

Caution

The boat must be unload of all equipment during lifting. The drain plugs must be open and
the boat must be tilting backward in order to ensure the potential water drain.

3 - Please note that towed dinghies need to be constantly monitored and especially at night.

4 - When a dinghy is towed, the conditions may vary quite dramatically so the responsability for
its security rests entirely with the skipper.

Beaching

We recommended the boat not to be powered onto the beach, dragged accross rocks, sand,
gravel or pavement as damage to the fabric and / or hull may result.

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OUTBOARD MOTOR :

Install the outboard motor on the transom so that it is positionned as close to the center as
possible. Tighten the transom clamp screws evenly and securely. Occasionally check the clamp
screws for tighness during operation of the outboard motor because they could become loose
due to engine vibration. It is wise to tie the engine to the transom as well as clamping eyes are
provided. Always use the kill switch lanyard properly.
The portable tank should be removed from the boat when fuelling. The tank should be filled in
a ventilated area.
Do not smoke aboard.

Warning

Overpowering a boat can result in serious injury, death or boat damage. Do not use out-
board that exceeds the maximum horsepower given on the motor plate.

MAINTENANCE

Your inflatable has been especially designed to avoid maintenance problems os far as possible.
However, periodic cleaning will help to keep your boat’s good condition especially before winter
storage. Clean your boat and wash it thoroughly with soapy water. Rinse carefully and check
that no dirt or foreign bodies such as shell, sand or fishing hooks are left inside that might dete-
riorate the fabric. For tar stais use a gentle, non abrasive cleanser such as dishwashing soap, or
use a recommended inflatable boat cleaner available from most boat chandlery outlets.

General care :

CAUTION

- Do not use abrasive or agressive chemical compounds
- Warm soapy water is best in most situations
- Do not use any solvents, petrol, etc (PVC models)
- Use solvents sparingly only on Hypalon models
- Test any cleaner on a piece of patch materials if in doubt

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Repair kit countains :
- Fabric patches
- Ready to use tube of special glue

Conditions necessary for a successful repair :
- Humidity max 60%
- Temperature range between 18 and 25 degrees Celsius
- Repairs should not be carried out in direct sunlight, wind or rain
- Repairs should, however, be undertaken in a well ventilated area

Repair PVC boat :
3D Tender boats that haves tubes constructed with PVC fabrics require PU based adhesive and
RC hardener. Acetone solvant is recommended to prepare the surface before gluing. Use only
recommended solvant and adhesive.
Identify the area to be patched. This can be done by running water over the suspect area or
spraying or brushing with soapy water..
If the hole is only small, cut out a round patch of no less than 60 mm diameter. Larger holes or
cuts will require proportionately larger patches but always ensure you have at least 30 mm of
patch around the perimeter of the cut or hole and the corner are well radiused.
Next hold the patch on the tube and mark out around it with a pencil.
Clean both surfaces with solvent and spread a thin layer of adhesive over them ensuring there
are no lumps.
When first coat is dry to the touch (about 10 to 15 minutes) apply a second thin coat. After
waiting 5 or 6 minutes, touch the adhesive with the back of your hand. If it no longer appears
wet, heat both areas with a hot air gun to re-activate the glue and join the patch to the tube and
then clamp or roll the surfaces together. For the best adhesion, roll over the patch with a roller
or over the bottom edge of a bottle.
Do not inflate the boat fully for 24 hours.

Repair Hypalon boats

3D Tender boats that have tubes constructed dwith Orca Hypalon coated fabrics cannot be
bonded with plastic adhesive or by welding. They require neoprene based glue and RFE harden-
er. MEK solvent is recommended to prepare the surface before gluing. Use only recommended
solvent and adhesice.
Identify the area to be patched. This can be done by running water over the suspect area or
spraying or brushing with soapy water..
If the hole is only small, cut out a round patch of no less than 60 mm diameter. Larger holes or
cuts will require proportionately larger patches but always ensure you have at least 30 mm of

Tube repair

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patch around the perimeter of the cut or hole and the corner are well radiused.
Next hold the patch on the tube and mark out around it with a pencil.
Use a grinder, course sand paperor scratch stone, rough up both the back of the patch and the
area marked on the tube.
Clean both surfaces with solvent and spread a thin layer of adhesive over them ensuring there
are no lumps.
When first coat is dry to the touch (about 10 to 15 minutes) apply a second thin coat. After
waiting 5 or 6 minutes, touch the adhesive with the back of your hand. If it no longer appears
wet, heat both areas with a hot air gun to re-activate the glue and join the patch to the tube and
then clamp or roll the surfaces together. For the best adhesion, roll over the patch with a roller
or over the bottom edge of a bottle.
Do not inflate the boat fully for 24 hours.

Danger

Glueand solvents used for repair are highly flammable. Perform repairs in a well ventilated
area. Avoid breathing the vapors, wear protective gears (goggles, filter respirators, latex
gloves.)

3D TENDER is using marine grade upholstery fabric to offer best resistance to UV and ageing.
Periodic washing with mild detergent and warm water is the best way to keep your upholstery
look good. Special vinyl cleaner can also be used to remove difficult stains. No fabrics can last
forever when constantly exposed to the elements. We therefore recommend you to cover your
boat when not in use.

Upholstery

When not in use, boat should be removed from water.
Before storage the boatshould also be cleaned and rinsed with fresh water.
Do not cover boat before it is completely dry or mildew could grow under the cover and damage
the tube material. The covers should be ventilated and the drain plug left out.

STORAGE

For assistance, please contact your 3D Tender dealer or visit our website : www.3dtender.com

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