Mercury-marine Sport 899183001 User Manual

iAll of us at Mercury Marine want to thank you for choosing aMercury Marine Inflatable boat. You have made a soundinvestment in boating pleasu

GENERAL INFORMATION6Boater's ResponsibilitiesThe operator (driver) is responsible for the correct and safeoperation of the boat and

GENERAL INFORMATION7Lanyard Stop SwitchThe purpose of a lanyard stop switch is to turn off the engine whenthe operator moves far enough away from the

GENERAL INFORMATION8Important Safety Information: The purpose of a lanyard stop switchis to stop the engine when the operator moves far enough awayfro

GENERAL INFORMATION9! WARNINGAvoid serious injury or death from deceleration forces resultingfrom accidental or unintended stop switch activation. The

GENERAL INFORMATION10WHILE BOAT IS STATIONARY! WARNINGStop your engine immediately whenever anyone in the water isnear your boat. Serious injury to th

GENERAL INFORMATION11There is another less common hazardous result from allowing yourboat to launch off a wave or wake. If the bow of your boat pitche

GENERAL INFORMATION12• The boat could move suddenly in a new direction. Such asharp change in direction can cause occupants to be thrownout

GENERAL INFORMATION13! WARNINGAvoid the combination of a running engine and poor ventilation.Prolonged exposure to carbon monoxide in sufficient

GENERAL INFORMATION14WHILE BOAT IS MOVINGab21628a - Running the boat with the trim angle of the bow too highb - Running the boat with no forward hatch

GENERAL INFORMATION15Never be under the influence of alcohol or drugs while boating (itis the law). Alcohol or drug use impairs your judgment and grea

iiRecord your Hull Identification Number (HIN) and engine model/serial number. The HIN is located on the back of the boat on thestarboard side. The en

GENERAL INFORMATION16DescriptionModel240 270 310 340Maximum load390 kg (859 lb.)450 kg (992 lb.)520 kg (1146 lb.)570 kg (1256 lb.)Maximum enginepower4

GENERAL INFORMATION17Manufacturer's PlateThe manufacturer's plate is located on the inside of the boattransom.abcdefghi14598a - Bo

GENERAL INFORMATION18Boat Design Categories Navigation Wind Force and Wave HeightC InshoreDesigned for voyages in coastalwaters, large bays, estuaries

BOAT COMPONENTS19Components LocationBACK VIEWab17345a - Hull IdentificationNumber (HIN)b - Drain valve (plug typevalve shown)FRONT VIEWab18012a - Lift

BOAT COMPONENTS20TRANSOM VIEWabcbd18026a - Drain valve (plug typevalve shown)b - Towing holesc - Motor plated - Manufacturer's plateSIDE VIEWabcd

TRANSPORTING21Trailering BoatUse a trailer that will properly support the boat hull. Position theboat on the trailer so it will rest in a stable posit

OPERATION22Floorboard InstallationNOTE: The floorboards must be installed into the boat before theboat is inflated.NOTE: Each H channel should be inst

OPERATION2312345abbccc18130Five board modelsa - H channel ‑ Shortb - Side joinerc - H channel ‑ Long1. Clear a flat surface that is clean and free of

OPERATION244. Slide the rear floorboard (No. 4 or 5) under the transomretainer.ab18094a - Rear floorboard b - Transom retainer

OPERATION255. Fit the remaining floorboards and H channels together. Onmodels having four floorboards, position boards (No. 2 and 3)so they are

TABLE OF CONTENTSiiiWARRANTY INFORMATIONTransfer of Warranty...1Warranty Registration

OPERATION267. Attach a side joiner onto each side of the floorboards withinthe recessed portion of the floor.aa18141a - Side joinersInflating! CAUTION

OPERATION27IMPORTANT: Do not inflate or deflate one air chamber at a time.When inflating or deflating, maintain a balanced air pressurebetween

OPERATION28NOTE: Always be aware of the air pressure in the air chambers.The air volume inside the air chambers will expand as the internalair tempera

OPERATION29• Remove any obstruction from the drain valve.• Check the outboard for tightness on the transom.• Know the fuel capacity and cruising range

OPERATION30Drain Valve OperationThe inflatable boat will be fitted with one of two types of drainvalves. A slide drain valve or a plug dra

OPERATION31Position the passengers and distribute the load evenly in the boatto help counterbalance the weight of the outboard.14775TowingIf the infla

MAINTENANCE32Cleaning ProcedureNOTE: Gasoline spillage must be cleaned immediately to preventdamage to fabric. Remove the floorboards to clean the gas

MAINTENANCE332. Push in the valve stem and deflate the keel. Push in the valvestem and turn the stem a quarter turn clockwise to lock thevalve in the

MAINTENANCE345. Starting at the transom end, roll up the boat from the transomtowards the bow.18168

REPAIRS35Air Chamber Repair ‑ PVC Fabric! WARNINGAvoid serious injury or death from a fire, explosion or poisoning.The glues and solvents used for rep

TABLE OF CONTENTSivTowing...31Air Chamber Deflates Accidently...

REPAIRS36ONE PART GLUE (EMERGENCY REPAIRS ONLY)Follow the directions on the cement tube.TWO PART ADHESIVEMix a batch of adhesive according to the mixi

STORAGE37Storage PreparationNOTE: The boat should be cleaned and rinsed with fresh waterbefore being placed in long term storage. Refer to the Cleanin

OWNERS SERVICE ASSISTANCE38Service AssistanceYour satisfaction with your inflatable product is very important toyour dealer and to us. If you ev

WARRANTY INFORMATION1Transfer of WarrantyThe limited warranty is transferable to a subsequent purchaser, butonly for the remainder of the unused porti

WARRANTY INFORMATION2Mercury MarineAttn: Warranty Registration DepartmentW6250 W. Pioneer RoadP.O. Box 1939Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1939920-929-5054Fax 9

WARRANTY INFORMATION3DURATION OF COVERAGEThe fiberglass hull, air deck® floor, all hull attachments andaccessories, but not limited to, floor

WARRANTY INFORMATION4HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGEThe customer must provide Mercury with a reasonable opportunityto repair, and reasonable acces

WARRANTY INFORMATION5DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS:THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR APARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIME