Highfield Deluxe 350, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...60 500 540 590 Deluxe 350 390 420 460 500 540 590 640 Owner s Manual Before operating your boat please read this manual carefully PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SECURE PLACE AND HAND IT OVER TO THE NEW OWNER WHEN YOU SELL THE BOAT ...

Page 2: ...t 8 Specifications Deluxe 9 General Arrangement 9 Recommended Seating Arrangement Ocean Master 11 Recommended Seating Arrangement Deluxe 12 Builder Plate 13 Fuel System 13 Information connected with the risk of flooding and stability 14 Information connected with the risk of fire or explosion 17 Electrical Systems 19 Transporting 20 Engine Start 20 Operation 21 Man overboard prevention and recover...

Page 3: ... maintained boat can satisfactorily operate This owner s manual is not a detailed maintenance or trouble shooting guide In the case of difficulty refer to the boat builder or his representative If a maintenance manual is provided use it for the boat s maintenance Always use trained and competent people for maintenance fixing or modifications Modifications that may affect the safety characteristics...

Page 4: ...ssibly saving the driver s life or that of someone else 3 Know your boat Knowing your boat is the foundation of good seamanship which is simply the skill of managing a boat and encompasses navigation safety boat handling line handling anchoring troubleshooting of engine problems and appropriate emergency response 4 Take a boating safety course and know the navigation rules A boating course will te...

Page 5: ...Passengers must use suitable PFDs Special PFDs are designed for children or watersport activities Personal Flotation Device Pre operation check list a Make sure you every passenger is wearing a suitable personal flotation device b Make sure there is an extra buoyant device that can be thrown to rescue person in the water c If boating with passengers instruct at least on passenger in the basics of ...

Page 6: ...1 08m Bow Height e 942mm 953mm 1012mm 1013mm Stern Height f 612mm 612mm 666mm 667mm Dead Rise 20o 20o 20o 20o Airtight Chambers 3 3 4 5 Light displacement without engine 115Kg 254lb 150 6 Kg 332lb 263 6 Kg 581lb 297 6Kg 656lb Max Passenger 6 7 8 9 Max Load 603Kg 1329lb 678Kg 1495lb 771Kg 1700lb 901Kg 1986lb Main Propulsion Motor Max Engine Power 40HP 29 4KW 50HP 36 75KW 60HP 44 10KW 80HP 58 80KW E...

Page 7: ...Width d 1 2m 1 3m 1 3m Bow Height e 1141mm 1130mm 1170mm Stern Height f 744mm 780mm 780mm Dead Rise 24o 24o 24o Airtight Chambers 6 6 6 Light displacement without engine 419 7Kg 925lb 474 6Kg 1046lb 568 6Kg 1254lb Max Passenger 10 12 14 Max Load 1008Kg 2204lbs 1223Kg 2696lbs 1498Kg 3303lbs Main Propulsion Motor Max Engine Power 100HP 74 6KW 115HP 85 76KW 150HP 111 85KW Engine Shaft L XL XL Design ...

Page 8: ...8m Bow Height e 961mm 961mm 1024mm 1034mm Stern Height f 595mm 595mm 666mm 666mm Dead Rise 20o 20o 20o 20o Airtight Chambers 3 3 4 5 Light displacement without engine 180Kg 397lb 210 6Kg 464lb 263 6Kg 581lb 295 6Kg 652lb Max Passenger 6 7 8 9 Max Load 680Kg 1499lb 780Kg 1720lb 850Kg 1874lb 900Kg 1984lb Main Propulsion Motor Max Engine Power 40HP 29 4KW 50HP 36 75KW 60HP 44 10KW 80HP 58 80KW Engine...

Page 9: ...1mm 1130mm 1170mm 1307mm Stern Height f 744mm 780mm 780mm 833mm Dead Rise 24o 24o 24o 24o Airtight Chambers 6 6 6 6 Light displacement without engine 483 06 Kg 1065lb 519 6 Kg 1146lb 579 6 Kg 1278lb 651 6 Kg 1437lb Max Passenger 10 12 14 16 Max Load 1000Kg 2205lb 1200Kg 2645lb 1400Kg 3086lb 1724Kg 3801lb Main Propulsion Motor Max Engine Power 90HP 73 5 KW 115HP 84 53 KW 145HP 102 9 KW 175HP 128 63...

Page 10: ...weight of the outboard In rough waters load can be moved forward to ease the motion of the craft h If some of those onboard are children the total number of people allowed onboard may be increased provided that The total weight of the children does not exceed 37 5Kg and that The total weight of all allowed onboard based on about 75Kg per adult is not exceeded Warning Do not exceed the maximum reco...

Page 11: ...Recommended Seating Arrangement Ocean Master OM350 OM390 OM420 OM460 OM500 OM540 OM590 ...

Page 12: ...Recommended Seating Arrangement Deluxe DL350 DL390 DL420 DL460 DL500 DL540 DL590 DL640 ...

Page 13: ...transom A full explanation of this information is given in the relevant sections of this manual Notes a Name of manufacturer b Model c Design category d Maximum motor power e Maximum number of passengers f Maximum load capacity g Recommended working pressure Fuel System Chart of Fuel System b c d e f g a ...

Page 14: ...trol fuel tank Information connected with the risk of flooding and stability 1 Openings in the hull Reference Designation 1 Ventilation grids 2 Anchor locker 3 Fuel filler 4 10 Drain scupper cockpit deck 5 Engine rigging flange 6 11 Motor well boot 7 Inspection hatch 8 Fuel filler drain 9 Bilge drain plug ...

Page 15: ...y to access the bilge drain plug when motor is running Propeller may cause serious injury 2 Stability and buoyancy This boat has been assessed as capable of supported the weight of the crew even in the event of flooding a Fully laden displacement was used to evaluate the stability and buoyancy of the boat The value of this displacement can be found in paragraph Specifications as below b Any change...

Page 16: ...f flooding f The boat s stability can be reduced when towing a boat or when using a davit or boom to lift a heavy load g Air chambers shall not be punctured h Breaking waves are a serious stability hazard Warning Always adjust the speed and heading of your boat according to the sea conditions All of the watertight hatches and bilge drain plug must remain closed when at sea ...

Page 17: ...stem when the engine is running g Never block the access of the fuel supply valve h Do not obstruct or modify the ventilation system Ensure that ventilation ducts are free i Never turn the engine over when the boat is on land j Fuel stored outside the fuel tanks jerry cans spare cans must be kept in a well ventilated place k Regularly check that the petrol tank compartment is clean and dry l Take ...

Page 18: ...nto the fuel tank compartment Fire port located on the port side of the console 2 Servicing of fire fighting equipment The boat owner operator shall a Have fire fighting equipment checked at the intervals indicated on the equipment b Replace portable fire extinguishers if expired or discharged by devices of identical fire fighting capacity c Have fixed systems refilled or replaced when expired or ...

Page 19: ...tricity Do not change or modify the strength of the safety devices protecting against power surges Do not install or replace electrical equipment or materials with components which exceed the system s nominal electrical power capacity Do not leave the boat unsupervised when the electrical system is live apart from when the automatic bilge pump and the boat s fire protection and security systems ar...

Page 20: ...ansported on a roof rack We recommend the boat to be protected from the roof rack that could damage the tube material 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 down straps with cam buckles We recommend also tying a small rope off at the bow towing eye for extra safety Engine Start Before starting t...

Page 21: ...rs Repeat procedure until all chambers are evenly inflated to the recommended working pressure e When inflating please keep the air pressure balance between air chambers to avoid the damage of bulkheads f Inflatable boats can be damaged by extreme internal air pressure Such pressure can be caused by temperature differences A boat properly inflated in the morning may become dangerously over pressur...

Page 22: ... into the shift and throttle control that is located directly under your right thumb for ease of access In the tilt mode the system raises the engine completely out of the water when not in use It can also be used to raise the engine when running the boat slowly in very shallow water to prevent propeller damage In trim mode the system works to adjust the angle of the engine to affect the running a...

Page 23: ... no passenger is onboard during lift Make sure the deck and bilge are drained before lifting your boat Remove the drain plug during the whole time the boat is stowed to allow water to run off Molded handles lifelines and cleats are not designed to be used for lifting When lifting and slewing ensure people are well clear below the slung vessel 5 Beaching We recommend the boat not to be powered on t...

Page 24: ...e sure the means for getting back onboard are readily accessible and easy to use by someone alone in the water 3 Danger from moving parts Keep the engine off whenever the engine box cover hatch is open The engine box cover hatch serves as a machinery guard Clothing or body parts can get caught in moving parts causing death or serious injury Keep away from moving part Danger Contact with a spinning...

Page 25: ...VC models Use solvents sparingly only on Hypalon models Test any cleaner on a piece of patch material if in doubt 2 Deflation To deflate the chamber first unscrew the valve cap by turning a quarter of a turn counterclockwise Check that the plunger in the center of the valve is closed i e upper position If closed i e spring compressed down position push the plunger down and rotate to the closed pos...

Page 26: ...he area to be patched This can be done by running water over the suspect area or spraying or brushing with soapy water b If the hole is only small cut out a round patch of no less than 60mm diameter Large holes or cuts will require proportionately larger patches but always ensure you have at least 30mm of patch around the perimeter of the cut or hole and the corners are well radiused c Next hold t...

Page 27: ...faces with solvent and spread a thin layer of adhesive over them ensuring there are no lumps f When the 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 active the glue and join the patch to the tube and then clamp or roll the...

Page 28: ...c b Alteration modification and tampering c Environmental corrosion and shocks due to acid rain chemical fallout industrial pollution bird lime tree sap hail extreme weather etc 4 CONDITION THAT MUST BE MET IN ORDER TO OBTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE Warranty coverage is available only to customers that purchase from an authorized Highfield dealer Routine maintenance outlined in the Owner s manual must b...

Page 29: ...ely of any substances that my stick to the paint surface and cause discoloration or damage g We recommend scratches and dents to be repaired as soon as possible after they occur h Use of the product for racing or other competitive activity voids the retail warranty i Expenses related to haul out launch towing storage transportation telephone rental inconvenience slip fees insurance coverage loan p...