Mercury Heavy Duty 380, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...commended for anyone who is not familiar with the rules and regulations on operating a boat Please read and understand this manual carefully before operating your inflatable boat Warranty Message The product you have purchased comes with a limited warranty from Mercury Marine The terms of the warranty are set forth in the Warranty Information Section of this manual The warranty statement contains ...

Page 2: ...ne HIN Engine Serial Number Engine Model Number Mercury Marine Fond du Lac Wisconsin U S A Litho in U S A 2006 Mercury Marine Mercury Mercury Marine MerCruiser Mercury MerCruiser Mercury Racing Mercury Precision Parts Mercury Propellers Mariner Quicksilver 1 On The Water Alpha Bravo Pro Max OptiMax Sport Jet K Planes MerCathode RideGuide SmartCraft Zero Effort M with Waves logo Mercury with Waves ...

Page 3: ...cting People In The Water 9 Wave And Wake Jumping 10 Impact With Underwater Hazards 11 Exhaust Emissions 12 Safe Boating Suggestions 14 Specifications 16 Manufacturer s Plate 18 BOAT COMPONENTS Component Location PVC Models 20 Component Location Hypalon Models 22 TRANSPORTING Trailering Boat 24 OPERATION Floorboard Installation Models with Wood Floors 25 Floorboard Installation Models with Alumini...

Page 4: ...s Accidently 37 Beaching 37 MAINTENANCE Cleaning Procedure 38 Deflating 38 Folding Instructions 39 REPAIRS Air Chamber Repair Hypalon Fabric 41 Air Chamber Repair PVC Fabric 42 STORAGE Storage Preparation 45 OWNERS SERVICE ASSISTANCE Service Assistance 46 Parts And Accessories Inquiries 46 Service Away From Home 46 ...

Page 5: ...nd du Lac WI 54936 1939 920 929 5054 Fax 920 929 5893 Upon processing the transfer of warranty Mercury Marine will send registration verification to the new owner of the product by mail There is no charge for this service For products purchased outside the United States and Canada contact the distributor in your country or the Marine Power Service Center closest to you Warranty Registration United...

Page 6: ...it to Mercury Marine via MercNET E mail or mail Upon receipt of this warranty registration Mercury Marine will record the registration 3 Upon processing the warranty registration Mercury Marine will send registration verification by mail to the purchaser of the product If this registration verification is not received within 30 days please contact your selling dealer immediately Warranty coverage ...

Page 7: ...T BE MET IN ORDER TO OBTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE Warranty coverage is available only to retail customers that purchase from a Dealer authorized by Mercury Marine to distribute the product in the country in which the sale occurred Warranty coverage becomes available upon proper registration of the product by the authorized dealer Routine maintenance outlined in the Operation and Maintenance Manual mus...

Page 8: ...rder to obtain coverage WHAT IS NOT COVERED This Limited Warranty does not cover routine maintenance items adjustments normal wear and tear puncture discoloration oxidation abrasion or damage caused by abuse abnormal use neglect accident improper service use of an accessory or part not manufactured or sold by Mercury Marine or alteration or removal of parts Use of the product for racing or other c...

Page 9: ...S ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LIFE OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS WARRANTY SOME STATES COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW FOR THE DISCLAIMERS LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS IDENTIFIED ABOVE AS A RESULT THEY MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE...

Page 10: ...perate your boat properly If you have any questions contact your dealer Safety and operating information that is practiced along with using good common sense can help prevent personal injury and product damage This manual uses the following safety alerts to draw your attention to special safety instructions that should be followed WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if...

Page 11: ... 152 cm 4 and 5 feet in length when stretched out with an element on one end made to be inserted into the switch and a snap on the other end for attaching to the operator The lanyard is coiled to make its at rest condition as short as possible to minimize the likelihood of lanyard entanglement with nearby objects Its stretched out length is made to minimize the likelihood of accidental activation ...

Page 12: ...hallow or obstacle infested waters releasing your grip on a steering wheel or tiller handle that is pulling in one direction drinking alcohol or consuming drugs or daring high speed boat maneuvers While activation of the lanyard stop switch will stop the engine immediately a boat will continue to coast for some distance depending upon the velocity and degree of any turn at shut down However the bo...

Page 13: ...nt of the boat who could be ejected over the bow and possibly struck by the gearcase or propeller Loss of power and directional control in heavy seas strong current or high winds Loss of control when docking Protecting People In The Water WHILE YOU ARE CRUISING It is very difficult for a person standing or floating in the water to take quick action to avoid a boat heading in his her direction even...

Page 14: ...ing However when this activity is done with sufficient speed to force the boat hull partially or completely out of the water certain hazards arise particularly when the boat re enters the water 14463 The primary concern is the boat changing direction while in the midst of the jump In such case the landing may cause the boat to veer violently in a new direction Such a sharp change in direction can ...

Page 15: ...ter obstacles may exist which could be struck by the outboard or the boat bottom The most important thing you can do to help reduce injury or impact damage from striking a floating or underwater object is to control the boat speed Under these conditions boat speed should be kept to a minimum planing speed of 24 to 40 km h 15 to 25 MPH 14462 WARNING To avoid serious injury or death from all or part...

Page 16: ...lso be checked for any hull fractures transom fractures or water leaks Operating a damaged outboard could cause additional damage to other parts of the outboard or could affect control of the boat If continued running is necessary do so at greatly reduced speeds WARNING Avoid serious injury or death from loss of boat control Continued boating with major impact damage can result in sudden component...

Page 17: ...tain running and or wind conditions permanently enclosed or canvas enclosed cabins or cockpits with insufficient ventilation may draw in carbon monoxide Install one or more carbon monoxide detectors in your boat Although the occurrence is rare on a very calm day swimmers and passengers in an enclosed area of a stationary boat that contains or is near a running engine may be exposed to a hazardous ...

Page 18: ...ks and required maintenance Follow a regular schedule and ensure that all repairs are properly made Know and obey all nautical rules and laws of the waterways Boat operators should complete a boating safety course Courses are offered in the U S A by 1 The U S Coast Guard Auxiliary 2 The Power Squadron 3 The Red Cross and 4 your state boating law enforcement agency Inquiries may be made to the Boat...

Page 19: ...above idle speed Never drive your boat directly behind a water skier in case the skier falls As an example your boat traveling at 40 km h 25 MPH will overtake a fallen skier 61 m 200 ft in front of you in 5 seconds Watch fallen skiers When using your boat for water skiing or similar activities always keep a fallen or down skier on the operator s side of the boat while returning to assist the skier...

Page 20: ...l Outer length 380 cm 12 ft 6 in 430 cm 14 ft 1 in Inner hull length 260 5 cm 8 ft 7 in 299 cm 9 ft 10 in Outer width 171 cm 5 ft 7 in 188 cm 6 ft 2 in Inner width 83 cm 2 ft 9 in 92 cm 3 ft 0 in Tube diameter 44 cm 17 in 48 cm 19 in Recommended tube air pressure 0 25 bar 3 6 psi 0 25 bar 3 6 psi Recommended keel air pressure 0 25 bar 3 6 psi 0 25 bar 3 6 psi Floor system Wood floor boards 5 Wood ...

Page 21: ...299 cm 9 ft 10 in 357 cm 11 ft 7 in Outer width 171 cm 5 ft 7 in 188 cm 6 ft 2 in 218 cm 7 ft 2 in Inner width 83 cm 2 ft 9 in 92 cm 3 ft 0 in 110 cm 3 ft 7 in Tube diameter 44 cm 17 in 47 cm 18 5 in 54 cm 21 3 in Recommended tube air pressure 0 25 bar 3 6 psi 0 25 bar 3 6 psi 0 25 bar 3 6 psi Recommended keel air pressure 0 25 bar 3 6 psi 0 25 bar 3 6 psi 0 25 bar 3 6 psi Floor system Aluminium f...

Page 22: ...chambers g Maximum outboard power h Maximum number of people i ISO 6185 part see following table Boat design category The following table shows the navigation use that the boat was designed and constructed for Boat Design Categories Navigation Wind Force and Wave Height A Ocean Designed for extended voyages where conditions may exceed wind force 8 Beaufort scale and wave heights of 4 m 13 ft and a...

Page 23: ...es on sheltered coastal waters small bays small lakes rivers and canals where conditions may experience wind force 4 Beaufort scale and wave heights up to 0 5 m 1 5 ft ISO 6185 part The ISO 6185 part standard defines the power rating for the boat The following table shows these power ratings ISO 6185 Part Categories Powered Boat Rating Part 1 Type ll Powered boats not exceeding 4 5 kw 6 hp Part 2 ...

Page 24: ...BOAT COMPONENTS 20 Component Location PVC Models BACK VIEW a b 24156 a Hull Identification number HIN b Drain valve plug type drain shown FRONT VIEW a b 24160 a Lifting handle b Towing rings ...

Page 25: ...TS 21 TRANSOM VIEW a b c d b 24161 a Drain valve plug type valve shown b Towing holes c Motor plate d Manufacturer s plate SIDE VIEW a b c 24162 Model 380 shown a Paddle b Air chamber valves c Keel air chamber valve ...

Page 26: ...BOAT COMPONENTS 22 Component Location Hypalon Models BACK VIEW a b 24163 a Hull Identification number HIN b Drain valve plug type drain shown FRONT VIEW a b 24160 a Lifting handle b Towing rings ...

Page 27: ...cturer s plate SIDE VIEW b a d KEEP CLEAR MAXIMUM OPEN PRESSURE 0 33 BAR 4 8 PSI 33 KPA MINIMUM RESET PRESSURE 0 28 BAR 4 1 PSI 28 KPA REFER TO OWNER MANUAL FOR INSTRUCTIONS O V ERPRESSU R E S E CURITY VAL V E c Model 380 shown a Paddle b Air chamber valves c Overpressure valve Hypalon models only d Keel air chamber valve ...

Page 28: ...raps down securely so they will prohibit boat movement Make sure to protect the air chamber tubes so they will not get chafed or damaged from the tie down straps Trailer your boat with the outboard tilted down in a vertical operating position If additional ground clearance is required the outboard should be tilted up using an accessory outboard support device Refer to your local dealer for recomme...

Page 29: ... 2 3 4 5 a a 24013 a Side joiners 1 Clear a flat surface making sure it is clean and free of sharp objects 2 Unfold the boat and spread it out flat 3 Slide the front floorboard No 1 into the bow Position the hole opening over the keel air chamber valve Fit floorboard No 2 with the front floorboard 24015 b a a Floorboard No 2 b Front floorboard ...

Page 30: ... and 4 so they are forming an inverted V shape Align the side edges of the floorboards so they are straight and then push down on the V joint to flatten the floorboards a 24060 a Push down NOTE The floorboards are strengthened with the side joiners installed on the floorboards Position these side joiners so they will fit between the rubber stoppers located on the side air chambers ...

Page 31: ... to raise the floorboards off the floor 7 Attach each set of side joiners together a 24066 a Side joiners 8 Attach the side joiners to the floorboards Position the side joiners between the two rubber stoppers a b 24069 a Side joiners b Rubber stoppers ...

Page 32: ...OPERATION 28 Floorboard Installation Models with Aluminium Floors NOTE The floorboards must be installed into the boat before the boat is inflated 1 2 a a 24097 Five board models a Side joiners ...

Page 33: ...ke sure it is clean and free of sharp objects 2 Unfold the boat and spread it out flat 3 Slide the front floorboard No 1 into the bow Position the hole opening over the keel air chamber valve Fit floorboard No 2 with the front floorboard 24015 b a a Floorboard No 2 b Front floorboard ...

Page 34: ...ear floorboard b Transom retainers 5 Fit the remaining floorboards together Position the middle boards so they are forming an inverted V shape Align the side edges of the floorboards so they are straight and then push down on the V joint to flatten the floorboards a 24118 a Push down ...

Page 35: ...pers located on the side air chambers 6 Slightly inflate the keel in order to raise the floorboards off the floor 7 Attach the side joiners to the sides of the floorboards Five board models require two side joiners per side and six board models require three side joiners per side Position the joiners between the rubber stoppers a b 24122 a Side joiners b Rubber stoppers ...

Page 36: ...hambers as follows NOTE Install the removable seat before the boat is fully inflated Hook the flanges that are located on the bottom of the seat into the nylon straps on the side air chambers a Fit the floorboards into the boat Refer to Floorboard Installation b Unscrew the valve caps by turning a quarter of a turn counterclockwise c Make sure the valve stems are in the closed position Push in on ...

Page 37: ...nd weather conditions A boat that is correctly inflated may experience a drop in air pressure and require additional air when temperatures decrease or it may become over inflated when in direct sunlight or as the temperatures increase This will require the air chamber to be deflated until the recommended air pressure is reached Overpressure Security Valve Hypalon Models NOTE This feature is Includ...

Page 38: ...ntrol 2 place too much weight at the transom altering the designed flotation characteristics of the boat or 3 cause the boat to break apart particularly around the transom area Overpowering a boat can result in serious injury death or boat damage Pre Operating Check List Check the inflation pressure of the air chambers Remove any obstruction from the drain valve Check the outboard for tightness on...

Page 39: ...isabled or falls overboard Before departing tell someone where you are going and when you expect to return No alcohol or drugs It is illegal to operate a boat while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Know the waters and area you will be boating tides currents sand bars rocks and other hazards Loading IMPORTANT Do not exceed the maximum number of passengers or load capacity of the boat Refer t...

Page 40: ...RAIN VALVE OPERATION When underway slide the drain to the open position and the water will automatically run out The inner diaphragm will prevent water from returning After the water has been drained slide the drain to the closed position PLUG DRAIN VALVE OPERATION When underway remove the plug from the drain and the water will automatically run out The inner diaphragm will prevent water from retu...

Page 41: ... to this bridle and tow the boat at slow speed 17354 Air Chamber Deflates Accidently If one of the air chambers should accidently deflate while you are operating the boat shift the weight to the opposite side of the deflated air chamber and slowly head for shore Beaching It is recommended that the boat not be powered onto the beach dragged across rocks sand gravel or pavement as damage to the fabr...

Page 42: ...ean both the exterior and interior with a mild soap and fresh water solution 5 Rinse with fresh water and dry thoroughly IMPORTANT Do not use a vinyl preservative on the air chamber fabric Chemicals in the preservatives may dry out the fabric Deflating IMPORTANT When deflating the side air chambers do not deflate one side air chamber at a time When deflating maintain a balanced air pressure betwee...

Page 43: ...n all chambers Push in the valve stem and turn the stem a quarter turn clockwise to lock the valve in the open position Folding Instructions 1 Deflate the boat following the deflating instructions Keep the air valves open 2 Remove the seat if equipped paddles floorboards and any equipment 3 Fold the deflated sides inward until the sides meet in the middle 4 Fold the boat transom inward and then fo...

Page 44: ...MAINTENANCE 40 5 Starting at the transom end roll up the boat from the transom towards the bow 23508 ...

Page 45: ...in the air chambers which are 1 cm 0 393 in or less can be repaired in an emergency Larger areas or if the patch will overlap a seam should be patched by a professional repair technician at an inflatable repair station Contact your local Mercury dealer for the nearest inflatable repair station For the best results when gluing the relative humidity should be less than 60 ambient air temperature sho...

Page 46: ... the back of a tablespoon works well force out any air bubbles that may have been trapped under the patch working from the center of the patch to the outside After removing the masking tape use solvent to clean up any excess glue then place a 4 5 pound weight onto the patch and allow 24 hours drying time before pressurizing the repaired air chamber Air Chamber Repair PVC Fabric WARNING Avoid serio...

Page 47: ... 25 C 65 F to 77 F and not in direct sunlight Cut out a patch large enough to overlap the damaged area by 38 mm 1 5 in on all sides Center the patch over the damaged area and with a pencil trace the outline of the patch Apply masking tape around the perimeter of the outlined patch area to ensure a tight and clean glue line Clean the patch area on the boat as well as the backside of the patch with ...

Page 48: ...er applying the third layer wait 5 10 minutes and then apply the patch to the prepared area and press down firmly Using a smooth object a back of a tablespoon works well force out any air bubbles that may have been trapped under the patch working from the center of the patch to the outside After removing the masking tape place a 4 5 pound weight onto the patch and allow 24 hours drying time before...

Page 49: ...marine growth or polluted waters do not store the boat in water for extended periods of time After washing allow the boat to dry thoroughly before placing into storage The boat can be stored inflated or deflated Store the boat in a cool dry area that is protected from excess exposure from the sun Cover the boat to block direct sunlight exposure if the boat is to be stored outside for an extended p...

Page 50: ...ve all problems The following information will be needed by the service office Your name and address Daytime telephone number Model and serial number of your outboard Model and serial number of your inflatable boat The name and address of your dealership Nature of problem Parts And Accessories Inquiries All inquiries concerning genuine replacement parts and accessories should be directed to your l...