Mercury Ocean Runner 300, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...mended 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 a d...

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: ...Lanyard Stop Switch 7 Protecting 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 17 BOAT COMPONENTS Components Location Model 300 19 Components Location Model 330 and 350 21 TRANSPORTING Trailering Boat 24 OPERATION Inflation 25 Overpressure Security Valve Hypalon Models 26 Lift...

Page 4: ...tes Accidently 30 Beaching 30 MAINTENANCE Cleaning Procedure 31 Deflation 31 Air Chamber Repair Hypalon Fabric 31 Air Chamber Repair PVC Fabric 33 STORAGE Storage Preparation 35 OWNERS SERVICE ASSISTANCE Service Assistance 36 Parts And Accessories Inquiries 36 Service Away From Home 36 ...

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: ... MUST 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...

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: ...b Maximum personnel 3 1 4 5 Air chambers 3 3 3 Overall length 295 cm 9 ft 8 in 330 cm 10 ft 10 in 350 cm 11 ft 6 in Inner hull length 194 cm 6 ft 4 in 234 cm 7 ft 8 in 234 cm 7 ft 8 in Outer beam 160 cm 5 ft 3 in 174 cm 5 ft 9 in 174 cm 5 ft 9 in Inner beam 79 cm 2 ft 7 in 93 cm 3 ft 1 in 93 cm 3 ft 1 in Tube diameter 40 5 cm 16 in 40 5 cm 16 in 40 6 cm 16 in Hull and floor Fiberglass Fiberglass F...

Page 21: ...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 22: ...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 23: ...BOAT COMPONENTS 19 Components Location Model 300 BACK VIEW a 24439 a Hull identification number HIN FRONT VIEW a 24441 a Front mooring ring ...

Page 24: ...BOAT COMPONENTS 20 TRANSOM VIEW a b c d e c 24447 a Drain plug b Hull drain plug c Rear lifting ring d Motor plate e Manufacturer s plate ...

Page 25: ... c d e a 24448 a Port air chamber valve b Front air chamber valve c Front lifting ring d Starboard air chamber valve e Oars Components Location Model 330 and 350 BACK VIEW a b 24450 a Hull identification number HIN b Hull drain plug ...

Page 26: ...BOAT COMPONENTS 22 FRONT VIEW a 24441 a Front mooring ring TRANSOM VIEW a b c d b 24451 a Drain plug b Rear lifting ring c Motor plate d Manufacturer s plate ...

Page 27: ...BOAT COMPONENTS 23 SIDE VIEW a b e f 24452 c d a Paddle location b Port air chamber valve c Front lifting rings 2 d Front air chamber valve e Storage compartment f Starboard 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: ...tem b Closed position c Open position d Valve cap 1 Unscrew the valve caps turn a quarter of a turn counterclockwise Make sure the valve stems are in the closed position Push in on the valve stem and rotate to the closed position 2 Insert and lock the air pump fill adapter into the valve Connect the air pump hose to the fill adapter 3 Starting at one of the air valves inflate each air chamber in t...

Page 30: ...s get hotter This will require the air to be deflated until the recommended air pressure is reached Overpressure Security Valve Hypalon Models NOTE This feature is Included on Hypalon fabric models If the air pressure exceeds the maximum limit the red cap will loosen or pop off the overpressure valve Air will escape until the air pressure returns to the recommended limit Replace the red cap on the...

Page 31: ...e transom following the recommended installation instructions provided with the outboard or from the outboard manufacturer Check outboard for tightness on transom before each use WARNING Using an outboard that exceeds the maximum horsepower limit of a boat can 1 cause loss of boat control 2 place too much weight at the transom altering the designed flotation characteristics of the boat or 3 cause ...

Page 32: ... safe navigation boating and operating procedures Be sure there is a ring type life buoy or buoyant cushion designed to be thrown to a person in the water Arrange the passengers and load in the boat so the weight is distributed evenly and everyone is seated in a proper seat or on the floor Instruct at least one passenger in the basics of boat handling and the starting and operation of the outboard...

Page 33: ...lug a b 24453 c a Lock position b Un lock position c Drain plug Loading IMPORTANT Do not exceed the maximum number of passengers or load capacity of the boat Refer to the Specification table in this manual or the manufacturer s plate on the boat for the maximum number of passengers and load capacity of the boat Position the passengers and distribute the load evenly in the boat to help counterbalan...

Page 34: ...hull and tow the boat at slow speed 14776 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 fabric and or h...

Page 35: ...amage to the inside diaphragms that separate the air chambers Unscrew the valve caps turn a quarter turn counterclockwise Push in the valve stems to release the air pressure evenly on all chambers Push in the valve stem and turn the stem a quarter turn clockwise to lock the valve in the open position Air Chamber Repair Hypalon Fabric WARNING Avoid serious injury or death from a fire explosion or p...

Page 36: ...sunlight Cut out a patch large enough to overlap the damaged area by a minimum of 38 mm 1 5 in from 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 Using 100 grit sandpaper or a pumice stone roughen the patch area on the boat as well as the back...

Page 37: ...vents used for repairing inflatables are toxic and highly flammable As a safety precaution always work outdoors or in an area that is well ventilated and away from any open flames sparks or appliances equipped with pilot lights Breathing the vapors or exposure to the skin may be hazardous to your health Avoid breathing the vapors and contact with skin and eyes by wearing a carbon filter respirator...

Page 38: ...ollow the directions on the cement tube TWO PART ADHESIVE Mix a batch of adhesive according to the mixing directions provided with the two part adhesive Keep adhesive off skin When the adhesive is fully mixed it must sit for a short time to activate the catalyst Failure to do so will create poor fabric adhesion Apply three thin layers of adhesive with a short bristle brush in a circular pattern on...

Page 39: ...rs do not store the boat in water for extended periods of time Clean the boat fabric and wash the boat hull following the cleaning procedure in Maintenance Section Dry the boat thoroughly after washing 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 b...

Page 40: ...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...