NorthStar RM -, Manual

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Page 3: ...175 RM 4 1 3 195 RM 7 1 4 225 RM 10 2 HOMOLOGATION CERTIFICATION DESIGN CATEGORY AND IDENTIFICATION 13 2 1 EXPLANATION OF MANUFACTURER S PLATE 13 2 2 TECHNICAL DATA OF NORTHSTAR RM 15 2 3 CE CERTIFICATE 15 2 4 LOCATION OF FITTINGS AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT 17 2 5 LOCATION OF SEACOCKS AND THROUGH HULL FITTINGS 18 3 WITH OPTIONAL CONSOLES ONLY 18 4 SYSTEMS AND CIRCUITS 19 4 1 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19 ...

Page 4: ...examination Certificate number Date yr month day Name of Notified Body for noise emission assessment if applicable Address Town Post Code Country ID Number Module used for construction assessment A Aa B C B D B E B F G H Module used for noise emission assessment A Aa G H Other Community Directives applied DESCRIPTION OF CRAFT Craft Identification Number Brand name of the craft NORTHSTAR 155 RM Typ...

Page 5: ...ponsibility of the manufacturer I declare on behalf of the craft manufacturer that the craft mentioned above complies with all applicable essential requirements in the way specified and is in conformity with the type for which above mentioned EC type examination certificate has been issued delete text between brackets if no EC type examination certificate has been issued Name and function Cengiz A...

Page 6: ...3 2 6185 3 Buoyancy and floatation 3 3 6185 3 Openings in hull deck and superstructure 3 4 9093 9094 1 12216 Flooding 3 5 6185 3 Manufacturer s maximum recommended load 3 6 6185 3 Liferaft stowage 3 7 Escape 3 8 Anchoring mooring and towing 3 9 6185 3 Handling characteristics 4 6185 3 Engines and engine spaces 5 1 Inboard engine 5 1 1 Ventilation 5 1 2 Exposed parts 5 1 3 Outboard engine starting ...

Page 7: ...for noise emission assessment if applicable Address Town Post Code Country ID Number Module used for construction assessment A Aa B C B D B E B F G H Module used for noise emission assessment A Aa G H Other Community Directives applied DESCRIPTION OF CRAFT Craft Identification Number Brand name of the craft NORTHSTAR 175 RM Type or number RIGID INFLATABLE OB Type of craft sailboat motorboat inflat...

Page 8: ... the sole responsibility of the manufacturer I declare on behalf of the craft manufacturer that the craft mentioned above complies with all applicable essential requirements in the way specified and is in conformity with the type for which above mentioned EC type examination certificate has been issued delete text between brackets if no EC type examination certificate has been issued Name and func...

Page 9: ...3 2 6185 3 Buoyancy and floatation 3 3 6185 3 Openings in hull deck and superstructure 3 4 9093 9094 1 12216 Flooding 3 5 6185 3 Manufacturer s maximum recommended load 3 6 6185 3 Liferaft stowage 3 7 Escape 3 8 Anchoring mooring and towing 3 9 6185 3 Handling characteristics 4 6185 3 Engines and engine spaces 5 1 Inboard engine 5 1 1 Ventilation 5 1 2 Exposed parts 5 1 3 Outboard engine starting ...

Page 10: ... for noise emission assessment if applicable Address Town Post Code Country ID Number Module used for construction assessment A Aa B C B D B E B F G H Module used for noise emission assessment A Aa G H Other Community Directives applied DESCRIPTION OF CRAFT Craft Identification Number Brand name of the craft NORTHSTAR 195 RM Type or number RIGID INFLATABLE OB Type of craft sailboat motorboat infla...

Page 11: ... the sole responsibility of the manufacturer I declare on behalf of the craft manufacturer that the craft mentioned above complies with all applicable essential requirements in the way specified and is in conformity with the type for which above mentioned EC type examination certificate has been issued delete text between brackets if no EC type examination certificate has been issued Name and func...

Page 12: ...3 2 6185 3 Buoyancy and floatation 3 3 6185 3 Openings in hull deck and superstructure 3 4 9093 9094 1 12216 Flooding 3 5 6185 3 Manufacturer s maximum recommended load 3 6 6185 3 Liferaft stowage 3 7 Escape 3 8 Anchoring mooring and towing 3 9 6185 3 Handling characteristics 4 6185 3 Engines and engine spaces 5 1 Inboard engine 5 1 1 Ventilation 5 1 2 Exposed parts 5 1 3 Outboard engine starting ...

Page 13: ...day 2006 01 06 Name of Notified Body for noise emission assessment if applicable Address Town Post Code Country ID Number Module used for construction assessment A Aa B C B D B E B F G H Module used for noise emission assessment A Aa G H Other Community Directives applied DESCRIPTION OF CRAFT Craft Identification Number Brand name of the craft NORTHSTAR 225 RM Type or number RIGID INFLATABLE OB Ty...

Page 14: ...er the sole responsibility of the manufacturer I declare on behalf of the craft manufacturer that the craft mentioned above complies with all applicable essential requirements in the way specified and is in conformity with the type for which above mentioned EC type examination certificate has been issued delete text between brackets if no EC type examination certificate has been issued Name and fu...

Page 15: ... 3 2 6185 3 Buoyancy and floatation 3 3 6185 3 Openings in hull deck and superstructure 3 4 9093 9094 1 12216 Flooding 3 5 6185 3 Manufacturer s maximum recommended load 3 6 6185 3 Liferaft stowage 3 7 Escape 3 8 Anchoring mooring and towing 3 9 6185 3 Handling characteristics 4 6185 3 Engines and engine spaces 5 1 Inboard engine 5 1 1 Ventilation 5 1 2 Exposed parts 5 1 3 Outboard engine starting...

Page 16: ...able boat according to EN ISO 6185 3 so that the requirements for the number of persons allowed and the additional loading could be determined 2 1 EXPLANATION OF MANUFACTURER S PLATE The manufacturer s plate which is fixed at the console looks like the following Design Category B 225 RM The boat was built for the category of design B Offshore Category of design B offshore inspected by Internationa...

Page 17: ...her loads without fuel tank capacity Max Pressure 240 mbar Max mbar 240 mbar Maximum recommended load includes the weight of all persons onboard all provisions and personal effects any equipment not included in the light craft mass cargo if any and all consumable liquids water fuel etc Do not exceed the maximum number of persons Regardless of the number of persons on board the total weight of pers...

Page 18: ...ight without Engine 440 kg 350 kg 310 kg 160 kg Max Power 137 4 kW 187 HP 115 kW 156 HP 86 9 kW 117 6 HP 64 kW 87 HP Max Load 1440 kg 1260 kg 900 kg 720 kg Max No of people 16 14 10 8 Battery 12V See your engine s manual for recommendation Fuel tank capacity Optional Water tank capacity N A Holding Tank Capacity N A Strong points 3 U bolts provided one at the bow and two at the stern 2 3 CE CERTIF...

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Page 20: ...NORTHSTAR MANUAL 17 2 4 LOCATION OF FITTINGS AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ...

Page 21: ...NORTHSTAR MANUAL 18 2 5 LOCATION OF SEACOCKS AND THROUGH HULL FITTINGS 3 WITH OPTIONAL CONSOLES ONLY Jockey seat options 1 2 or 3 person ...

Page 22: ...rd electrical system is provided with your boat Consoles optional A mains cut off may be provided on the console depending on the model chosen Battery box is located inside the console The cut off switch disconnects the battery from the electrical system of your boat A switch panel with fuses is provided on the console for electrical equipment Above is how your electrical switch panel looks like F...

Page 23: ...the pole light You are not required to keep this light installed during daytime when there is good visibility At night or when the visibility condition dictates the use of the pole light simply remove it from its location under the aft center locker and install it in the plug provided on the aft starboard side of the boat To retain it tighten the locking collar When not in use simply remove it by ...

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Page 29: ...ECTRICAL SYSTEMS 15 8 2 A alternating current electrical system 15 8 3 AT THE PORT 16 8 4 SUITABILITY 16 8 5 VIBRATIONS 16 8 6 SHIFTING 16 8 7 TRIM 16 8 8 FIRST OPERATING HOURS 18 9 SAFETY 18 9 1 OPERATOR S RESPONSIBILITIES 18 9 2 OVERLOADING 19 9 3 OPENING IN THE HULL 19 9 4 STABILITY AND BUOYANCY 20 9 5 WEATHER 20 9 5 A What To Do in Severe Weather 20 9 6 STANDING 21 9 7 STAYING AFLOAT 21 9 8 FI...

Page 30: ...ITIONS 32 14 1 A STRUCTURAL HULL WARRANTY 32 14 1 B TUBE WARRANTY only for inflatable boats and rigid hull inflatable boats 32 14 1 C GENERAL WARRANTY 32 14 1 D EXTERIOR FINISH WARRANTY 32 14 1 E CUSTOMER OBLIGATIONS 32 14 1 F WARRANTY EXCEPTIONS 33 14 1 G GENERAL PROVISIONS 33 15 LAST REMARKS 34 ...

Page 31: ...o the boat builder or his representative If a maintenance manual is provided use it for the watercraft s maintenance Always use trained and competent people for maintenance fixing or modifications Modifications that may affect the safety characteristics of the watercraft shall be assessed executed and documented by competent people The boat builder cannot be held responsible for modifications that...

Page 32: ...ng Center console is molded in and is provided with a door for entry into the console cabin V shaped seating at bow with storage under Under the aft seat there are three hatches two on each side as baitwell and livewell Third one in the middle opens to aft storage area which includes battery water tank and manual bilge pump Cockpit of the boat is self bailing through openings at the bottom of the ...

Page 33: ...Starboard front chamber 5 Bow chamber Then fill the chambers to the recommended pressure in the same order DEFLATION Deflate the tubes to 25 35 of the recommended pressure in the reverse of the inflation order starting from bow chamber predeflation Then you can deflate all of the remaining air Do not inflate a single section fully before pre inflating other chambers first Do not deflate a single s...

Page 34: ...outboard Propeller selection varies with engine manufacturer Your dealer will be happy to assist you with your propeller selection Please check your boat s user Specific Information Booklet in order to see the information about max allowed power of your boat s engine Never forget the danger that boat propellers can inflict to persons in the water Remember to shut off your engines when approaching ...

Page 35: ...he 1 meter rule of the COLREGS which requires a minimum of 1 meter height difference between the navigation lights and the pole light you are not required to keep this light installed during daytime when there is good visibility At night or when the visibility condition dictates the use of the pole light simply remove it from its location under the aft center locker and install it in the plug prov...

Page 36: ...orrect battery type and capacity 4 2 FUEL SYSTEM Please find the capacity of the fuel tank on your boat in your Specific Information Booklet All of the tank capacity may not be usable according to trim and loading and a minimum of 20 reserve should be kept All of the fixed fresh water tank s capacity may not be usable according to trim and loading In case of repair or maintenance necessity this ta...

Page 37: ...mediately in an emergency Be sure that appliance valves are closed before opening the cylinder valve Test the LPG system for leakage regularly Check all connections for leakage by manual leak testing or testing with soapy water or detergent solution with appliance burner valves closed and cylinder and system valves open If leakage is present close the cylinder valve and have the system repaired be...

Page 38: ... on cruise Shut off the main gas valve in the event of an LPG leak or fire from an LPG tank Ensure proper ventilation in order to prevent asphyxiation 4 4 VENTILATION SYSTEM Ventilation of the fuel tank area is provided by means of a round plastic vent found on port side of the cockpit Filling vent is found on starboard side of hull Do not go near the vents with open source of fire such as cigaret...

Page 39: ...lly for leaks corrosion and wear too Check the fluid level periodically All the electrical and steering connections must be protected with the use of protection tube provided with your boat Leaving these cables hoses and connections free in the boat may cause accidents and also premature wear of these parts Please check Specific Information Booklet for seat console options in your inflatable boat ...

Page 40: ...tlet water seacock when not in use To empty the waste holding tank see Dockside Pumpout Macerator Pump A Y valve is installed between the pumpout plate and the macerator discharge seacock The macerator pump is located between the Y valve and the macerator discharge seacock In this configuration all waste is flushed from the WC to the holding tank The Y valve permits you to use the dockside pumpout...

Page 41: ...ss It is advised that the compass be checked for correct operation as it may be affected by the surrounding items such as gauges in the case of which it will require adjustment by a professional 5 ANCHORING ARRANGEMENT An anchor locker is provided at the bow The rope chain and anchor can be kept in this locker Excess water will drain out through the hole at the bottom of the locker Please consult ...

Page 42: ...w the anchor over as it will tend to entangle the anchor When all anchor line has been let out back down on the anchor with engine in idle reverse to help set the anchor When anchor is firmly set use reference points landmarks in relation to the boat to make sure you are not drifting Check these points frequently Anchoring a small boat by the stern has caused many to capsize and sink The transom i...

Page 43: ...not discharge contaminated bilge water unless you are required to do so due to safety reasons Any waste such as garbage plastics food wood chemicals and sewage collected during the trip must be disposed of properly after returning ashore Do not discharge toilets or holding tanks close to shore or in any prohibited zone and use harbour or marina pump out facilities to empty the holding tank before ...

Page 44: ...sary steps to do something beforehand Check the weather report to see if it is suitable for your intended trip Check all hoses and clamps for fit and that all drain hoses are in place and are not worn out Check all the equipment including your bilge pump s Look for damages at the fuel hose Does it smell like fuel Have spare fuel on board Check all rubbers parts periodically and change them if they...

Page 45: ...tructions carefully Do not modify the craft s electrical systems or relevant drawings Installation alterations and maintanance should be performed by a competent marine electrical technician Inspect the system at least biennially Disconnect shore power connections when the system is not in use Connect metallic housings or enclosures of installed electrical appliances to the protective conductor sy...

Page 46: ... significant wave heights up to and including 2 meters may be experienced Use your boat in the appropriate manner If the conditions are not suitable for a safe cruise please go only if you cannot avoid it 8 5 VIBRATIONS If you feel vibrations in the hull while cruising you should check the propeller and the shaft Even a little piece of wood can damage the propeller or debris may cause vibration wh...

Page 47: ... planning speed from displacement speed and at lower planning speeds in choppy water Trim for rigid boats TRIM DOWN BOW DOWN TRIM UP BOW UP PROPER TRIM ANGLE Trim for Inflatable Boats TRIM DOWN BOW DOWN TRIM UP BOW UP PROPER TRIM ANGLE ...

Page 48: ...re it should be handled by trained and or experienced persons only Do not leave untrained persons or children without supervision on board Do not let the ignition key on the boat Maneuverability at high speeds is limited Sudden turns may cause loss of control Reduce speed before making sharp turns in either direction Important safety warnings are found throughout this manual Please read them caref...

Page 49: ... are some things to remember when loading your boat Distribute the load evenly fore and aft and from side to side Keep the load low Keep passengers seated Do not stand up in a small boat Fasten gear to prevent shifting Do not exceed the capacities on manufacturer s plate Remember that the distribution of load will change your boat s center of gravity CG Following figures show the effect CG too muc...

Page 50: ...he weather channels At certain times of the year weather can change rapidly and you should continually keep a weather eye out While you are out in a boat here are a few signs you can look for that indicate an approaching weather change Weather changes generally come from the west Scan the sky with your weather eye especially to the west Watch for cloud to build up especially rapid vertically risin...

Page 51: ...l accumulating in the bilge from careless fueling practices Use the fire extinguisher at the base of the flames using a sweeping motion Prudent and accurate use of the available chemicals should contain all but the worst fires Verify the fire has been extinguished If so check damage and get assistance immediately If not get out by the nearest exit and swim as far as possible upwind from the boat a...

Page 52: ...to note that children people who cannot swim elderly or handicapped people must wear life jackets at all times during boating Follow the instructions on the life jackets and keep them in good order Check your local regulations concerning approved lifejackets to have on board 9 9 B FIRE EXTINGUISHERS The boat should be equipped with a fire extinguisher which should be fixed on the holder stated the...

Page 53: ...quirement since they may be unreliable If pyrotechnic devices are selected a minimum of three are required That is three signals for day use and three signals for night Some pyrotechnic signals meet both day and night use requirements Pyrotechnic devices should be stored in a cool dry location if possible A watertight container painted red or orange and prominently marked DISTRESS SIGNALS or FLARE...

Page 54: ...stol launched and hand held parachute flares and meteors have many characteristics of a firearm and must be handled with caution All boaters should be able to signal for help Boaters must have current dated approved day and night signals for all boats operating on coastal and open bodies of water Above information on Visual Distress Signals is only indicative Please check with your local authoriti...

Page 55: ...d well being Judgment and skills deteriorate affecting peripheral vision balance and ability to process information Physical performance and reaction time are reduced Alcohol reduces depth perception night vision focus and the ability to distinguish colors especially red and green Alcohol consumption can result in inner ear disturbance which can make it impossible for a person suddenly immersed in...

Page 56: ...s must be let dried after use and cleaning to prevent the formation of mildew In case mildew forms on cushions mildew removers can be used 11 3 BELOW WATERLINE If applied the underwater coating antifouling paint should be renewed periodically if the boat will remain in water for longer periods This prevents the growth of algae and shells You should also clean the underwater area from time to time ...

Page 57: ... steel equipment with fresh water and soap after each use Do not use scouring powders abrasives bleach or acids when cleaning Whenever you see sign of rust on your stainless steel use chrome polish to remove them If this is not done these rust spots may develop into pitting which will ruin the stainless steel When waxing your boat wax your stainless hardware too 11 8 REPAIRS Please consult your de...

Page 58: ...our battery in a dry ventilated place and charge it according to manufacturer s recommendations If the boat will remain on the trailer for a long time take special care that the weight of the boat is equally distributed on the touching points of the trailer rollers or bunks Fuel tank If there is leftover petrol in the tank you should empty it and let some air in You should cover open tanks conduit...

Page 59: ...s the beam of the boat The capacity of the trailer should be greater than the combined weight of the boat motor and equipment The tow vehicle must be capable of handling the weight of the trailer boat equipment as well as the weight of the passengers and equipment which will be carried inside This may require that the tow vehicle may need to be specially equipped with a n Engine of adequate power ...

Page 60: ...negotiating corners Prior to operating on the open road practice turning backing up etc on a level parking area Pre Launching Preparations For the courtesy of others and to prevent rushing prepare your boat for launching away from the ramp before you approach the ramp Check the boat to ensure no damage was caused by the trip Raise the lower unit remove supports to proper height for launching so it...

Page 61: ...t during launching As you approach the takeout ramp take special care to note such factors as Change in wind direction and or velocity Change in current and or tide Increase in boating traffic Visibility etc First unload the boat at dock or mooring if possible Next maneuver the boat carefully to the submerged trailer and raise the lower unit of the engine Then winch the boat onto the trailer and s...

Page 62: ... and conditions contained herein All warranty work is to be performed at a NORTHSTAR AS dealership NORTHSTAR AS Factory or other location as directed by NORTHSTAR AS at NORTHSTAR AS s sole discretion After it has been established that there is a valid claim under this warranty NORTHSTAR AS s Customer Service Manager will authorize in writing repairs to be made Transportation for repairs will not b...

Page 63: ... weight recommendations l Boats damaged by accident and boats damaged while being loaded onto transportation upon or unloaded from trailers cradles or other devices used to place boats in water remove boats from water or store or transport boats on or over land m Costs or charges derived from inconveniences or loss of use commercial or monetary loss due to time loss and any other special incidenta...

Page 64: ...rmonized European norm EN 10240 We hope that it will help you to familiarize yourself with your boat and its systems We also have tried to give you valuable safety information However this manual will not teach you seamanship and the safety information is provided as basic information It is highly recommended that users of such boat obtain proper training before attempting to use it It must be rem...

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