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PILOT3 

Owner’s Manual 

 

 

 

Westport Marine, Unit 2 Connaught Lane, Plymouth PL4 7BZ, UK 

T: 07977 466160, e: sales@westportmarine.co.uk, www.westportmarine.co.uk 

 

This manual has been compiled to help you to operate your craft with safety and 

pleasure.  It contains details of the craft, the equipment supplied or fitted, its systems, 

and information on its operation and maintenance.  Please read it carefully and 

familiarise yourself with the craft before using it. 

 

If this is your first craft, or you are changing to a type of craft you are not familiar with, for 

your own comfort and safety, please ensure that you obtain handling and operating 

experience before assuming command of the craft.  Your dealer or national boating 

association will be pleased to advise you of local sea schools or competent instructors. 

 

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SECURE PLACE AND HAND IT OVER TO THE 

NEW OWNER WHEN YOU SELL YOUR CRAFT. 

 
 

 

Owner’s Manual 

 

 

PILOT3 

 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for PILOT3

Page 1: ...ntenance Please read it carefully and familiarise yourself with the craft before using it If this is your first craft or you are changing to a type of craft you are not familiar with for your own comfort and safety please ensure that you obtain handling and operating experience before assuming command of the craft Your dealer or national boating association will be pleased to advise you of local s...

Page 2: ...ASS C 6 OPERATOR S FIELD OF VISION D 6 SAFETY EQUIPMENT W 7 RISK OF FLOODING D 7 RISK OF FIRE D 7 GENERAL OPERATION 7 Man overboard Prevention Recovery C 7 Bilge Pumping and Bailing C 7 Main Deck Drainage D 7 Mooring Anchoring Towing W 8 Launching Trailering W 8 Lifting D 8 Outboard Engine C 8 Cleaning C 8 Winter Storage C 9 Additional Manuals C 9 WESTPORT MARINE WARRANTY 10 Registration 10 Use 10...

Page 3: ... EN ISO 10087 Builders Plate EN ISO 14945 Protection from Falling Overboard and Means of Reboarding EN ISO 15085 Visibility from Steering Position EN ISO 11591 Owner s Manual EN ISO 10240 Structure EN ISO 12215 Stability Freeboard EN ISO 12217 Manufacturer s Recommended Load EN ISO 14946 Anchoring Mooring Towing EN ISO 15084 Handling Characteristics EN ISO 11592 For noise and emissions see outboar...

Page 4: ...ty W Regardless of the craft s seaworthiness and its certified RCD design category protection from freak sea and wind conditions cannot be guaranteed The ability experience and fitness of all the crew should therefore be taken into consideration before using the craft As a minimum ensure that the anticipated wind and sea conditions do not exceed the design category of your boat and that you and yo...

Page 5: ...k the fuel hose and connections for leaks general wear and chaffing Check the steering and engine controls ensuring free and full movement Ensure the secure mounting and operation of the outboard motor referring to separate outboard motor manufacturers manual HANDLING CHARACTERISITCS TRIM PERFORMANCE STABILITY D Small craft are susceptible to significant changes in trim fore aft and heel port star...

Page 6: ...d in congested high traffic waterways or in weather and sea conditions of reduced visibility high winds or large waves Reduce speed and wake as a courtesy and as a safety consideration to yourself and others Observe the speed limit and no wake zones Observer the right of way as defined by the Rules of the Road and required by COLREG Always be certain to have sufficient distance to stop or manoeuvr...

Page 7: ...ile underway and opened only for access while stopped Ensure that any water collecting in the boat is immediately bailed overboard RISK OF FIRE D Fuel and electrics onboard small boats present an inherent fire risk Always remove the portable fuel tank from the boat and fill in a well ventilated area away from the risk of ignition Ensure that any wiring is correctly installed and in good condition ...

Page 8: ...hing Trailering W Ensure that the centre rollers of the trailer bear the keel of your boat in a correct way and adjust the lateral bearing to avoid any movement Do not forget to fasten the tie down straps Do not load the craft when trailering New owners operators should seek instruction guidance on launching and recovery from the dealer or local sea school powerboat instructor Do not attempt launc...

Page 9: ... If the engine is still mounted its weight must be supported During the period of storage heavy loose items such as the battery and fuel tank should be removed If stored outdoors cover the boat with a non transparent tarpaulin Ensure however that the boat has sufficient ventilation The tarpaulin and its fastening ropes will chafe the surface of the boat if they flap and move in the wind so fasten ...

Page 10: ...o follow manufacturers instructions for maintenance and use of the boat non adherence to the Owners Manual issued with each new boat sale non adherence to our Engine Power and Speed guide as published on our website and in our boat brochures commercial use of the Vessel Limitation 1 Westport Marine limits its warranty to make good any defect or fault due to the process used to manufacture the boat...

Page 11: ...nual Main Outboard Frame Number see owners manual Propeller Number blades diameter pitch found on propeller hub Auxiliary Outboard Model Type see owners manual Auxiliary Outboard Frame Number see owners manual Type of Use delete as appropriate Domestic Commercial Trailer Manufacturer Model Customer Details Name Address Postcode Telephone Number E mail Address Dealership Details Dealer Stamp Detail...

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