Zboat operator’s manual i notice thank you for purchasing the zboat combined boat, which is in conformity with requirements stipulated by federal and state laws. Please read the instruction manual carefully. It explains in detail how to operate, repair and maintain this combined boat. Reading and un...
Zboat operator’s manual 1 chapter 1 overview and safety information 1. Identification code hull sequence code ① is pasted on the fantail deck. Hull sequence codes will facilitate your future order of spare parts from the dealer. Please keep a copy of these codes in a separate location to help author...
Zboat operator’s manual 2 2. Warning labels 2.1 position of sticking.
Zboat operator’s manual 3 3. Safety information the safe operation of the combined boat is determined by correct driving, accurate judgment and good professional skills of the driver. The driver shall do the following to get familiar with basic requirements of safe driving. Read the user manual and ...
Zboat operator’s manual 4 3.2 driving stipulations 1 ） the driver must wear pfd suits that fit well and are approved by local authorities. 2 ） protect eyes from wind, water or sun exposure while driving the boat. 3 ） in order to guarantee the safety and maintenance of the combined boat, check the co...
Zboat operator’s manual 5 3.3 driving requirements 1 ） keep watching out for people, objects and other ships around. Remain alert for obstacles that block your sight and other conditions. 2 ） drive safety and steadily, keep safe distance from people, objects and other obstacles. 3 ） don’t follow clo...
Zboat operator’s manual 6 7 ） to reduce the risk of control loss, being thrown overboard and collision, don’t exceed the speed limit. 8 ） this combined boat is a high-performance boat rather than a toy. A sharp turn or surfing will increase the risk of injury or fracture. Please don’t surf. 9 ） don’...
Zboat operator’s manual 7 3.4 features of combined boat 1 ） the combined boat integrates sailboat and motor boat features. Please practice turning in open and barrier-free water area until you are quite familiar with the control system. 2 ） don’t use the reverse direction function to slow down or st...
Zboat operator’s manual 8 3.5 tips for avoiding danger in closed area, make sure the engine isn’t running. Carbon monoxide emitted by the engine is a poisonous gas with no color or smell but capable of making people unconscious or dead. This boat together with motor boat can only be driven in open w...
Zboat operator’s manual 9 4.1 driving and navigation rules when two boats moving in opposite directions meet, one boat that has the priority to go first is called “continuously driven boat” while the other is called “other-way driven boat”. Continuously driven boat the boat with the priority mention...
Zboat operator’s manual 10 meeting when you meet another boat moving towards you with the risk of collision, neither boat has the priority but both drivers shall change the direction at a low speed. If both drivers are aware of the vertical distance between them and collision is impossible, they sha...
Zboat operator’s manual 11 4.3 other special cases when you are driving your boat around other boats, here are three rules you should know: narrow channel and turn try to drive the boat in the middle of the channel if it is narrow. When the driver hopes to take a turn, he may block other boat’s view...
Zboat operator’s manual 12 4.4 identifying buoys and other marks buoys on the channel are like transportation signal lights on the road and offer guidance. A red buoy to the starboard side and a black buoy to the port side means the boat can go from an open water area and stop at a harbor. If the bo...
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Zboat operator’s manual 14 5. Eco-friendly driving when you drive a boat, you are sharing this area of water with nature. So, while you enjoy the driving, you should also respect other people and all the wildlife living on, in, and near the water. Wherever you go, remember that you are a visitor to ...
Zboat operator’s manual 15 chapter 2 features and functions 1. Position of major parts deck floor plan main parts ： 1. Storage box 2.Seat 3. Chain locker 4. Wind shield 5.Fixator 6. Chain shelf7. Head fence 8. Cup holder 9. Handrail 10. Handrail 11. Boarding ladder 12. Handrail.
Zboat operator’s manual 16 2 driver control and other functions 2.1 driver control the combined boat is controlled by the motor boat, so please refer to this operating manual as different motor boats have different control systems. 2.2 combination combined boat and motor boat can be combined on land...
Zboat operator’s manual 17 2.3 matching requirements the suitable width of the motor boat for the zboat combined boat is 123cm±0.6cm(like sanj-shs 1100series, sea-doo’s luxury performance series, muscle craft series, recreation series, sport series, yamaha –fx series) or 117cm±0.5cm(like yamaha-vx s...
Zboat operator’s manual 18 2.4 storage box the combined boat has several convenient storage boxes. Chain locker at the head of boat storage box below the seat at the side of boat storage box below the seat at the middle of boat ◆ warning! Don’t put any non-waterproof things in the storage box, these...
Zboat operator’s manual 19 chapter 3 driving 1. Pre-driving check before using the combined boat, make a check based on the following table. ◆ warning! Incorrect check and maintenance will increase the risk of boat accident. If you find some problem, don’t use the boat. If you can’t solve the proble...
Zboat operator’s manual 20 1.1 boat hull check if there’s damage to the boat hull before launch. If you find any damages please call the dealer for help and fix it. 1.2 fixation 1) check if there is any damage. Replace it with a new one if there is any. 2) check the bolt, tighten it if it loosens. 3...
Zboat operator’s manual 21 2 operation ◆ warning! Neglecting the following aspects may lead to accidents. ● before driving the boat, get familiar with all of its controls and functions. If there’s any function that you don’t understand, consult the dealer, because an incorrect understanding may lead...
Zboat operator’s manual 22 ◆ warning! Don’t drive in water areas shallower than 60cm, or the risk of collision with underwater objects will increase greatly, causing physical injury. Moreover, sand or small stones may be sucked into the jet inlet, causing propeller damage or engines overheat. 3. Dri...
Zboat operator’s manual 23 3.2 learning to drive before driving the combined boat, conduct pre-driving checks according to chapter 3. Spend time checking the combined boat and you will enjoy safer driving. Consult national or local laws before driving. Learning should take place on wide rivers, whic...
Zboat operator’s manual 24 a. Heavy acceleration leads to huge thrust force, so there will be a sharp turn. B. Light acceleration leads to small thrust force, so there will be a slow turn. C. Not using the accelerator will result in minimum thrust force. If you drive faster than idle speed, not usin...
Zboat operator’s manual 25 3.4 driving with passengers before starting the boat, make sure passengers are seated and safe, for those unprepared will lose balance and fall overboard. The boat can accommodate one driver and 5 passengers at most who must remain seated and hold onto the handrail. The he...
Zboat operator’s manual 26 3.6 pulling in 1 ） make sure there’s no swimmer, obstacle or other ships nearby. Shut down the engine before getting on shore. 2 ） the direction of wind and water flow may affect the boat’s movement or approach to the shore. 3 ） approach the shore at idle speed. Using back...
Zboat operator’s manual 27 3.8 landing on the beach 1 ） make sure the beach has no swimmers, obstacles or other ships. 2 ） when water depth is only 60cm, shut down the engine to slow down and approach the beach. 3 ） before leaving the boat, anchor it to the beach. 4 ） when you want the boat to leave...
Zboat operator’s manual 28 3.9 anchoring ◆ warning: anchoring must be performed at the head. You need an anchor suitable for your boat and the water area, and an anchor fluke will do in most cases. Or, you can ask the dealer to choose a good anchor for you. 1 ） make sure the anchor’s rope is attache...
Zboat operator’s manual 29 chapter 4 reparation and maintenance 1. Storage before long-term storage like in winter, it’s necessary to prevent aging. You’re advised to ask the dealer to do this for you. Boat cleaning 1 ） flush the hull with soap water and then clean water. Polish the boat hull with n...
Zboat operator’s manual 30 chapter 5 fault handling 1. Fault handling if the combined boat has some fault, please find out the cause of fault. If you can’t find one or fail to find the way to repair or replace, please contact the dealer for service. 2. Handling emergency tug if the motor boat can’t ...
Zboat operator’s manual 31 chapter 6 appendix 1. Warranty warranty saves you the maintenance fee caused by defects in the material and manufacturing technique of the combined boat. As long as you maintain and use the boat according to what’s specified in this manual, you can enjoy the service offere...
Zboat operator’s manual 32 user responsibility according to clauses, a user is obligated to strictly follow the manual in driving, maintaining and storing the combined boat. The combined boat owner shall send feedback information to the authorized dealer within 10 days of fault, so that the boat in ...
Zboat operator’s manual 33 parts not covered by warranty the normal wear or routine maintenance aren’t covered by warranty. Transportation fee caused by transfer to or from zboat’s dealers isn’t covered either. Warranty transfer if the boat is transferred from the original owner to an interested buy...
Zboat operator’s manual 34 zboat q&a on warranty q: during the warranty period, do i need to pay for something? A: during the warranty period, the user needs to pay for the routine maintenance, non-warranty repairs due to accident, neglect or collision. Q: can you explain abnormal damage, negligence...
