Fiskars BUSTER XXL Guide de l'utilisateur

BUSTER

www.buster.fi

OMISTAJAN KÄSIKIRJA

ÄGARENS HANDBOK

BOOTSEIGNER-HANDBUCH

OWNER’S HANDBOOK

MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE

HANDLEIDING voor de EIGENAAR

НАСТОЛЬНАЯ КНИГА ВЛАДЕЛЬЦА

OMANIKU KÄSIRAAMAT

XXL

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OWNER’S HANDBOOK

Buster XXL

Inhan Tehtaat Oy Ab

Saarikyläntie 21, 63700 Ähtäri

Finland

Tel: +358 6 5355 111

Your Buster dealer:

Versio 1-2008

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PREFACE

Dear owner of the Finnish Buster boat! We thank you for choos-

ing Buster and hope you have many enjoyable experiences on

board.

The purpose of this handbook is to help you use your boat safely

and with peace of mind. The manual includes details of the boat

itself, the equipment and systems installed in it as well as infor-

mation related to operating and maintaining the boat. We urge

you to read this manual carefully and familiarise yourself with the

boat before starting to use it.

Naturally, the owner’s manual is not a primary source of seaman-

ship skills or boating safety. If Buster is your ﬁrst boat or you have

changed to a type of boat that you are not yet familiar with, for the

sake of your comfort and safety, make sure that you acquire han-

dling and operating experience before you take on the responsi-

bility of command. The seller of the boat, a boat club or national

motorboat and yachting associations will be happy to provide you

with information about local boating schools or recommend com-

petent teachers.

Make sure that the prevailing wind and sea conditions correspond

to the design category of your boat and that you and your crew

are capable of handling it under such circumstances. The wind

conditions and sea swells corresponding to design category C

cover situations from a gale to heavy winds with an exceptional

risk of high waves and gusts. In such dangerous conditions, only

a competent and fit crew can satisfactorily operate a well-main-

tained boat.

This owner’s handbook is not a detailed guide to maintenance

and fault diagnosis. If a problem occurs, contact your nearest

Buster dealer. If there is a need for repairs, use only enterprises

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recommended by the Buster dealership. Alterations that affect

the safety characteristics of the boat can be carried out only on

the written approval of the manufacturer. The manufacturer of the

boat cannot be held responsible for changes it has not approved.

In some countries, driving a boat requires a license or the author-

ity to drive. Country-specific regulations may also be in force.

Always maintain your boat in good condition and bear in mind

the consequences of wear resulting from ageing, rough treatment

and improper use. Any boat, no matter how strong, can be signiﬁ-

cantly damaged by improper use. Inappropriate boating habits do

not accord with safe seamanship. Always adapt the speed and

course of your boat in relation to the conditions at sea.

If your boat is equipped with a life raft, carefully read the oper-

ating instructions. The boat should have appropriate on-board

safety equipment (life jackets, safety harnesses etc.) that cor-

responds to the boat type and the weather conditions etc. In

some countries such equipment is mandatory. The crew must be

familiar with the operation of all safety equipment and emergency

manoeuvres (rescuing a man overboard, towing etc.). Rescue

exercises are regularly organised by sailing schools and clubs.

All persons on board must use an appropriate flotation aid (e.g.

lifejacket/life vest) when on deck. Note that in some countries

the law demands that flotation aids be used at all times when on

board.

STORE THIS HANDBOOK IN A SAFE PLACE AND HAND IT

OVER TO THE NEXT OWNER WHEN YOU RELINQUISH THE

BOAT.

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Contents

1 General.............................................................................................. l.8

2 Deﬁnitions...........................................................................................8

3 Warranty..............................................................................................9

4 Before launching .................................................................................9

4.1 Registration ................................................................................9

4.2 Insurance ...................................................................................9

4.3 Training ....................................................................................10

5 Boat characteristics and operation....................................................10

5.1 General ....................................................................................10

5.2 Basic information of the boat....................................................10

5.3 Recommended maximum number of people on board............12

5.4 Loading ....................................................................................14

5.4 Engine and propeller................................................................14

5.6 Preventing water getting on board and stability .......................15

5.6.1 Hull and deck opening...............................................15

5.6.2 Bilge pumps and drainage ........................................17

5.6.3 Stability and buoyancy ..............................................18

5.7 Prevention of ﬁre or explosion..................................................18

5.7.1 Engines and fuel systems .........................................18

5.7.2 Fire extinguishing and ﬁre prevention .......................20

5.8 Electrical system ......................................................................22

5.9 Control characteristics..............................................................26

5.9.1 Driving at high speeds...............................................26

5.9.2 Dead-man’s grip........................................................28

5.9.3 Visibility from the steering position............................28

5.10 Good seamanship – other recommendations and instructions.29

5.10.1 How to avoid falling overboard and how to get back

on board ....................................................................29

5.10.2 Securing loose equipment.........................................29

5.10.3 Respect for the environment .....................................29

5.10.4 Anchoring, mooring and towing.................................31

5.10.5 Trailer towing.............................................................33

5.10.6 Navigation .................................................................34

6 Service, repairs and winter storage...................................................35

7 Accessories.......................................................................................35

7.1 General. ...................................................................................35

7.2 Installing accessories ...............................................................36

7.2.1 Heater .......................................................................36

7.2.2 Refrigerator ...............................................................36

7.2.3 Radio/CD player........................................................36

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BOAT MODEL:

SERIAL NUMBER OF THE HULL - CIN:

MAKE AND MODEL OF THE ENGINE

SERIAL NUMBER OF THE ENGINE:

I Owner

First name:

Surname:

Residence:

Year of purchase:

II Owner

First name:

Surname:

Residence:

Year of purchase:

III Owner

First name:

Surname:

Residence:

Year of purchase:

IV Owner

First name:

Surname:

Residence:

Year of purchase:

Please inform us the above changes in ownership via Buster web page:

www.buster.ﬁ/Contact_us.846.0.html.

This helps us and you in case of guarantee to ﬁnd right contact information

from our guarantee register.

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BEFORE DEPARTURE…

Read this Owner’s Handbook thoroughly.

Always check the following before departure:

• Prevailing weather conditions and the weather forecast

Assess the wind conditions, the state of the sea and visibility. Is

your boat’s design class, size and on-board equipment as well

as the skills of the helmsman and crew sufﬁcient for the water-

ways you intend to use?

• Load capacity

Do not overload the boat. Distribute the load properly. Do not

position heavy objects too high, so as to diminish the stability of

the boat.

• Passengers

Make sure there are life vests for all persons on board. Before

departure, agree on the duties each person is responsible for

during the trip.

• Fuel

Check that there is enough fuel on board, including enough re-

serve for bad weather etc. The amount of fuel on board should

exceed the necessary amount at least by 20% in case of un-

foreseen circumstances.

• Engine and equipment

Check that the steering, electrical devices and the battery func-

tion properly and are in good condition. Carry out the required

daily engine inspection procedures in accordance with the en-

gine manufacturer’s instruction manual. Check the seaworthi-

ness of the boat, i.e. no fuel- or water leaks, adequate safety

equipment on board etc. Check that the level of bilge water is

at minimum.

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• Ventilation

Ensure the fuel space is ventilated to minimise the risk of ﬁre.

• Securing on-board equipment

Ensure that all articles are stowed properly so that they remain

in place in a heavy sea and in a high wind.

• Sea charts

If you are not fully acquainted with the route, be sure to take

charts that cover a sufﬁciently large area.

• Manoeuvring during departure

Plan with the crew who is responsible for casting off each rope

etc. Ensure that when departing and arriving, mooring or other

lines do not get entangled in the propeller.

For further instructions on the engine, see the manufacturer’s in-

struction manual.

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1 General

The owner’s manual will help you become familiar with the char-

acteristics of your new boat. Instruction manuals for equipment

ﬁtted to the boat are attached and are frequently referred to. You

can, of course, complement this handbook by acquiring other

equipment instruction books. Space is reserved at the end of the

handbook for notes.

2 Deﬁnitions

The warnings and speciﬁc remarks in this handbook are deﬁned

as follows:

DANGER!: Indicates grave danger highly likely to lead to death

or permanent injury if appropriate precautionary ac-

tions are not taken.

WARNING!: Indicates danger likely to lead to injury or death, if ap-

propriate precautionary actions are not taken.

ATTENTION!: Is a reminder to operate in a safe manner or to be

aware of dangerous operation methods that can lead

to injury or damage to the boat or its parts.

The units of measurement used in this handbook are in accord-

ance with the SI system. In some cases, other units have been

included in parenthesis. An exception to this is wind speed, which

is designated in Beaufort scale as in the EU directive on recrea-

tional craft.

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3 Warranty

The guarantee is provided for the boat and any equipment that

has been installed in the boatyard in accordance with the en-

closed warranty conditions. The respective manufacturers of

engine, trim tabs, compass, possible navigation equipment and

other post-production installations are directly responsible for any

warranty concerns of the devices in question. The separate war-

ranty cards and contact information of the manufacturer of these

devices are enclosed. For other matters of warranty please con-

tact the Buster dealer indicated on the cover of this handbook.

4 Before launching

4.1 Registration

In many countries, it is mandatory to register even small motor

boats. Contact your local authorities for the information on the

registration requirements of your country. There is usually a mini-

mum age for operating a registered boat and the operator might

need a special boating license.

4.2 Insurance

The boating insurance might compensate for damages on water

or during transportation and dry-docking. Check the insurer’s li-

ability for hoisting the boat. Insurance also affect the safety on

board indirectly: in case of a serious accident you may concen-

trate on saving the people. Insurance companies will provide

more information on different insurance alternatives.

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