Outboard Motor Installation; Deflating And Packing; Storage; Cleaning - Vetus TRAVELLER Mode D'emploi

• Install the seat board. Slide it onto the mounting rail.
• Inflate the tubes to 100%, to max. 0,25 bar.
• Inflate the air floor to 100%, to max. 0,7 bar (air floor boat only).
• Inflate keel to 100%, to max. 0,25 bar.
• Install the oars.
• Install the drain plug.
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Outboard motor installation

Selecting the optimum outboard motor is critical to the performance
and long life of your boat.
Never install an outboard motor with a higher power than indi-
cated as maximum power on the builders plate.
• Unlock motor for tilting and mount the motor properly.
• The motor should be in the centre of the transom.
• It is important that the outboard motor is installed at the correct
height. Secure the clamps and make sure that they are thoroughly
tightened.
• Adjust the motor trim angle. With an incorrect trim angle of the
motor the nose of the boat will go up or down during cruising.
• For detailed information, consult the manual of your motor or
contact the supplier of your motor.
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Deflating and packing

Before deflation, make sure the boat is clean and dry.
• Open valves and let the air out of each chamber. to deflate the
boat.
• To avoid sudden pressure changes on the internal bulkheads try
to let the air out as evenly as possible.
• Remove seat and oars.
Air floor boat only:
• Deflate the air floor.
Aluminium floor boat only:
• Remove the aluminium stringers.
• First remove no. 2 and no. 3 floor boards. Then, remove no. 1 and
no. 4 floor boards.
• Place both side air chambers toward inside of the boat and roll
slowly from both ends until all air is expelled.
• Store the boot inside the carrying bag.
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Storage

Allow your boat to dry thoroughly in the shade before storing, never
in glaring sunlight. Store your boot in a cool, flat and dry place with
some air in the air chambers if at all possible. If not, deflate the boat
completely and roll the boot up loosely, not tightly as this may dam-
age the seams.
When storing the boat outside, for instance at the stern or on the
fore deck, it is recommended to use a boat cover (Vetus art.code: VB-
COV20, VBCOV23, VBCOV27, VBCOV30 and VBCOV33 Boat cover for
respectively VB200, VB230, VB270, VB300, VB330, VR240B, VR270B,
VR270, VR300 and VR330).
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Cleaning

The surface of the boot should be cleaned with a solution of mild
soap and fresh water after each use.
To avoid abrasion and wear, be sure that all the sand, small rocks, oil
and dirt have been flushed away from the boot surfaces and particu-
larly the inside floor next to the air chambers.
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Repair and maintenance

Small tear, cut or puncture
Use the enclosed repair kit tor small punctures.
• Clean the fabric around the area to be repaired using M.E.K. or
acetone thoroughly.
Be careful!
MEK and aceton are hazardous in case of skin contact, eye contact,
ingestion and inhalation.
• Apply a coat of glue to the damage part and to the patch material,
allow it to dry for 2 - 3 minutes.
• Repeat the process at least 3 times, allowing time to dry between
each application.
It is highly recommended that all patchwork be allowed to cure at
least 24 hours before re-inflating the boat.
NEVER USE PETROL OR SOLVENT FOR CLEANING
Large repairs of skin, seams, bulkheads and transom
It is recommended to contact the dealer for all large repairs.
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