Here are the AB Manuals
http://www.abinflatables.com/main/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/MANUAL-EN-INGLES-CORREGIDO-REDUCIDO.pdf
Preparation
- Boat inflated to proper pressure (inflate from stern towards the bow) ?
- Bailer plug in place
- Friction ring disengaged
- Weights in front to help manage balancing the boat.
Launching
Only roll the dolly on level surfaces
- Roll AB to pier, then onto apron
- Remove AB from dolly gently
- Lower apron, launch AB
- Tie off AB
Starting the Boat
- Lower motor
- Prime pump
- Choke
- Fuel Tank Vent Open.
- Start engine
Once running, check
- Water cooled engine…. Ensure it is spitting water
- Green oil light on
- Push choke in before departing dock (brings idle back down)
- Put stop-engine lanyard on
Docking & Retrieval
- Engine up
- Pull boat onto ramp
- Raise ramp
- Lift bow onto the dolly
- Pull drain plug & drain.
<< Pictures of how to do this singlehanded? >>
Cleanup & Return
- Put engine down
- Disconnect the fuel line
- Install rabbit ears to hose and then to bottom of engine
- Turn on the water
- Start the engine
- Ensure engine is spitting water
- Once engine stops disconnect the rabbit ears and raise engine
- Wash engine and the boat inside and outside with fresh water
- Drain inside of boat through rear plug
- Lift and secure front storage hatch
- Move back into rescue shed
