GALA VIKING V Series User manual
GALA inflatable boats
Series V – VIKING
V330, V360, V420
User’s Manual
CONTENTS Page
Part 1. Specifications and assembling
1. Models and specification 2
2. Standard features and optional equipment 2
3. Boat views 3
4. Boat assembling 4
5. Valves operation 5
6. Electric system 6
7. Fuel system 7
Part 2. Safety and precautions
8. Recommendation signs 8
9. An important message 8
10. Certification 9
11. Identification 9
12. Manufacturer's ID plate 9
13. Motor type, installation and operating 11
14. Boat operating instructions: 13
a. Distribution of the load 13
b. Checklist before departing 13
c. Rules to observe during navigation 14
d. Moring and towing 15
e. Lifting 15
f. Trailer 15
15. In case of accident 16
16. Environment 16
17. Maintenance: 17
a. Cleaning 18
b. Air tightness of inflatable tube 18
c. Maintenance of stainless steel 18
d. Maintenance of the aluminium and plywood seats and floor 18
e. Winterizing and storage 18
18. Contacts and Service 18
PART 1. SPECIFICATIONS AND ASSEMBLING
1. MODELS AND SPECIFICATIONS
VIKING V330, V360 are RIB models with aluminium hull and remote steering, including
steering console and integral rear seat.
Models
V330
V360
V
42
0
Length overall cm
ft/inches
330
10’ 10”
360
11’ 10”
420
13’ 9”
Width overall cm
ft/inches
177
5’ 8”
186
6’ 1”
192
6’ 4”
Tube diameter max
cm
ft/inches
44
17”
48
19”
48
19”
Bare boat weight kg
lbs
125
275
150
330
222
488
Loading capacity kg
lbs
500
1100
700
1540
850
1870
Passengers capacity
5
6
7
No of chambers
3
3
4
Engine power max HP
kW
30
22.1
40
29.4
60
44.1
Engine weight max kg
lbs
80
176
100
220
120
2
64
Engine shaft length inches 20”
(long)
20”
(long)
20”
(long)
Design category
C
C
C
All technical data are subject to change without notice. The products details and specifications may be changed from
specified herein. All the dimensions are + or - 3%. All the weights are + or - 10%
2. STANDARD FEATURES AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
STANDARD FEATURES:
Medium “V” powder-coated aluminium self- bailing hull with «GALA TABS», motor
well, rear splash deflectors, keel protector, zinc anode.
Steering console with windshield and railing
Rear compartment with motor well, rear storage with soft seat and two back supports
Steering system with steering wheel and cable
Bow locker with hatch and soft cushion
4 lifting eyes and 3 towing bow eyes
Bow handle
Two rear GALA cleats
8 safety grab handles
Soft curved 3 (V330, V360) /4 (V420) -chamber VALMEX / Hypalon buoyancy tube
with rounded bow
Overpressure valve
Tough rubbing strake with splash guard
One-way drain valve with plug
Two paddles
High-efficiency foot pump
Repair kit and manual
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT:
Bow step plate with cleat, soft seat back and anchor roller (V360, V420)
Electric package (incl. nav. lights, bilge pump, horn, battery switch etc)
Two side step panels
Fuel system with 40 lit tank (V330, V360), 83 lit (V420)
SEADECK decking
Overall cover
Console cover
3. BOAT VIEWS
VIKING V330, V360 general view (with some options):
VIKING V420 general view (with some options):
4. BOAT ASSEMBLING
Step 1: Open the boat
- Inspect the condition of the package for and report to your dealer if you find any
damages.
- Remove all the packaging plastic and cardboard carefully. Do not use knife.
- Check the completeness of the boat and make sure that no any parts are missing. You
must report the missing part to your dealer immediately.
Step 2: Assemble and install steering console
Unpack the steering console. Connect and secure the steering cable to the steering
system. Install steering wheel. If your boat is expected to feature electric start – install the
battery tray on the deck under steering console. Assemble and mount control box on the
right side of the console. Make sure the handle in upper position does not touch the railing.
Install the steering console on the deck with bolts with washers and tighten them.
Step 3: Install outboard motor
Install the outboard motor following the motor user’s manual.
Step 4: Install two rear seat backs
Unpack the two rear seat backs and install them on the hull with bolts with washers and
tighten them.
Step 5: Inflate the boat
- Open the pump, connect the pump hose to the pump onto inflation opening.
- Connect bayonet adapter of the pump hose to the valve
- Inflate the rear compartments first up to pressure slightly below nominal, and the bow
compartment the last up to the nominal pressure.
In this case the flexible baffles in the tube will move towards the rear compartments and
equalize the pressure in all compartments. You may use the manometer to measure the
pressure level to ensure the best performance of the boat and make sure that the pressure
is about nominal level. Nominal tube pressure is mentioned on Capacity Plate.
IMPORTANT!!! WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THE BOAT ASSEMBLING AND THE
OUTBOARD MOTOR RIGGING TO BE MANAGED BY CERTIFIED BOAT DEALER
ONLY.
5. VALVES OPERATION
INFLATION-DEFLATION VALVE operation:
Inflation-deflation valve has PUSHPUSH operating system: pressing the central pin the
valve switches between OPEN and CLOSED. To inflate the tube put the pin to CLOSED
position (pin moves UP). To deflate the tube put the pin to OPEN position (pin moves
DOWN). After inflation every valve must be closed with the valve plug tight to ensure
airtightness of the tube.
OVERPRESSURE VALVE operation:
Overpressure valve protects the boat against unexpected pressure increase over the
maximum working limit. In case of any tube pressure increase or overinflating the gasket of
the valve will open automatically, release all excessive air and bring the tube pressure to
nominal. Make sure that the valve cup is always clean. Check the valve operation during
boat maintenance.
a) DRAIN VALVE operation:
Drain system includes: a) two drain through-hull fittings at the bottom of the rear
compartment wall with two expanding plugs, b) one way drain valves on the boat transom,
c) connecting tube. The cockpit of the boats is self bailing. To drain the water off the
cockpit, take out the expanding plugs and water will drain out automatically. For effective
draining inspect drain system regularly and make sure it is always clean, free of debris and
has no any damages.
WARNING
OVERINFLATING AND OVERHEATING OF YOUR BOAT MAY CAUSE THE BOAT
DAMAGE. AVOID OVERPUMPING THE BOAT, LEAVING THE BOAT NOT COVERED,
USING HIGH-PRESSURE INFLATORS. USE MANOMETER TO CHECK THE
PRESSURE IN THE TUBE REGULARLY.
6. ELECTRIC SYSTEM
GALA Viking electric system wiring diagram:
*GALA MARINE reserves the right to modify the boat wiring or wiring diagram without notice.
• All models come with manual bilge pump
• Fuel send wiring is presented only on the boats with fuel system installed,
• To connect the engine, follow the engine’s user manual instructions and rigging guide.
• Regularly inspect the condition of all electric elements and wiring, and clean or replace
elements with signs of corrosion or any damage
• Inspect the functionality of all system features before your ride
• To change the fuses, use only fuses with proper design and ratings
• Protect fuses and other elements of electric system from water
• Keep your battery disconnected with battery switch at all time when the boat is not in use.
• Maintain your battery following the battery user’s manual instructions.
• In case of smoke or insulation burning smell switch your battery off to avoid fire.
• Do not use any of electric equipment with a sign of its damage or non-proper functioning.
• Actual wiring may be modified from shown herein at factory choice
• Manufacturer does not allow modification of electric system without written consent.
7. FUEL SYSTEM
GALA boats fuel system is optional feature for V330, V360 and it includes:
Permanently installed fuel tank with 40 lit capacity.
STD type fuel sender (sender resistance 240-33 Ohm)
Gas fill with vent
Fill-in hose, vent hose, engine feeding hose traced to the boat transom
Fuel system does not include any fuel filters, gauges, or other equipment not listed above.
All additional equipment has to be installed and properly tested before use by qualified
Dealer or other company, which does the rigging of the boat to make sure that the fuel
system final installation and connections meet the local legal requirements and standards.
7.1. Fuel system mounting
Fuel tank is permanently installed in the rear compartment with deck fill located at the left
side of rear compartment. The tank is accessible for inspection through the rear locker
hatch.
V330, V360 fuel system: V420 fuel system:
7.2. Safety:
WARNING:
- Never overfill your fuel tank or spill fuel – spilling fuel into the engine or passenger
compartment can increase the risk of explosion or fire, and spilling fuel into water
will harm the marine environment.
- Never smoke while refueling, fuel system service or inspection
- The boat battery switch and all electric equipment on board must be switched off
during refueling, fuel system service or inspection
- Ask for passengers to exit the boat until you are finished fueling for their safety.
- Never use ethanol fuel – it can cause your equipment to malfunction.
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