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Safety & Owner’s Manual

Safety Disclaimer & Acknowledgment

VORTX boats are single-rider powered recreational watercraft. Operation involves risks including collisions, falls, ejection, capsizing, flooding, and impacts that may cause property damage, serious injury, or death.

Always wear a properly fitted U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket and appropriate personal head protection. Operate within your abilities and at a safe speed for water, weather, and visibility conditions. Sudden stops or impacts can cause contact with the windshield, frame, or other parts of the boat.

Operators should be 16 or older and capable of safely controlling the boat. Owners and operators must follow applicable age, education, registration, equipment, and waterway requirements.

Carry only one rider. Do not exceed the combined rider and gear load limit: 250 lb. for Mini-X or 350 lb. for Mini-R.

Read and follow the Owner’s Manual before operation, including battery, charging, operating, and maintenance instructions. Performance and runtime vary with load, riding style, conditions, and battery condition.

I am 18 years of age or older. I have read the VORTX Safety Disclaimer and understand the risks and operating limits described. I agree to read and follow the Owner’s Manual before operating and to provide the manual and safety information to anyone I allow to operate the boat.

Model limits & equipment

Both boats are single-rider, powered by a 72V lithium battery, with typical speed of 27–33 mph, runtime of 40–60 minutes and approximate charging time of 2 hours.

Mini-X

Approx. unpackaged L × W × H: 87 × 37 × 30 in; hull: Aluminum.

Boat weight with battery: Approximately 177 lb; without: Approximately 111 lb.

Maximum combined rider and gear load: 250 lb.

Mini-R

Approx. unpackaged L × W × H: 87 × 39 × 30 in; hull: PE polyethylene.

Boat weight with battery: Approximately 186 lb; without: Approximately 124 lb.

Maximum combined rider and gear load: 350 lb.

Also includes: Bluetooth speakers, Large ride-mode/speed display, Rear storage.

Both include battery, charger, bilge pump, battery/output display, two riding modes, carbon-fiber accents.

Estimated runtime is 40–60 minutes per charge, depending on riding style and operating conditions. Speed, runtime, and charging times vary with rider and gear weight, operating speed, water conditions, temperature, battery condition, and charging equipment.

Before every ride

  • Wear a properly fitted U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket and appropriate personal head protection.
  • Confirm the battery is charged and secured according to the Owner’s Manual.
  • Check hull and drain according to the Owner’s Manual.
  • Check weather, water, and visibility conditions; keep the operating area clear.
  • Carry one rider only and stay within the model’s combined rider and gear load limit.
  • Carry required equipment and follow local laws and waterway requirements.
  • Read and follow the Owner’s Manual before operating.

Questions

Can it capsize?

Like other small recreational watercraft, a VORTX can capsize or take on water depending on operating conditions and use. Always wear an appropriate life jacket and follow the operating and safety instructions provided with your VORTX.

What about sudden impacts?

Operate at a safe speed for the conditions and avoid collisions, abrupt maneuvers, and unsafe wakes. Sudden stops or impacts can cause the operator to come into contact with the windshield, frame, or other parts of the watercraft and may result in serious injury.

How should I charge it?

Use the battery and charging equipment specified for your VORTX and follow the charging instructions provided with the watercraft. Do not use or charge a battery that appears damaged, swollen, leaking, or unusually hot.

Do I need to register it?

Registration and boating requirements vary by location and use. Before launching, check and comply with applicable registration, operator-age, boating-education, equipment, and waterway requirements.

For the current Owner’s Manual and model-specific warranty terms, contact the VORTX team before ordering. Contact us.