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History ...................................................... ii
Preface...................................................... v
Introduction.............................................. vi
Owner’s manual .................................... vi
Your responsibilites................................ vi
Source of Information ............................ vi
Warranties ............................................ vi
Contact Phone Numbers and
Internet Addresses ............................. vi
Boston Whaler Limited Warranty................ vii
Section 1 • Safety
Explanation of Safety Precautions ............ 1-1
Warning Labels ...................................... 1-1
Safe Boating means ................................ 1-2
To Obtain These Skills ........................ 1-2
In Addition ........................................ 1-2
Safe Boating Checklist ............................ 1-2
Before departure ................................ 1-2
Trailering (if applicable) ...................... 1-2
After Return ....................................... 1-2
Legally Mandated Equipment
(Minimum Required) ............................ 1-3
Personal Flotation devices .................... 1-3
Fire Extinquisher (Portable) .................. 1-3
Fire Extinquisher Location ................. 1-3
Whistle, Horn ...................................... 1-3
Visual Distress Signal ........................... 1-3
Additional recommended Equipment for
Safe Operation .................................... 1-3
Impaired Operation .................................1-3
Carbon Monoxide (CO) ............................ 1-4
Lifesaving Equipment .............................. 1-5
PFD Requirement ................................ 1-5
PFD Classification ................................ 1-5
Boarding (Wear a PFD) ........................1-6
Maintain Control...................................... 1-6
General Considerations ....................... 1-7
Emergency Situations ............................. 1-8
Medical Emergency ............................. 1-8
Water Rescue ..................................... 1-8
Returning to the victim .................... 1-8
Making contact ................................ 1-8
Getting back aboard......................... 1-8
Fire ...................................................... 1-8
To lessen the danger of fire ................. 1-9
TABLE of CONTENTS
Flooding, Swamping and Capsizing ......... 1-9
Flooding ............................................ 1-9
Swamping ......................................... 1-9
Capsizing ........................................... 1-9
Collision ............................................... 1-10
Propulsion, Control or Steering Failure....1-10
Grounding ............................................1-10
Distress Signals..................................... 1-10
Visual distress signals (VDS) ..............1-10
Audible distress signals ...................... 1-11
Radio Communication ...........................1-11
Weather ................................................1-11
Swimming, Diving & Water Skiing ..........1-12
Swimming ........................................ 1-12
Diving ..............................................1-12
Water Skiing ..................................... 1-13
Water Skiing Signals ..........................1-13
Emergency Engine Stop Switch ..............1-14
Float Plan ............................................. 1-15
Chart Your Course.................................1-15
Environmental Considerations ................ 1-15
Fuel & Oil Spillage.................................1-15
Excessive Noise..................................... 1-16
Wake/Wash ........................................... 1-16
Homeland Security Restrictions ..............1-16
America’s Waterway watch ..................... 1-16
Warning Label Locations ........................1-16
Key To Symbols Used on Controls
& Prints ............................................1-19
Section 2 • General Information
Construction Standard .............................2-1
Our Hull ................................................. 2-1
Hull Identification Number ................... 2-1
Servicing Your Boston Whaler...................2-1
Manufacturer’s Certification ...................... 2-1
Certification design Category ................ 2-2
Power Capacity ................................... 2-3
Specifications & Dimensions ..................... 2-4
Passenger Locations ................................ 2-5
Location Of Thru-Hull Fittings ...................2-6
Features ................................................. 2-7
Control Station ...................................... 2-8
Switch Panel .......................................... 2-8
Options ................................................. 2-9