Boston Whaler 210 Ventura Owner's manual

Brand: Boston Whaler

Model: 210 Ventura

Type: Owner's manual

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IS NOT OBLIGATED TO MAKE SIMILAR CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO MODELS

SOLD PRIOR TO THE DATE OF SUCH CHANGES. THE FOLLOWING ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF THE BRUNSWICK CORPORATION:

180 DAUNTLESS, BOSTON WHALER

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Rev F 05/02/05

“The mission of Boston Whaler® is to

provide consumers with the

safest, highest quality, most durable

boats in the world”

Boston Whaler founder

Richard T. Fisher

demonstrating one of

the features that has

made Boston Whaler

the “Unsinkable

Legend” in this 1961

LIFE Magazine Photo.

Richard T. Fisher was

posthumously inducted

into the National Marine

Manufacturer’s Asso-

ciation (NMMA) Hall of

Fame on September

26, 1996 for accom-

plishments made in

marine engineering and

construction.

History

In 1958, company founder Richard T. Fisher introduced the first Boston Whaler boat in Braintree,

Massachussetts. It featured two significant innovations: first, its twin sponson hull design produced superior

stability and a remarkably dry ride; second, its unique foam core construction made the boat not only du-

rable, but unsinkable as well.

Fisher took every opportunity to illustrate the unique characteristics of the Boston Whaler. His most famous

demonstration was captured in 1961, by Life Magazine. The series of photographs showed the boat under-

way, the boat being sawed in half and ultimately Fisher motoring away in the remaining half of the boat. And

through the years many other demonstrations have proved the toughness and durability of the Boston Whaler

hull. And though you may never cut your boat in half, this only goes to show one thing, people whose

livelihood and lives depend on boats consistently choose Boston Whaler because of their seaworthiness,

dependablility and the inherent safety of a hull that won’t sink even if severly damaged.

Boston Whalers are built to last. For over 40 years Boston Whaler® has strived to make each model better,

providing you with a safe and fun boating experience. That is the reason we offer a 10 year limited transfer-

able warranty. It is also an excellent reason why you can trust the safety of your family and friends to a

Boston Whaler.

PLEASE KEEP THIS OWNER’S MANUAL PACKET IN A SECURE PLACE, AND BE SURE TO HAND IT OVER

TO THE NEW OWNER IF YOU SELL THE BOAT.

Table of Contents

Section 6-Water & Waste System

Freshwater System (optional) 20

210 Ventura Freshwater System Diagram 20

Freshwater Pump 20

Freshwater Pump Diagram 20

Operation 20

Disinfecting the System 21

Maintenance 21

Winterizing the System 21

Head System 21

Sani-Potti Pumpout Diagram 22

Sani-Potti Pumpout & Overboard

Discharge Diagram 22

Macerator/Overboard Discharge 22

Operation/Maintenance 22

Dockside Pumpout 22

Environmental Considerations 22

Section 7-Propulsion

Gear Shift/Throttle Control 23

Power Trim Operation 24

Hydraulic Steering Information 25

Operation/Maintenance 25

Filling 25

Propeller Information 26

Propeller Assembly Diagram 26

Section 8-Getting to know your Boston Whaler

Trim tabs (optional) 27

Operation/Maintenance 27

Mooring Points 28

Lifting 28

Hull Maintenance 29

Hull Maintenance, (Blisters) 29

Bottom Painting 29

Painted Hull Care (Bottom) 30

Vinyl Cushion Care 30

Long Term Storage 30

Engine 31

Fuel System 31

Trailer Storage 31

Electrical System 31

Drainage 31

Canvas Care & Maintenance 31

Trailer, (Optional) 32

Bunk Trailer Terminology 32

Section 9-Anchoring

Anchoring Information 33

Lowering 33

Setting 33

Weighing 33

Section 10-Maintenance Log & Notes

Maintenance Log 34

Notes 34

210 Ventura - Owner’s Manual

Section 1 - 210 Ventura

Section 1- 210 Ventura

Introduction 1

Table of Contents 1

Construction Standards 2

Our Hull 2

Servicing your Boston Whaler 2

Hull Identification Number 2

Section 2-General Arrangements

& Specifications

Specifications & Dimensions, 210 Ventura 3

Standard Features 4

Notable Options 5

Deck Occupancy 6

Label Locations 6

Through-Hull Fittings 7

Seating Arrangement 8

Canvas Arrangement 9

Section 3-Fuel System

Fuel System 10

Fuel Fill 10

Fuel System Diagram 10

Fuel Vent 11

Empty Tank 11

Hoses & Fittings 11

Oil System 11

Static Electricity and the Fuel System 12

Section 4-Electrical System

Battery Information 13

Battery Maintenance 13

Dual Battery Switch 14

12 Volt Accessory Receptacle 14

Ignition Shut-Down Switch 14

Navigation Lighting 15

Operation 15

Electrical Schematic 16

Instrument Panel, Deluxe 17

Multi-System Tachometer 17

Multi-System Speedometer 17

Section 5-Bilge System

Bilge Pump 18

Bilge Pump System 18

Livewell & Pump 18

Operation/Maintenance 19

Livewell Diagram 19

Raw-water Pump 19

Operation 19

Fishbox Pumpout (optional) 19

Fishbox Pumpout Diagram 20

This Owner’s Manual has been written to provide specific information about your boat and it should be read carefully.

Keep this booklet with the Owner’s Manual in the Owner’s Manual Packet.

The Owner’s Manual Packet has been compiled to help you operate your boat with safety and pleasure. It contains

details of the boat, the equipment supplied or fitted, it’s systems and information on it’s operation and maintenance.

Please familiarize yourself with the boat and it’s operation before using it.

If this is your first boat, or you are changing to a type of boat you are not familiar with, for your own comfort and

safety, please ensure that you obtain handling and operating experience before “assuming command” of your boat.

Your dealer or local Yacht Club will be pleased to advise you of marine safety classes and safe boating classes in your

area.

Introduction

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Section 1 - 210 Ventura2

Hull

Identification

Number

“THE MISSION OF BOSTON WHALER IS TO PROVIDE CONSUMERS WITH THE

SAFEST, HIGHEST QUALITY, MOST DURABLE BOATS IN THE WORLD”.

We are dedicated to creating a superior product providing you with comfort, performance, safety and dependability.

All of our boats comply with the safety standards set by the United States Coast Guard and are designed, engineered

and manufactured in accordance with applicable recommendations and guidelines of the American Boat and Yacht

Council (A.B.Y.C.) and certified by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (N.M.M.A.).

Construction Standards

Hull Identifcation Number

The “Hull Identification Number” is located on the

starboard side of the transom wall.

This is the most important identifying factor and must

be included in all correspondence related to your ves-

sel. Failure to do so will only create delays. Also of

vital importance are the engine serial numbers and

part numbers when writing about or ordering parts

for your engine.

Our Hull

Boston Whaler® hulls are constructed with our pat-

ented Unibond™ construction. This involves shoot-

ing high density foam into a closed mold system.

The foam expands to fill voids in the hull, and when

the finished product is pulled from the mold, the deck

and the hull are chemically bonded to form a solid,

inseparable unit.

When your 210 Ventura needs to be serviced or regu-

lar maintenance is needed, it should be taken to an

authorized Boston Whaler® dealer.

To find a Boston Whaler® dealer in your area call:

1-800-942-5379

Domestic/International

If a problem is not handled to your satisfaction:

Discuss any warranty related problems directly

with the service manager of the dealership or your

sales person. Give the dealership an opportunity

to help the service department resolve the matter

for you.

Servicing your Boston Whaler

Typical H.I.N. Description

1 No air voids

2 High density closed cell non-absorbent foam

3 High quality resins and gelcoats

4 Woven glass matting

Section 2 - General Arrangement & Specifications

210 Ventura - Owner’s Manual

Overall Length 20’7” 6.27 m

Trailerable Length 23’7” 7.19 m

Bridge Clearance 7’6” 2.29 m

Bridge Clearance (no top)5’6” 1.67 m

Beam 8’4” 2.54 m

Draft, (Hull Only) 15” .38 m

Weight (dry, no engine) 3300 lbs. 1496 kg

Swamped Capacity 5500 lbs 2494 kg

Maximum Engine Weight 700 lbs. 317 kg

Maximum Weight, (passengers,

engine(s), gear,** 3250 lbs 1474 kg

Persons 10

Maximum Horsepower 250HP 186 kw

Minimum Horsepower 135 HP 100 kw

Fuel Capacity 92 gal.(U.S.) 348 L

Water Capacity 20 gal. (U.S.) 76 L

* Waterline

*** Engine Draft,(See Notice)

Specifications & Dimensions

Specified measurements are approximations and are

subject to variance.

NOTICE

Optional equipment and loading of the boat will af-

fect the draft measurements. Follow the recommen-

dations listed on your capacity plate regarding the

maximum amount of weight the boat can safely

carry.

***

Exceeding this weight will affect the bost’s perfor-

mance. DO NOT Exceed the weights listed on the

capacity plate.

NOTICE

The canvas frame shown in this view is for

reference only.

7’ 6”

5’ 6”

15”

20’7”

8’4”

***

23’7”

1920

1 Stainless steel bow rail

2 8” cleats (6)

3 Bow anchor locker

4 Navigation lights

5 Heavy duty rub rail

6 Port & Starboard bow

cushions with storage &

drains under

7 Cup holders (5)

8 Aluminum windshield

9 Compass

10 Lockable console storage

11 Instrument panel

12 Padded steering wheel

13 Gear/Shift throttle

control

14 Helm pedestal seat

15 Fishbox

16 Gunwale mounted rod

holders (2)

17 Transom door

18 Telescoping swim ladder

19 Motorwell drains (2)

20 Motorwell access

21 Oil fill

22 Livewell with Pump

23 Aft foldaway seat

24 Self bailing cockpit

25 Stainless steel console

grab rail

26 Fuel fill

27 Anchor roller

28 Driver side windshield

wiper

29 Lockable head compart-

ment with Porta-Potti

30 Lockable storage under

console

31 Raw water wash-down

32 Waste pump-out fitting

33 Aft navigation light

210 Ventura Standard

Features

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Notable Options

1 Bow filler cushion

2 Back to back lounge seat

3 Cockpit coaming bolsters *

4 Porta-potti waste pump-out port

5 Ski pylon

6 Trim tabs

7 Fresh water shower, 20 Gallon (76 L)

8 Freshwater fill port

9 225 XL Optimax Mercury Engine

10 225 XL DTS Mercury Verado

4-Stroke

with Digital Throttle and Shift

11 Extra rod holders (2) Port/Starboard *

12 Fishbox w/Pumpout*

13 Striping and Graphics

* Part of Fishing Package

PLATE, SAFETY CANADIAN CONFORM BW210VT-03

700LB/317KG

1746018

02-BW210VT

1619865

1754632

1774307

1811368

1811367

1799311

LABEL, CAUTION OIL TANK LEVEL

LABEL, PROP 65 HANG TAG

1795087

02-BW210VT

1619857

1745123

LABEL, DANGER CO TRANSOM

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210 Ventura Label Locations

Accomodation deck:

This area of the boat is inside the

cockpit and includes helm seating.

Movement in this area should be

done with extreme caution while the boat is under-

way. A sudden shift in boat direction can cause a loss

of balance and lead to injury or death.

Working deck:

This area is intended for occupation

ONLY while mooring, anchoring,

loading/unloading or when the boat

is at rest. NEVER operate the engine while loading

or unloading swimmers/divers from the swim plat-

form/ladder.

Be aware of your footing while the boat is underway,

slipping or falling could result in serious injury or death,

especially if the boat is in motion or in rough seas. Keep

the accomodation deck clean, so if movement is

neccessary it will be free of obstruction.

DANGER

WARNING

Deck Occupancy

WARNING

Looking into

starboard console

Gelcoat surfaces are slippery when wet. Use extreme

caution when walking on wet surfaces. Use care when

waxing to ensure that walkways are not made danger-

ously slippery.

Never occupy the working decks while the boat is un-

derway.

P&S

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1 Livewell intake

2 Waste vent (optional)

3 Fuel vent

4 Port bow storage locker drain

5 Waste withdrawl port (optional)

6 Aft bilge pump discharge

7 Fishbox drain

8 Starboard bow storage locker drain

9 Bow anchor locker drain

10 Starboard scupper drain

11 Fishbox pumpout discharge (optional)

12 Garboard drain

13 Motorwell drain (2)

14 Livewell drain

15 Port scupper drain

210 Ventura Through-Hull fittings

876

The deck drain provides self-bailing capabilities while the

boat is static in the water and no passengers on board.

This feature prevents the accumulation of water in the

cockpit. the drain must be in place when underway.

NOTICE

Depending on the type of boat you have, you may

have underwater fittings that need drain plugs.

Garboard drain plugs and fishbox drain plugs need

to be in place before the boat goes into the water.

Any fitting that will be underwater needs to be

plugged or the seacock needs to be closed

NOTICE

Through hull fittings should be checked for proper

seal annually. When the boat is in the water the un-

derwater fittings can be checked for dripping. It is

recommended that the underwater fittings be re-

moved, cleaned and resealed every other year.

NOTICE

If the through hull fittings need to be replaced, it is

recommended that an authorized Boston Whaler ®

dealer perform this type of repair. Through hull fit-

tings that are improperly installed can cause pre-

mature hull failure and may void the Boston

Whaler® limited warranty.

NOTICE

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210 Ventura Seating Arrangement

(Standard)

1 Helm pedestal seat

2 Back to back seating

3 Port & starboard forward seating

4 Aft foldaway seating

5 Bow filler cushion

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210 Ventura Canvas Arrangements

1 Canvas sun top, (Blue or Black)

2 Forward cockpit cover

3 Aft weather curtain

4 Port & starboard side weather curtains

5 Foward visor with windshield connector &

zipper

6 Aft cockpit cover

7 Stainless steel center frame support, collapsable

8 Stainless steel aft support frame

9 Stainless steel forward frame

10 Center frame support track

11 Aft support

DANGER

Gasoline engines produce

CARBON MONOXIDE.

Prolonged exposure can cause serious injury or death.

To reduce CARBON MONOXIDE accumulation, in-

crease air movement by opening windows or adjust-

ing the canvas to allow for more air circulation

NOTICE

There is an adjustable aluminum support pole for use

with the full cockpit cover. Position the support pole

into the hole in the center of the canvas. Adjust the

support pole to a suitable height to allow water and

moisture to to roll off The weight of the canvas will

keep the support pole stationary.

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Section 3 - Fuel System10

1 5/8” vent loop and spring

2 1-1/2” fuel fill (port side gunwale)

3 210 Ventura 92 Gallon (348 L) polyethylene fuel

tank.

4 3 Gallon (11.3 L) oil system tank.

5 Fuel supply to engine

6 Fuel sender

210 Ventura Fuel System

The 210 Ventura is equipped with a

gasoline fuel system. Please take time

to read and understand all the fuel re-

lated information and warnings in the

engine owner’s packet. The diagram

shows the location of the fuel fill, routing of fuel

supply hose and the location of the fuel tank vent.

Fuel Fill

The 210 Ventura fuel fill is located in the port side of

the gunwale. It is marked “GAS”, and is opened by

use of a special key that is included with the owner’s

manual packet. The fuel tank is located centrally

below the cockpit floor.

GENERAL

FUEL,

Fuel System

CAUTION

Leaking fuel is a fire and explosion hazard, inspect the

system regularly. Examine fuel tanks and exposed lines

for leaks and corrosion.

DANGER

Check for leaks in tubing, connections and hoses. Cor-

rect the cause of the leaks and ventilate the area to

insure that no fumes remain, prior to energizing any

electrical equipment and/or starting the engines.

CAUTION

Use of improper gasolines can damage your engine se-

riously. Engine damage resulting from use of improper

gasoline is considered misuse of engine and will void

the warranty. Follow engine manufacturer’s recommen-

dations regarding the types of fuel and oil to use.

CAUTION

Oil and fuel spills can be dangerous and can subject

offenders to severe penalties

NOTICE

Remove portable tanks from boat and fill from shore.

When fueling is complete, secure tanks to deck with

straps provided.

DANGER

Static electricity can ignite gasoline vapors causing

serious injury/death and/or destruction of property.

NOTICE

Fuel tanks should never be filled to capacity, allow 2%

for expansion.

Follow the engine manufacturer’s recommendation

for the types of fuel and oil to use.

Fuel fill for the

210 Ventura

Fuel fill

Port side

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Section 3 - Fuel System 11

Hull

mounted

fuel vent

with screen

EMPTY TANK:

A fuel tank with levels less than 1/4 full can cause

problems by stalling an engine due to fuel starvation

or by allowing sediment and dirt to enter the fuel

supply lines. Keeping the tank filled will reduce the

chance of this occurance; since the residue will most

likely settle to the bottom of the tank. Monitor the

fuel level often to prevent this from happening.

HOSES AND FITTINGS:

Hoses and fittings should be inspected at least every

100 hours. Check the hoses for cracks, abrasions and

deterioration and the strong smell of fuel prior to

starting the engine(s).

The fuel tank has a fuel tank vent located amidship,

7-9” inches below the rub rail directly below the fuel

fill cap. The fuel tank vent serves as a pressure/

vacuum release, safety overflow and flame arrestor.

Access to the vent fittings is through twist-out plate

located inside the cockpit opposite the fuel tank vent.

Check the vent assembly regularily as part of a main-

tenance schedule for continued safe operation of your

boats fuel system. The Vent assembly consists of a

backshell, starwasher,nut and hose clamp. Remove

the hose clamp, nut, starwasher and backshell and

push the fuel vent fitting out. The fuel vent has four

screens that are held in by a ring. Use a small pick to

dislodge the ring to remove the screens and clean as

required.

Oil System

The 210 Ventura has a Variable Ratio Oil (VRO) sys-

tem. This system consists of a 3 gallon (11.3L) res-

ervoir tank and hoses which contain and meter lu-

bricating oil to the engine. The external fill for the

oil system is located on the port side of the

motorwell. Access to the tank is through a hatch lo-

cated in the motorwell. When recapping the fill, make

sure that it is secured to prevent spills and to prevent

the intrusion of water and dirt. Your oil tank is se-

cured by a nylon strap and quick release clip. Little

maintenance is required for the oil system, aside from

checking the hoses for abrasions and cracks and hose

clamps for proper tightness, also the tank should not

be exposed to ultraviolet light, rain and seawater. The

VRO system is deleted when the 4-stroke engine

option is used.

3 Gal.Oil

tank

Oil fill

from deck

Oil supply

hose to

engine

Fuel Vent

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There is a danger that static electricity can ignite gaso-

line vapors that have not been ventilated outside an

enclosed area. Use extreme caution when fueling

your boat from a source outside the regular venues,

(e.g. marinas, fuel service stations.)

Your boat has safety features that can be circum-

vented by not adhering to standard fueling practices.

Your boats bonding system protects it from creating

and discharging static electricity.

Your boat must be in contact with the water or a land

based grounding system. Here are some helpful sug-

gestions to keep you safe from static electricity while

refueling your boat.

• NEVER fuel your boat in unsafe conditions such

as: suspended on a sling or in a situation that in-

creases the liklihood of static discharge.

• NEVER use homemade containers to fill your fuel

tanks.

• Fuel carried on-board outside of a fixed fuel sys-

tem should be stored in an approved container or

in a portable tank such as provided for outboard

engines and be stowed safely outside of the engine

or living compartment(s).

• Shut down the engine(s), motors and fans prior to

taking on fuel. Any ignition sources should be ex-

tinguished before filling the fuel tank(s).

Static Electricity and the Fuel System

•Close all ports, windows, doors and hatches.

• Fueling should never be done at night except in

well-lighted areas.

• Always keep the fuel nozzle in contact with the

fuel fill plate or the edge of the fuel tank opening

throughout the filling process.

• Allow areas where gasoline vapors could collect

to be ventilated before starting the engine(s).

• Wipe any spillage completely and dispose of rags

or waste on shore.

• Secure the fill cap tightly.

• Fuel tanks should never be filled to capacity. al-

low 2% for expansion.

• Portable tanks should only be filled while on the

ground; never on-board the boat.

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Electrical System

CAUTION

Never reset a breaker without first determining and

correcting the cause of the trip. Should a circuit re-

peatedly trip, have a qualified electrician determine and

correct the cause.

• Never use an open flame in the battery storage area.

• Avoid striking sparks near the battery

• A battery will explode if a flame or spark ignites the

free hydrogen given off during charging.

• The battery should always be disconnected before

doing any work or maintenance on the electrical

system.

CAUTION

If equipped with a battery switch, you will need to stop

the engine before moving the switch to the “OFF” po-

sition.

CAUTION

Batteries contain sulfuric acid which is dangerous and

can cause serious injury. AVOID contact with skin, eyes

and clothing. If contact occurs, immediately flush the

affected area with large quantities of water and call for

medical assistance

DANGER

Always store the battery in the the battery box. Use the

straps and clamp to keep the box secure while under-

way.

NOTICE

Battery Information

Your 210 Ventura is equipped with

an electrical system that provides

power for the following:

• Engine ignition

• Engine tilt trim system

• Helm switch panel & helm instrument panel

• Lighting/Navigation system

• Livewell system

• Add-on accessories and electronics

The system consists of the following components:

• Battery boxes w/ tie-down strap

• Dual battery switch

• Main circuit breaker

• Helm switch panel & helm instrument panel

BATTERY

• Ignition panel

• Breaker Panel Box

The battery box is located in the starboard console.

Your battery should always be enclosed in the cov-

ered battery box provided with your boat. The box

will contain any spilled acid, as well as protect the

battery terminals from damage or inadvertant short-

ing from coming in contact with metal objects. The

battery box should always be secured in place by us-

ing the straps and tie-down points provided. The

straps will ensure that the battery will not move

around while underway, causing damage to compo-

nents stored in the area.

Battery Maintenance

The most life shortening experience for the battery is

to be drained to zero charge before recharging. When

a battery discharges, the active material on both posi-

tive and negative plates converts to lead sulfate, caus-

ing the plates to become more alike in an electrical

charge. The electricity conducting battery acid be-

comes weaker and the voltage drops. As the battery

remains discharged, the process continues until re-

charging the battery becomes impossible. If the bat-

tery does become run down be sure to recharge it as

soon as possible. Over charging the battery can be just

as detrimental to its life as running it down too far.

Battery maintenance should include:

• Inspect the battery and charging system be-

fore each use for loose connections or wiring.

• Coat the terminals with dielectric grease.

• Keep the battery safe and dry.

• Remove the battery from the boat during

cold weather or long term storage.

Battery Box

Release

Buckle

Tie-down

strap

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12 Volt Accessory Receptacle

Your 210 Ventura is equipped with a 12 volt acces-

sory receptacle located on the instrument panel. It is

a DC (cigarette lighter) style receptacle to be used

with any 12 volt accessories using this type of plug.

The receptacle is made of corrosion resistant marine

grade materials and has a moisture proof cap. There

is a 10 amp breaker button located on the breaker

panel on the interior port side of the console. Be sure

to use accessories that do not exceed the rated

capacity of the circuit, (10 amps) or the breaker

will trip.

ALL

OFF

Your 210 Ventura uses a battery selector switch to

control delivery of DC power from two batteries. The

battery switch is located on the port bulkhead in the

helm console and can be accessed through the port

console door.

The dual battery switch has four (4) settings:

• “OFF”, you will have no power to the engine(s).

• “ALL”, you will have power from both batteries

at the same time. This parallels the batteries to

assist you in starting the engine(s), once the en-

gine is started the battery switch should be taken

off of the “ALL” setting, and set to charge either

battery .

• “1”, you will have power from the port battery only.

• “2”, you will have power from the starboard

battery only.

When the engine(s) are shut down or not providing a

charge, the system will draw power from the star-

board battery. This will allow you to run all the boats

functions without affecting the port battery. You can

run the starboard battery flat and still start the en-

gines by moving the selector knob on the battery

switches to the “ALL” position.

Dual Battery Switch

Selector Knob

“Battery 1”

Selection

“Battery 2”

Selection

Batteries

“OFF”

Selection

Batteries

“ALL”

Selection

Do not operate boat with batteries in parallel, seri-

ous engine electrical damage may result.

WARNING

The bilge pump will still draw power from the batter-

ies, even if the switches are set to “OFF”.

Ignition Shutdown Switch

The 210 Ventura is equipped with an ignition shut-

down switch. It is located on the lower forward sec-

tion of the gear shift/throttle control.

The ignition shut down switch incorporates a shut-

off switch, switch clip, lanyard and lanyard clip,

which is clipped to the operator.

If an emergency arises where the engine must be shut

down, a pull on the cord to release the clip from the

shut-off will shut down the engine.

This switch is designed to shut the engine off when

the operator of the boat leaves the control station,

either accidentally by falling into the boat, or by be-

ing ejected overboard. This would most likely occur

as a result of poor operating practices.

This switch only works when properly used.The de-

cision of whether to use an ignition safety switch or

not rests with you, the owner/operator.

Wear your lanyard at all times while operating your

boat. Use it to stop only in an emergency. Do not use

it to shut off the engine during normal operation. The

lanyard should be long enough to prevent inadvertent

activation.

CAUTION

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vessels know the approximate size of your boat and

the direction your boat is traveling, depending on

which lights they can see, they also show other boat-

ers your location while at anchor. The lights must be

displayed at night or in low visibility conditions. It

is the responsibility of the owner/operator to ensure

that the navigation lights are in good working order

and that the proper lighting is shown.

Navigation Lighting

While underway the aft pole light may be obscured by

the angle of the hull or by having the canvas top in the

open position

NOTICE

112° Port navigation

light (red)

112° Starboard navigation

light (green)

360° all round white

light

“Off”

“Navigation

Lights”

“Anchor

Lights”

Navigation/Anchor light switch operation

Your 210 Ventura comes equipped with navigation

lighting for your safety. Regulations state that all

boats no matter the size must display navigation

lights.

OPERATION: Control of the navigation lighting is

a switch on the instrument panel that is marked

“NAV/ANC”. The switch has 3 positions to operate

the Navigation/Anchor lighting. The lights let other

Shut-down

switch

Lanyard

Safety clip,

attaches to

you

Gear Shift/

Throttle Control

210 Ventura - Owner’s Manual

This owner’s manual contains schematics for your boat. These electrical schematics were generated

by technicians in our Engineering Department and are for reference and to be used by service

technicians.Boston Whaler® does not recommend that you attempt to work on the electrical system

yourself, instead we suggest that you take it to an authorized Boston Whaler® dealer for electrical

service. Boston Whaler® reserves the right to change or update the electrical system on any model

at any time without notice to the consumer and is not obligated to make any updates to units built prior to the changes.

This schematic is to be used for reference only. If you should need to have your electrical system serviced, please take

it to an authorized Boston Whaler® dealer.

ELECTRICAL

SYSTEM

Electrical System

Section 4 - Electrical System

Multi-System Tachometer Display Screen:

Press the Mode button to change the display screen settings. Hold the

button down for 2 seconds to reverse the display order rotation. Use

the + or - pad to make adjustments to the various functions.

1 Engine Break-In Time

2 Water Pressure

3 Fuel Flow

4 Temperature

5 Battery Voltage

6 Power Trim Angle/

Water Pressure

7 Power Trim Angle

8 Digital Tachometer

9 Hour Meter

Multi-System Speedometer Display Screen:

1 Clock-Temperature

2 Fuel Level

3 Oil Level

4 RPM Synchronizer

5 Trim Synchronizer

6 Traveling Range

7 Fuel Economy

8 Trip Odometer

9 Digital Speedometer

10 Barometer

(1-9)

(1-10)

Note-To get the most out of your Multi-system display features, you

must read the manual provided by the system manufacturer. The manual

will give you information to properly operate the Tachometer and

Speedometer display screens.

x1000

R P M

SPEED

WARNING

Fuel guage only reads

accurately when boat is

level. (not underway)

HORN BILGE NAV/ANC CTSY LT. WINDSHIELD

WIPER

FRESH

WATER

ACC-1

MODE

SPEED

210 Ventura - Owner’s Manual

Section 6 - Water & Waste System

14 13 12 11

2345

CAUTION

Never reset a breaker without first determining and

correcting the cause of the trip. Should a circuit re-

peatedly trip, have a qualified electrician determine and

correct the cause.

1 Instrument Panel

2 Horn

3 Bilge Pump

4 Navigation/Anchor Light

5 Courtesy Light

6 Windshield Wiper

7 FreshWater Pump

8 Accessory 1

9 Accessory 1 Breaker, 10 Amp

10 FreshWater Pump Breaker, 10 Amp

11 Windshield Wiper Breaker, 10 Amp

12 Courtesy Light Breaker, 5 Amp

13 Navigation/Anchor Light Breaker, 5 Amp

14 Bilge Pump Breaker, 5 Amp

15 Horn Breaker, 5 Amp

16 Multi-System Display Speedometer

17 Multi-System Display Tachometer

18 Air Temperature Sensor

19 12 Volt Receptacle breaker, 10 Amp

20 12 Volt Accessory Receptacle

21 Fuel Level Warning Label

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210 Ventura - Owner’s Manual

Section 6 - Water & Waste System

Bilge Pump

The 210 Ventura is equipped with a

single automatic bilge pump that is

operated with a float switch that acti-

vates automatically when water in the

bilge reaches a certain level. There is

also a switch located on the instrument panel for

manual operation of the bilge pumps. The “BILGE

PUMP” switch will activate the aft bilge pump.

Depressing the switch will energize the pump regard-

less of the position of the float switch. The pump

discharges water overboard via a thru-hull fitting. The

aft bilge pump is accessed through a utility hatch

located in the transom motorwell.

The bilge pump is a completely sealed unit and main-

tenance is very simple, but it will require you to check

around the float switch for debris and gummy bilge

oil that could impede the bilge pump from working

properly. Check the bilge pump and hoses for wear;

clean and repair if neccessary.

Please note that the bilge pump is wired directly to the

battery, if the boat will be dry docked for an extended

amount of time disconnect the battery cables.

BILGE PUMP

The bilge pump is wired directly to the battery. Be sure

that the bilge pump float switch is clear of debris to

prevent continuous operation and subsequent dis-

charge of the battery.

NOTICE

Bilge pump system

The 210 Ventura is equipped with a livewell. The

livewell is located on the port aft section of the tran-

som wall. The livewell’s primary function is to keep

baitfish alive by pumping sea-water into a holding

tank and constantly circulating the water.

Fill the livewell by opening the seacock that is lo-

cated on the hull floor directly below the livewell

tank. There is another valve located on the forward

starboard side of the tank that allows you to control

the direction of water flow from the pump to the

livewell or to the raw water outlet. Depress the switch

located on the console directly below the ignition

switch. Access to the port side valve is through a

utility hatch on the aft transom wall.

• Depress the “Raw Water” switch (located on

the aft instrument panel). The valve shall re

main open to a certain degree while the

livewell switch is depressed (to maintain flow

of new water through the livewell). The valve

can be adjusted to allow the desired flow/cir-

culation rate through the livewell at any time.

Livewell & Pump

Check the raw water pump inlet strainer for debris

that might interfere with the water flow into the livewell

or raw water outlet.

NOTICE

Open the seacock located on the hull floor directly

below the livewell, before operating the “RAW WA-

TER” switch.

NOTICE

Raw water

pump switch

Aft switch panel (located on the aft starboard tran-

som).

1 1000 GPH bilge pump

2 Float switch

3 1-1/8” Bilge hose

4 Bilge pump discharge fitting

5 Transom

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Boston Whaler 210 Ventura Owner's manual

Boston Whaler 210 Ventura Owner's manual

Boston Whaler 210 Ventura Owner's manual

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