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®
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SHOULD CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE MODELS BE MADE BOSTON WHALER
®
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
®
. MRP #1808101
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.
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3
4
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
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
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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
!
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”
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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
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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
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PLATE, SAFETY CANADIAN CONFORM BW210VT-03
PLATE, SAFETY CANADIAN CONFORM BW210VT-03
700LB/317KG
700LB/317KG
1746018
1746018
02-BW210VT
02-BW210VT
1619865
1619865
1754632
1754632
1774307
1774307
1811368
1811368
1811367
1811367
1799311
1799311
LABEL, CAUTION OIL TANK LEVEL
LABEL, CAUTION OIL TANK LEVEL
LABEL, PROP 65 HANG TAG
LABEL, PROP 65 HANG TAG
1795087
1795087
02-BW210VT
02-BW210VT
1619857
1619857
1745123
1745123
LABEL, DANGER CO TRANSOM
LABEL, DANGER CO TRANSOM
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Section 2 - General Arrangement & Specifications6
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.
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Section 2 - General Arrangement & Specifications 7
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
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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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Section 2 - General Arrangement & Specifications
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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
2
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3
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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Section 3 - Fuel System12
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
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+
• 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
2
1
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
WARNING
The bilge pump will still draw power from the batter-
ies, even if the switches are set to “OFF”.
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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
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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.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
x1000
R P M
0
10
20
30
40
50
55
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
1
2
R
P
M
X
1
0
0
0
3
4
5
6
7
8
0
MODE
+
-
1
0
2
0
3
0
4
0
5
0
6
0
7
0
8
0
0
MODE
SPEED
+
-
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14 13 12 11
9
15
10
1
2345
6
7
8
16
17
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.
18
19
20
21
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
210 VenturaInstrument Panel
18
5
2
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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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