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230 Dauntless
Welcome Letter ..........................................iii
History ......................................................iv
Preface ..................................................... vii
Boston Whaler Limited Warranty ............... viii
Boston Whaler Limited Warranty
Australia ............................................... xii
Privacy Statement .................................... xvi
Introduction ............................................ xvii
Owner’s manual .................................. xvii
Your responsibilites .............................. xvii
Source of Information .......................... xvii
Warranties .......................................... xvii
Contact Phone Numbers and
Internet Addresses............................ xvii
Section 1 • Safety
Explanation of Safety Precautions ............. 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 Classifi cations ............................... 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 on board ....................... 1-8
TABLE of CONTENTS
Fire ....................................................... 1-8
To lessen the danger of fi re .................. 1-9
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 Standards ............................ 2-1
Our Hull .................................................. 2-1
Hull Identifi cation Number .................... 2-1
Servicing Your Boston Whaler ................... 2-1
Manufacturer’s Certifi cation ...................... 2-1
Certifi cation design Category ................ 2-2
Power Capacity .................................... 2-3
Specifi cations & Dimensions ..................... 2-4
Passenger Areas ...................................... 2-5
Recommended Passenger Locations ......... 2-6
Location Of Thru-Hull Fittings ................... 2-7
Features ................................................. 2-8
Deck Features ..................................... 2-8