Section 2 • General Information; Construction Standards; Our Hull; Hull Identifi Cation Number - Boston Whaler 230 dauntless User Manual

Construction Standards

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Boston Whaler is dedicated to creating a superior
product which will provide 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 manu-
factured in accordance with applicable recommenda-
tions and guidelines of the American Boat and Yacht
Council (A.B.Y.C.) and certifi ed by the
Marine Manufacturers Association (N.M.M.A.).

Our Hull

®
Boston Whaler hulls are constructed with our
patented Unibond™ construction process. This
involves foam injection into a closed mold system
where the foam expands to fi ll all voids in the hull.
When the fi nished product is pulled from the mold,
the hull and deck are chemically bonded to form a
solid, inseparable unit.
Hull Construction
Fig. 2.1.1
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NO AIR VOIDS
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HIGH DENSITY CLOSED CELL
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NON-ABSORBENT FOAM
HIGH QUALITY RESINS AND GELCOATS
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4 WOVEN GLASS MATTING
Hull Identifi cation Number
The "Hull Identifi cation Number" is located on the
starboard side of the transom.
This is the most important identifying factor and
must be included in all correspondence related to
your vessel. Also of vital importance are the engine
serial numbers, part numbers, etc. when writing about
or ordering parts for your engine.
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National
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Hull Identifi cation Number (HIN)
Fig. 2.1.2
Record your HIN here:

Servicing Your Boston Whaler

When your Whaler requires service or maintenance
work, it should be taken to an authorized Boston
®
Whaler dealer.
To fi nd a Boston Whaler
1-800-942-5379 (Domestic/International).
In the unlikely event that 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.
Manufacturer's Certifi cation
All boats must comply with federal regulations
regarding maximum capacities. The certifi cation
plate (See fi gure 2.2.1) located on your boat (See
figure 1.17.1) indicates the maximum weight,
number of persons, and horsepower your boat is
rated to handle.
R
®
dealer in your area call:
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