Fuel System; Electrical System; Drainage; Water System - Boston Whaler 230 dauntless User Manual

CAUTION
!
Never start or run your outboard (even
momentarily) without having water circulating
through the cooling water intake holes in the
gear case. This will prevent damage to the
water pump (running dry) or overheating of
the engine.
It is important that you follow all the recommendations
set by the engine owner's operations manual. It
will give you a schedule of when these important
functions need to be done.

Fuel System

Tank(s), hoses, fuel pump and carburetor should be
treated to help pevent the formation of varnish and
gum. Temperature extremes cause condensation to
accumulate in the fuel tank(s). Empty gas tanks collect
condensation which could lead to fuel contamination
and/or premature wear of your system
Long periods of storage and/or non-use, common to
boats, create unique problems. When preparing to
store a boat for extended periods, of two months or
more, it is best to completely remove all fuel from
the tank. If it is not possible to remove the fuel,
maintaining a full tank of fuel with a fuel stabilizer
added to provide fuel stability and corrosion
protection is recommended.

Electrical System

NOTICE
Store the batteries in a cool, dry location. Keep
the batteries in their plastic boxes. Periodically
check the batteries during storage.
The battery should be removed from the boat.
Remove the negative (-) cable fi rst, then the positive
(+) cable and the battery given a full charge. Clean
the external surface of the battery and check all
water levels before and after charging. Grease both
terminals and bolts on the cable ends.
230 Dauntless
Section 5 • Care & Maintenance

Drainage

It is important to raise the bow of the boat enough
to allow for proper drainage of water from the deck
and bilge area. Make sure all the drainage fi ttings
are clear and free of debris. Store the engine in an
upright position to promote adequate drainage of
water.

Water System

If the water system will not be used for an extended
amount of time it is recommended that it be drained.
Draining the freshwater system will require you
to energize the freshwater pump switch on the
instrument panel, press the button on the shower
head and empty the freshwater tank, disconnect the
hoses to and from the water pump to allow as much
water as possible to drain out. De-energize the fresh
water pump switch.

Trailer Storage

If you will be storing the boat for an extended amount
of time on its trailer, you will need to lift the trailer
off of its wheels. Use care when raising the trailer.
The surface should be level and conditioned to
accept the weight of the boat and trailer and allow
for adequate drainage. Covering the wheels will
protect them from harmful UV rays. Repeatedly
immersing the trailer in water during boat launching
can cause a variety of problems. Water seeping into
the wheel hubs will cause the grease to emulsify and
can prematurely corrode the bearings. Check with
the trailer manufacturer for scheduled maintenence
of you trailer.
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