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Boston Whaler 255 Conquest Owner's Manual

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“The mission of Boston Whaler is
to provide consumers with the
safest, highest quality, most durable
boats in the world”
INFORMATION IN THIS PUBLICATION IS BASED ON THE LATEST PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AVAILABLE AT PRINTING, BOSTON WHALER® BOATS, INC. RESERVES THE RIGHT
TO MAKE CHANGES AT A N Y TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, IN THE COLORS, EQUIPMENT, SPECIFICATIONS, MATERIALS AND PRICES OF ALL MODELS, OR TO DISCONTINUE MODELS.
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:
255 CONQUEST, BOSTON WHALER®.
MRP #1635630

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  • Page 1 INFORMATION IN THIS PUBLICATION IS BASED ON THE LATEST PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AVAILABLE AT PRINTING, BOSTON WHALER® BOATS, INC. RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES AT A N Y TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, IN THE COLORS, EQUIPMENT, SPECIFICATIONS, MATERIALS AND PRICES OF ALL MODELS, OR TO DISCONTINUE MODELS.
  • Page 2 Life Magazine. 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. Boston Whaler founder Richard T. Fisher demon- strating one of the fea- tures that has made Bos- ton Whaler the “Unsink-...
  • Page 3 “assuming command” of your boat. Your Boston Whaler® dealer or local Yacht Club will be pleased to advise you of marine safety classes and safe boating classes in your area.
  • Page 4 Construction Standards “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.).

  • Page 5: Specifications And Dimensions

    Note: The hard-top shown here is for reference purposes only. Specifications & Dimensions NOTICE Specified measurements are approximations and are subject to variance. NOTICE Exceeding this weight will aff e c t t h e b o s t ’s p e r f o r - mance.
  • Page 11 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ DANGER CARBON MONOXIDE DANGER Prolonged exposure can cause serious injury...
  • Page 12 If the through hull fittings need to be replaced, it is Garboard drain plugs and fishbox drain plugs need recommended that an authorized Boston Whaler ® to be in place before the boat goes into the water. dealer perform this type of repair. Through hull fit-...
  • Page 13 DANGER Be aware of your footing while the boat is underway, s l i p p i n g o r f a l l i n g c o u l d r e s u l t i n s e r i o u s i n j u r y o r d e a t h , especially if the boat is in motion or in rough seas.

  • Page 15: Fuel System

    Fuel System DANGER Check for leaks in tubing, connections and hoses. Cor- rect the cause of the leaks and ventilate the area to )8(/ *(1(5$/ insure that no fumes remain, prior to energizing any electrical equipment and/or starting the engines. DANGER Static electricity can ignite gasoline vapors causing serious injury/death and/or destruction of property.
  • Page 16 Remote Oil System...

  • Page 17: Static Electricity And The Fuel System

    Static Electricity and the Fuel System...

  • Page 18: Electrical System

    Electrical System DANGER 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 a ffected area with large quantities of water and call for medical assistance. CAUTION •...

  • Page 19: Dual Battery Switches

    Dual Battery Switches WARNING Use this position only if both batteries are near the same voltage. If one battery is strong and the other weak, high current could cause battery damage.

  • Page 20: Volt Accessory Receptacle

    12 Volt Accessory Receptacle Be sure to use accesso- ries that do not exceed the rated capacity of the circuit, (10 amps) or the breaker will trip. WARNING Do not operate boat with batteries in parallel, seri- ous engine electrical damage may result. WARNING Bilge pump still draws power from the batteries, even if the switches are set to “OFF”.
  • Page 21 (/(&75,&$/ 6<67(0 255 Conquest Console Wiring...
  • Page 22 255 Conquest Hull Wiring ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○...
  • Page 23 255 Conquest-Side Pocket- Switch Panel CAUTION Never reset a breaker without first determining and correcting the cause of the trip. Should a c i r c u i t r e p e a t e d l y t r i p , h a v e a q u a l i f i e d e l e c t r i c i a n...
  • Page 24 FUEL 18 8 ROLL TROLL TROLL 3:08 SELECT NAV-FUEL HOME FAVORITES...
  • Page 25 Continued from Previous Page ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Press the Mode button to change the display screen set- tings.

  • Page 26: Navigation Lighting

    Navigation Lighting Ignition Shutdown Switch NOTICE CAUTION While underway the aft pole light may be obscured W ear your lanyard at all times while operating the boat. by the angle of the hull or by having the canvas top in It is for emergency stopping only.

  • Page 27: Freshwater System Diagram

    NOTICE Be sure to fill the water tank from a source known to provide safe, pure drinking water. NOTICE If you do not use the freshwater system for long peri- ods of time or only use it seasonally it is recommended that you follow the disinfecting practice before using it.
  • Page 28 NOTICE The seacock MUST be in the OPEN position. Running the pump dry may cause damage to the unit.

  • Page 29: Bilge Pump

    Livewell (Standard) Bilge Pump NOTICE 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. 7DGB@ÃQVHQ Livewell & Raw Water System Diagram...

  • Page 30: Head System

    Head System CAUTION Both intake and discharge seacocks should always be in the closed position when the toilet is not in use. Failure to do so could result in flooding, property dam- age and loss of life. There are bodies of water where discharge of raw NOTICE sewage is prohibited.
  • Page 31 Head System w/ Macerator & Over- board Discharge Vacu-Flush Waste System...

  • Page 32: Propeller Information

    Propeller Information DANGER Disconnect power by moving the battery switch to the “OFF” position prior to removing the propeller. NOTICE It is advised that you always carry a spare propeller, propeller hardware and propeller wrench on board. Should your propeller become damaged it can be eas- i l y r e p l a c e d .

  • Page 33: Hydraulic Steering Information

    Hydraulic Steering Information CAUTION Continuous kinking, rubbing and twisting may eventu- ally weaken hose(s) to a point of rupture during normal steerin operation. Visually inspect all hoses and fittings for wear and damage. 67((5,1* Power Steering Information...

  • Page 34: Gear Shift & Throttle Control

    Gear Shift & Throttle Control CAUTION Shift controls into NEUTRAL before starting engine. Shift only when engine is at idle. Reversing at high speeds can cause a flooding/swamping due to water being pushed over the transom. NOTICE W ind and sea currents can change how your boat re- sponds while in motion.
  • Page 35 Power Trim Operation Engine Starting Procedure NOTICE T h e g e a r s h i f t / t h r o t t l e c o n t r o l w i l l n o t a l l o w e n g i n e s t a r t - ing if the control levers are in any other position than NEUTRAL.
  • Page 36 Trim tabs NOTICE It is recommended that you check the level of the fluid in the reservoir before using your boat. NOTICE Ensure continuous visibility of other boats, swimmers and obstacles during bow-up transition to planing. Adjust engine to an intermediate trim as soon as boat is on plane to avoid possible ejection due to boat spinout.

  • Page 37: Mooring Points

    Mooring Points DANGER Use only the lifting points specified. Using the cleats for lifting is dangerous and could cause serious injury or death and damage to the boat. WARNING Gelcoat surfaces are slippery when wet. Use ex- treme caution when walking on wet surfaces. Use care when waxing to ensure that walkways are not made dangerously slippery.

  • Page 38: Bottom Painting

    Hull Maintenance Bottom Painting DANGER There are risks and dangers inherent with the use of paints and solvents. Dispose properly of all rags, roll- ers and trays used for painting. Follow all the precau- tions and regulations listed by the manufacturer before and after painting your boats hull.

  • Page 39: Painted Hull Care (Bottom)

    Vinyl Care Long Term Storage Painted Hull Care (Bottom) 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 overheat- ing of the engine.

  • Page 40: Canvas Care & Maintenance

    Canvas Care & Maintenance NOTICE NEVER trailer the boat with the sun-top in the open position. Damage to the frame, canvas and securing straps can occur. Use the protective boot when the sun-top is being trailered or stored. Do not use bleach or solvents to clean the canvas material.

  • Page 41: Trailer Safety

    Trailer Trailer Safety: Refer to the engine owner’s manual for proper engine support while trailering. DANGER Tie-down straps should never be used by themselves, they are only used to help in keeping the boat secured t o t h e t r a i l e r. Make certain that the safety chain is prop- erly secured to the bow eye.

  • Page 42: Anchoring Information

    Anchoring Information Lowering the Anchor WARNING S WAMPING HAZARD-Anchor from the bow if using one anchor. A small current can make a stern anchored boat unsteady; a heavy current can drag a stern an- chored boat underwater. NOTICE There are a variety of anchors with a variety of uses. Discuss the types with your dealer to find the right type Setting the Anchor for your boat.

  • Page 43: Maintenance Record

    Maintenance Record Engine Serviced Maintenance Performed Date Hours Notes...
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