Bonefish Bohemian 17 Owner's And Operator's Manual

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Page 1 OWNERS AND OPERATORS MANUAL 1 ...
Page 2 No more than 1.5’ Seas No more than 3’ Seas No more than 5’ Seas No more than 5kt Winds No more than 10kt Winds No more than 15kt Winds Bohemian 17 Ozona 25 Tortuga 30 Diavolo 20 Malvado 26 Hill Tide 22...
Page 3 achieve it. So, if you have an issue, please do not take it personal. We didn’t single you out nor are we trying to hurt you in any way. Just let us know and, when applicable, give us a reasonable opportunity to correct it. ...
Page 4: Common Nautical Terms
equipment requirements vary according to the length, type of boat and the propulsion system. Some of the Coast Guard equipment is described in the Safety Equipment chapter of this manual. For a more detailed description, obtain “Federal Requirements And Safety Tips For Recreational Boats”...
Page 5 MAJOR BOAT OPERATIONS AND SYSTEMS Now that you have some basic terms under your belt, let’s look at some of the basic boat functions you need to understand and have command of to safely operate your boat. Trim Most outboard boat models are equipped with power tilt and trim mechanisms.
Page 6 and a material identification, such as aluminum or stainless steel. The first number is the diameter and the second is the pitch. The diameter is the distance across the circle swept by the extreme tips of the propeller blades. The term pitch comes from the old screw analogy used to approximate propeller action.
Page 7 Neutral Throttle: To engage the neutral throttle function on your control depress the neutral lockout button located at the center of the control lever’s pivot point. While fully depressing the button inward move the control forward or reverse to activate the throttle. Stopping There are no brakes in a boat.
Page 8: Boat Handling
should be greased as needed with high quality marine grease approved by the steering manufacturer. Refer to the manufacturer’s steering manual for specific recommendations and additional maintenance. Any slow or sudden change in the “feel” of your steering system indicates an immediate need for a thorough inspection. All repairs and replacements to steering systems should be made by us or an authorized steering system dealer.
Page 9: Boat Performance
In the Bonefish brand we offer a variant of a planning hull known as a stepped hull. Steps are essentially elevation breaks in the hull bottom that create multiple running surfaces. As the boat increases speed, the hull rides on these surfaces, with the area that is in contact with the water moving progressively aft and reducing in size.
Page 10: Hazards And Warnings
expensive repairs may become necessary. Be sure to follow all instructions in the engine operation manuals. Weather Conditions Weather conditions affect engine performance. Barometric pressure and humidity both influence horsepower. A change of weather could cause a 10% loss in horsepower on a hot day. Marine Growth Maximum performance is obtained only when your hull bottom is clean.
Page 11 DANGER WARNING CAUTION LEGAL Loading and Horsepower Capacity As already discussed, overloading and improper load balancing causes many boating accidents. Boaters must know the amount of weight on board and evenly distribute that weight within the boat. There is a capacity label affixed in the boat. Know your boat’s maximum...
Page 12 direction. You should have one hand on the wheel and the other on the throttle at all times so that you can quickly make adjustments to both while executing the maneuver. Never jerk the steering wheel. A well-executed turn requires a steady hand.
Page 13 1) Never allow people to sit on the deck of the boat when the propeller is engaged (Any deck mounted seat backs provided by Bonefish are for use at rest only); 2) Turn off your motor whenever you are around swimmers;...
Page 14 muscular twitching and the inability to think clearly. If you or anyone else experience these symptoms immediately get away from fumes and into an area where plenty of FRESH air. If symptoms persist seek medical attention. Carbon Monoxide (CO) is the gas formed by the combination of one molecule of carbon and one molecule of oxygen.
Page 15: Trailering Your Boat
Disposal of Plastics and Other Garbage The US MARPOL ANNEX V is the Act to prevent pollution from ships and other vessels. Federal regulations prohibit the discharge of plastic garbage anywhere in the marine environment. Plastic includes but is not limited to: synthetic fishing nets, ropes, lines, straws, six pack holders, Styrofoam cups and lids, bottles, buckets and plastic bags.
Page 16: Pre-Start Checklist
 While traveling, check the wheel hubs every time you stop for gas or refreshments. If the hub feels abnormally hot, the bearing should be inspected before continuing your trip.  When rounding turns on highways or streets, do not cut corners. Also, go slowly over railroad tracks.
Page 17  Check that all navigation lights operate properly.  Check that fuel and oil levels are adequate. Always carry more fuel than you anticipate using, in case you are forced to change your plans for weather or other reasons.  Check that throttle/shift control is in neutral.
Page 18 IMMEDIATELY BEFORE AND AFTER LAUNCHING Before releasing the boat from the trailer and/or the dock inspect the boat for all sources of possible leaks from stem to stern (including the bilge area). Verify that all engine and steering control cables and linkage are lubricated and have been properly maintained for safe operation.
Page 19: Trailer Maintenance
strapped down. What usually happens is the strap is broken or forgotten and people “risk it”. They’re often reminded the hard way of what happens if you chance it. Hopefully the folks in these photos have learned their lesson. TRAILER MAINTENANCE Trailers don’t maintain themselves.
Page 20 left side of a channel, each vessel should sound two short horn blasts and pass starboard to starboard. Privileged Boats Privileged boats have right-of-way and can hold course and speed. Sailboats and boats paddled or rowed have the right-of-way over motor boats. Sailboats under power are considered motorboats.
Page 21 the accident: http://www.tbo.com/south-shore/boat-crashes-into-ruskin-restaurant-20150223/. Don’t let this happen to you. If you have electronic navigation aids, use them…but remember they’re no guarantee that there are unknown objects that you can’t see. Slow down and give yourself time to make adjustments. Sea Conditions Know the seas you are operating in and slow your rate of speed to stay in control at all times.
Page 22 disobey this restriction, you do so at your own risk and the Rules of the Road still apply. You should slow down to idle speed and stay clear of all boats and other obstacles, regardless of who has the right-of-way. Protect your night vision by avoiding bright lights and have passengers use search/spotlights to help watch for other boats, hazards, and aids to navigation.
Page 23 Bonefish Boatworks. If Bonefish does not offer a tower option, that means we do not believe the boat is safe to operate with a tower or upper station under any conditions.
Page 24 replacing aging hoses and fittings), improper tying off and rainfall. You must account for rising and falling tides whenever you tie off or anchor your boat. If you tie your boat too tight to a dock, it will heal over as the tide goes out. If your boat is tied too loose, then it can get trapped under a dock when the tide rises.
Page 25 Trolling Motors Your boat may be equipped with a trolling motor. A trolling motor has a fixed length shaft that is lowered into the water and provides quiet electric propulsion in shallow water conditions. It is incumbent upon the operator to ensure that the depth at which the motor is set is sufficient for safe operation and will not result in jamming the shaft if it runs aground or worse, bending or breaking the shaft.
Page 26: Boating Safety
Florida, including Jupiter, Port St. Lucie and Haul-Over. If you plan on operating your boat in any of these inlets google “boat accident _________” where the blank is filled with the name of the inlet to see how many folks just like you have failed to safely navigate the area. There are a multitude of YouTube videos showing people navigating inlets successfully and unsuccessfully.
Page 27: Personal Flotation Device (Pfd)
damage caused by the boat’s wake. Your wake could swamp or damage a smaller craft or endanger its passengers. Stay alert for posted “No Wake Zones”.  If your boat is equipped with a boarding ladder never attempt to use it while the engine is running.
Page 28  Anchor with at least 100’ of rode  Mooring lines and fenders  Combination oar/boat hook  Mooring lines and fenders  Lubricant  Tool kit  Spare engine fuses (see engine operator’s manual)  Local charts and compass ...
Page 29 Sound your horn intermittently to warn others of your presence. You must also listen for signals from other boaters in the area. Fires A fire aboard your boat is very serious. In case of fire, you should immediately stop your boat and shut off the engine. Have everyone aboard put on their personal flotation device.
Page 30 Rendering Assistance The owner or operator of a vessel is required by law to render all practical or necessary assistance to any person or vessel affected by collision, accident or casualty. However, you should not endanger your vessel or passengers to render assistance.
Page 31: Product Changes
 United States Power Squadrons Additional boating knowledge can be obtained from some of the following periodicals: PILOTING, SEAMANSHIP AND SMALL BOAT HANDLING (Chapman) Motor Boating and Sailing Post Office Box 2319 —F.D.R. Station New York, New York 10022 Available on CD ROM or as a book. PLEASURE BOATING AND SEAMANSHIP (US Coast Guard Auxiliary) 306 Wilson Road Oaklands Newark, Delaware 19711...
Page 32 are normal. Gelcoat is not going to last forever any more than upholstery on seating, paint on a house or asphalt on a road does. Once this happens, you must professionally repair the area. To slow the degenerative process down, clean and wax your boat as described, don’t exceed the use limitations set forth in this manual and keep your boat fully covered when not in use.
Page 33 season. Re-paint when necessary. To help prevent blistering use an epoxy barrier coat applied in conjunction with the antifouling paint. Canvas Although your boat’s canvas is made using high quality fabric and sewing techniques, your boat’s canvas will not be completely leak proof. The seam holes in your canvas will no doubt stretch and leak.
Page 34 replenished after a thorough cleaning. We recommend 303 High Tech Fabric Guard™ as the preferred retreatment product for Sunbrella fabrics. Fabrics should be retreated after thorough cleaning or after five years of use. 303 should be applied to Sunbrella fabrics after each thorough cleaning, which typically removes the original fluorocarbon finish and reduces the fabric’s water repellency.
Page 35 Due to the harsh nature of a marine environment, it is vital to clean and maintain any surface that is painted, anodized, powder coated or sprayed with truck bedliner constantly. Failure to perform preventative maintenance will result in pitting, discoloration, peeling, flaking and corrosion of the coating and substrate.
Page 36: Boat Storage
time the opening and closing of these plates cause the associated O-rings to wear-out. Replace these o-rings as necessary to maintain the watertight integrity of the plates. Batteries The batteries in your boat has been selected to match the starting requirements of your engine. Batteries are secured in non-metallic trays to avoid electrolyte spills.
Page 37 Winterization Make sure the keel, chine and transom are fully supported. Indoor storage is beneficial particularly if your climate produces freezing weather. The storage unit should not be airtight but should be ventilated. Ventilation is extremely important both around and through the boat. For outdoor storage a canvas cover should be used to prevent “sweating”.
Page 38  Remove all loose items and personal effects.  Remove any detachable and valuable equipment such as electronics.  Store electronics inside in a dry and secure place.  A built-in compass should be covered. Ultraviolet rays from the sun will “cloud” the compass and make it difficult to read.

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