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Certification Design Category
A: A recreational craft given design category A
is considered to be designed for winds that may
exceed wind force 8 (Beaufort scale) and significant
wave heights of 4 meters and above but excluding
abnormal conditions, such as storm, violent storm,
hurricane, tornado and extreme sea conditions or
rogue waves.
B: A recreational craft given design category B
is considered to be designed for a wind force up to,
and including, 8 and significant wave heights up to,
and including 4 m.
C: A watercraft given design category C is
considered to be designed a wind force up to,
and including 6 and significant wave heights
up to, and including, 2 m.
D: A watercraft given design category D is
considered to be designed for a wind force up to, and
including 4 and significant wave heights up to, and
including, 0,3 m, with occasional waves of 0,5 m
maximum height.
The significant wave height is considered to be the
primary factor for determining design category. Other
parameters (e.g. meteorological) are descriptions of
when these wave heights may be expected to occur.
Refer to page 1-11 for weather information.
NOTICE
Your 170 Montauk is design category C
WARNING
!
I t i s i m p e r a t i v e t h a t y o u f o l l o w t h e
recommendations listed on your capacity plate
regarding the maximum amount of weight the
boat can safely carry.
170 Montauk
Section 2 • General Information
Power Capacity
The certification plate, as well as "Specifications
& Dimensions" on the following page has the
maximum rated power listed for your boat. DO
NOT EXCEED THIS RATING. The various
engine types offered today are more powerful and
require constant maintenance to stay at optimal
performance. It is required of the owner/operator
to read all information regarding safety features,
warning notices and maintenance schedules for
continued safe operation of the engine.
The engine on the 170 Montauk has been tested and
proven to be best suited for general use under normal
conditions and load.
If you are re-powering your Boston Whaler
should pay particular attention to the maximum/
minimum horsepower and maximum safe engine
weight load your Boston Whaler
The 170 Montauk is designed for a maximum
outboard engine weight of 617 LBS (280 kg).
WARNING
!
• DO NOT Exceed the maximum engine power
rating stated on the certification plate.
• Use caution while accelerating. Make sure
passengers are safely seated in designated
areas of the boat and all gear is stowed
securely.
NOTICE
Always adjust the speed and direction of the
craft to the varying sea conditions.
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, you
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boat is rated for.
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