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270 Outrage 270 Outrage ® “The mission of Boston Whaler is to provide consumers with the safest, highest quality, most durable boats in the world” 270 Outrage...
It is also an excellent reason why you can trust stability and a remarkably dry ride; second, its unique ® the safety of your family and friends to a Boston Whaler foam core construction made the boat not only durable, but unsinkable as well.
® Specifications and standard equipment are subject to change. Boston Whaler is not responsible for changes to parts or accessories manufactured by companies other than Boston Whaler. Boston Whaler, Whaler, the Boston Whaler logo, Clarion, Conquest, Dauntless, Montauk, Nantucket, and Outrage are registered trademarks. Accutrack, Eastport, Unibond, The Unsinkable Legend, Ventura, and Whaleboard are trademarks of Boston Whaler, Incorporated.
You must learn to operate this boat as well as read, understand and use this manual. ® In addition to the Boston Whaler Limited Warranty for your boat, each component and/or system on your What this manual does not give you is a course in...
Structural Hull Defect in material or workmanship which is reported within five (5) years (60 months) from the date of the first retail purchase of the Boston Whaler Boat. The “Hull” shall mean the single fiberglass molded shell and integral structural components.
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The new owner must fill out and send in a Boston Whaler warranty transfer form, accessible from www.whaler.com, a copy of the bill of sale, and a $50.00 fee to Boston Whaler, 100 Whaler Way, Edgewater, Florida 32141, within 30 days of purchase.
Denotes hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in minor personal injury, product or property damage. NOTICE Denotes information that is important to know prior to operation and/or maintenance, but is not hazard related. 270 Outrage...
PFD’s & other safety gear-dry, stowed for equipment is on board and functioning. next use Fuel tanks-filled (allow for expansion) to prevent condensation Fuel system-no leaks Bilge pump-operating properly Bilge-clean, no leaks Float plan-notify person with whom you filed plan 270 Outrage...
Great Lakes, you must have a visual distress signals Give special attention to the effects of alcohol and for day and night use on board. At least three (3) drugs while boating. No other single factor causes as many marine accidents and deaths. The 270 Outrage...
Carbon Monoxide is colorless, odorless and Dangerous concentrations of Carbon Monoxide will tasteless, it is unlikely to be noticed until the person be present if the engine(s) exhaust system leaks OR is overcome. insufficient fresh air is circulating. 270 Outrage...
The law requires that PFD’s must be readily accessible, be grasped, not worn. if not worn. “Readily Accessible” means removed from NOTICE Children and non-swimmers MUST wear PFDs at all times when aboard. 270 Outrage...
PFD is often useless. The law requires that PFD’s, if not worn must be readily accesible, that is, removed from storage bags and unbuckled. Throwable devices must be readily available, that is, right at hand. 270 Outrage...
At night, turn on the appropriate small boat or damage moored boats or navigation lights and cruise at a reduced speed other property. You are responsible for that will allow you plenty of time to avoid damage caused by your wake. dangerous situations. 270 Outrage...
• Slow the boat and keep pointing toward the exposure to harmful fumes. person overboard. At night or in low light, point the best available light source at the person. 270 Outrage...
• Usually a capsizing will happen quickly and In the event of Flooding, Swamping or Capsizing: without warning. Flooding- • Use whatever is at hand to signal for help. • Always wear your PFD, or have it within reach. 270 Outrage...
Outboard engines require propulsion to control the prominently marked “DISTRESS SIGNALS” direction the boat will take. Without propulsion, the is recommended. steering is virtually useless. If you are in a congested 1-10 270 Outrage...
• Understand the design limitations of your boat. “MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY,”- used • Check the weather forecast and water conditions when life or vessel is in imminent danger. before leaving and while underway. • Wear a Personal Flotation Device, (PFD) 270 Outrage 1-11...
Head the bow into the CODE ALPHA FLAG-Blue and white penant wind with enough power to maintain slow designates boat being used in dive operations. headway. 1-12 270 Outrage...
• If the skier suddenly releases the tow rope, Back to Dock – Pat top of head. it can backlash into cockpit. Spotters who are watching the skier must be aware of this fact and be prepared to take appropriate action to avoid injury. 270 Outrage 1-13...
SWITCH other boats, etc. may create too much stress IGNITION SHUT-DOWN on the tow ring, resulting in personal injury SWITCH CLIP, (ATTACHED TO SWITCH) and/or equipment damage. LANYARD IGNITION SHUT-DOWN SWITCH CLIP, (ATTACH TO THE OPERATOR) 1-14 270 Outrage...
Coast Guard escort vessel on VHF-FM channel 16. DANGER DO NOT approach within 100 yards of any U.S. Naval vessel without first contacting the vessel on VHF-FM channel 16. To do so will result in a quick and severe response. 1-16 270 Outrage...
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MAXIMUM ENGINE WEIGHT (1400LBS/ 635KG) ..1774308 CAUTION, OIL LEVEL ..........1799311 It is important to replace any damaged or unreadable label. Call your Boston Whaler PROPOSITION 65 HANG TAG ........1795087 dealer for replacement labels. DANGER, CO TRANSOM .......... 1811367...
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NOTICE TRANSOM DOOR WARNING ........1017144 CAUTION, INJURY TO HANDS & FEET ..... 1836858 It is important to replace any damaged or unreadable label. Call your Boston Whaler DISCHARGE OF POLLUTANTS ........ 1745514 dealer for replacement labels. 1-18 270 Outrage...
SEWAGE DRIVE TILT ROTARY CONTROL SINGLE LEVER LIFT POINT / SLING (WIDTH OF SYMBOL RUNNING LIGHTS PUMP LIFT POINT CONTROL LOCATION INDICATES INCREASE) UNDER POWER WINDSHIELD MAGNETIC ANCHOR HORN ANCHOR LIGHT INTERIOR LIGHT WIPER AND WASHER COMPASS 270 Outrage 1-19...
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Section 1• Safety THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK 1-20 270 Outrage...
Servicing Your Boston Whaler Hull Construction Fig. 2.1.1 When your Whaler requires service or maintenance work, it should be taken to an authorized Boston ® Whaler dealer.
Transport 270 Outrage Canada. 1950 ® A CE mark means that your Boston Whaler has been certified with applicable International Organization for Standardization directives. Replacement Part No. 1799577 An Australian Builder’s plate means that your Boston AUSTRALIAN BUILDERS PLATE ®...
4 meters (13.12 feet) may be experienced. The engine on the 270 Outrage has been tested and C (Inshore): Designed for voyages in coastal waters, proven to be best suited for general use under normal large bays, estuaries, lakes and rivers where conditions conditions and load.
Optional equipment and loading of the boat will affect the draft measurements. Follow the recommendations regarding the maximum amount of weight your boat can safely carry. Exceeding this weight will affect the boat’s performance. DO NOT Exceed the weight listed. 270 Outrage...
Whaler dealer perform this type of repair. Through hull fittings that are improperly installed can ® cause premature hull failure and may void the Boston Whaler limited warranty. ® • Depending on the type of boat you have, you may have underwater fittings that need drain plugs.
LIGHTS(2), DOME LIGHT, ROD HOLDERS (5) AND LIFE JACKET STORAGE SPOTLIGHT WITH CONTROL STATION REMOTE T-TOP W/SPREADER LIGHTS,(2), ROD HOLDERS (5) AND LIFE JACKET STORAGE ** * Optional Deluxe Leaning Post features. ** Also available with radial outriggers and 15’ telescoping poles. 270 Outrage...
(LOCATION WITH DUAL DISPLAY ELECTRONICS PKG.) 1 Optional Electronics/Navigation package 2 Optional Deluxe Electronics/Navigation package REFER TO THE MANUFACTURER’S MANUAL IN YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL PACKET FOR COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY ON THE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON YOUR BOAT. 270 Outrage 2-10...
• Trim Status boating safer and more enjoyable. • Boat Speed The 270 Outrage is equipped with a state of the art “drive- • Steering Angle by-wire” gear shift and throttle control system. The Digital • Fuel, Oil, Water and Waste status ®...
STARBOARD ENGINE TRIM SWITCH NOTICE Boats can be operated in a manner and speed resulting in trim angles that cause visibility to be obscurred. Motor trim, hull trim plane and speed are factors that affect a boat’s trim angle. 270 Outrage 2-15...
Wear your lanyard at all times while operating the boat. It is for emergency stopping only. Do not use it to shut off the engine during normal operation. The lanyard should be long enough to prevent inadvertent activation. 270 Outrage 2-16...
Section 3, page 3-17 of this manual. over the horn) Shore Power Hookup (Option) From Boat Fig. 2.17.2 From Boat (pull tight to complete the belaying knot) SHORE POWER RECEPTACLE 50 FT. (15.2 M) SHORE POWER 270 Outrage 2-17...
(P&S). Trailering Your 270 Outrage has the option of being fitted with a galvanized trailer. This trailer is best suited for your boats length and width. If you have a trailer or plan on...
The tie-down straps hook into the tie-down loops on the trailer frame and to the stern eyes on the transom. Padding (or similar) chafe protection should be used wherever the tie-down straps come in contact with the hull. 270 Outrage 2-19...
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Section 2 • General Information THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK 270 Outrage 2-20...
Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation Bilge Pumps Maintenance Your 270 Outrage is equipped with two (2) automatic The aft pump is accessed through the hatch in the bottom bilge pumps, one forward (800 GPH - 3028 LPH) and of the motorwell.
FUEL FILL KEY (SUPPLIED) corrosion. RETENTION CHAIN INTEGRATED VENT The 270 Outrage is equipped with a gasoline fuel system. Please take time to read and understand all the NOTICE fuel related information and warnings regarding gasoline and your boat, in the engine owner’s Fuel gauge only reads accurately when boat is packet.
Any ignition sources should parts only. Your Boston Whaler® dealer will have be extinguished before filling the fuel tanks. all the parts and information you will need to maintain •...
Engine problems can also your dealer if any components have been added or result from the reduced ethanol/fuel mixture left in the replaced that are not recommended by Boston Whaler, upper phase of the tank. Mercury or may not be ethanol-compatible.
(clockwise). moves up and down. This condensation could potentially become a problem. NOTICE The gear shift/throttle control levers will not allow engine starting if the control levers are in any other position than NEUTRAL. 270 Outrage...
NEUTRAL position. • Be sure that the gear shift and throttle control handle are in the NEUTRAL position. • Press & hold START/ STOP button(s) until engine(s) start, then PORT STBD release. START START STOP STOP 270 Outrage...
Synthetic Power Steering Fluid if necessary. • Replace cap and cover Make it a habit of checking the fluid level before each trip. REFER TO THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER’S MANUAL IN YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL PACKET FOR COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY. 270 Outrage...
Before you fill the freshwater system it is vital that it be properly disinfected. Ask your dealer if this has The 270 Outrage has a 20 Gal. (75 L) fresh water tank been done. located aft of the fuel tank.
(1.82M). The shower unit is pressurized by the fresh water pump and the spray head is activated by depressing the button on the back of the unit. Transom Shower Unit Fig. 3.9.1 PUSH BUTTON 6’ (1.82M) EXTENDABLE HOSE 270 Outrage...
LIVEWELL FLOW ADJUSTMENT VALVE RAW WATER WASHDOWN CONNECTION RAW WATER PUMP RAW WATER SEACOCK (SHOWN OPEN) 12V/800 GPH WATER RAW PUMP LIVEWELL DRAIN HOSE CLOSE LIVEWELL FILL HOSE MID TANK OVERFLOW DRAIN LIVEWELL/DECK DRAIN SCUPPER UPPER TANK OVERFLOW DRAIN 3-10 270 Outrage...
Access to 12V/800 GPH RAW WATER PUMP the pumpand seacock is through the lower aft interior of FLOW ADJUSTMENT VALVE the console. LIVEWELL FILL TANK OVERFLOW (LOW LEVEL) TANK OVERFLOW (UPPER LEVEL) 270 Outrage 3-11...
Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation Head System The 270 Outrage is fitted with a Sani-Potti waste Environmental Considerations contaiment system located in the console. The system includes a Sani-Potti unit, vent and associated hoses and The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) clamps.
REFER TO THE MANUFACTURER’S MANUAL IN YOUR Failure to do so could result in flooding, OWNER’S MANUAL PACKET FOR COMPLETE property damage and/or loss of life. INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY. 270 Outrage 3-13...
If the “FULL” light is on you must empty the holding tank before the system will function properly. • Make sure the raw water intake and discharge seacocks are in the open position. 3-14 270 Outrage...
Fig. 3.15.1 trimmed extremely down/under/in. The 270 Outrage is equipped with electrically powered trim tabs. The trim tabs are located on the lower section of your transom and are used to trim the list of your boat caused by uneven weight distribution, too many persons on one side of the boat, or strong cross winds.
120V/30A SHORE POWER CORDSET is required. The battery charger can be accessed through the hatch in the lower aft of the forward console. REFER TO THE MANUFACTURER’S MANUAL IN YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL PACKET FOR COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY. 3-16 270 Outrage...
WINDLASS CONTROL SWITCH in case the power to the anchor windlass is lost. WINDLASS POWER SWITCH Windlass Fig. 3.17.1 WINDLASS SAFETY LANYARD RODE POWER CONNECTOR FOR REMOTE CONTROL WINDLASS REMOTE CONTROL 270 Outrage 3-17...
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• To lower the anchor, Anchor Windlass Remote (Option) press and hold on the Fig. 3.18.2 “DOWN” button on the remote. REFER TO THE MANUFACTURER’S MANUAL IN YOUR WINDLASS REMOTE CONTROL OWNER’S MANUAL PACKET FOR COMPLETE “DOWN” BUTTON INSTRUCTIONS. “UP” BUTTON 3-18 270 Outrage...
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Windlass Manual/Emergency Operation To replace the batteries: Fig. 3.19.1 • pull the protective cover up and off of the remote; • Replace the batteries EMERGENCY HANDLE with two (2) fresh GP LOOSEN WINDLASS 23A 12V batteries. RAISE/LOWER ANCHOR 270 Outrage 3-19...
RPM. visibility. NOTE: If using the windlass, refer to the windlass The engine on your 270 Outrage has been equipped operator’s manual for anchoring instructions with a propeller which our tests have shown to be best suited for general use under normal conditions and load.
PROP NUT proper angle until help arrives. LOCK RING DRIVE SLEEVE ADAPTER BLADE TIP Bow Tow Eye (Option) LEADING EDGE Fig. 3.22.2 TRAILING EDGE BLADE FACE BOW TOW EYE 3-22 270 Outrage...
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Keep someone at the helm of the towed vessel to steer. • Keep lines clear of propellers on both boats. • Keep hands and feet clear of the other boat. SPRINGS • NEVER hold a towline after it is pulled taut. 270 Outrage 3-23...
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Section 4 • Electrical System Electrical System CAUTION The 270 Outrage is equipped with an electrical system powered by two (2) marine, deep-cycle, lead-acid • Never use an open flame in the battery storage area. batteries. An optional, third “house battery” is available which can be utilized to extend the power capabilities of •...
• Use the “ALL” 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. STARBOARD BATTERY SELECTOR SWITCH PORT BATTERY SELECTOR SWITCH BREAKER PANEL CABINET 270 Outrage...
NOTICE DO NOT insert a cigarette lighter into the 12V receptacles. Damage to the unit and system may occur. The 270 Outrage is equipped with a 12 volt receptacle located on the console switch panel (See figure 2.13.1). When the engine is shut down or not providing a charge, the system will draw power from the starboard batteries.
MAIN REVERSE POWER POLARITY SHORE POWER MAIN MAIN DC BREAKER PANEL WINDLASS CONTROL BOX (OPTION) ELECTRONICS FUSE BLOCK BUS BAR SHORE POWER MAIN BREAKER (OPTION) HOUSE BATTERY SELECTOR SWITCH (OPTION) STARBOARD ENGINE BATTERY SWITCH PORT ENGINE BATTERY SWITCH 270 Outrage...
These schematics were generated by technicians in the Boston Whaler ® Engineering Department and Wiring Identification Chart are for reference and to be used by service technicians.
® bottom.Your Boston Whaler dealer should have boat in water and with a full load of fuel and gear, information on properly painting you boats hull or mark the waterline.
This protective finish is designed to be cleaned easily, Freezing water in the engine can cause extensive over and over without showing signs of wear. The damage to the internal moving parts. 270 Outrage...
Remove the negative (-) cable first, 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. 270 Outrage...
If you have stubborn treatments on your canvas. To keep the canvas and metal ® cleaning cases call your Boston Whaler dealer for parts in good working condition and keep a good proper cleaning procedures.
Section 5 • Care & Maintenance Fill out the log below after scheduled service or maintenance is performed. MAINTENANCE LOG ENGINE SERVICED DATE HOURS MAINTENANCE PERFORMED NOTES 270 Outrage...