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Boston Whaler 170 Dauntless Manual (96 pages)

Brand: Boston Whaler | Category: Boat | Size: 13 MB

History
4
Table of Contents
5
Preface
7
Boston Whaler Limited Warranty
8
Boston Whaler Limited Warranty Australia
11
Privacy Statement
14
Introduction
15
Owner's Manual
15
Your Responsibilites
15
Source of Information
15
Warranties
15
Contact Phone Numbers and Internet Addresses
15
Section 1 • Safety
17
Explanation of Safety Labels
17
Warning Labels
17
Safe Boating Means
18
In Addition
18
Safe Boating Checklist
18
Before Departure
18
Trailering (if Applicable)
18
After Return
18
General Considerations
19
Maintain Control
19
Boarding
19
Impaired Operation
19
Legally Mandated Equipment (Minimum Required)
21
Personal Flotation Devices (Pfd's)
21
Fire Extinquisher (Portable)
21
Whistle, Horn
21
Visual Distress Signal
21
Additional Recommended Equipment for Safe Operation
21
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
22
In the Event CO Alarm Activates
22
Lifesaving Equipment
23
PFD Requirement
23
PFD Classifi Cation
23
Emergency Situations
25
Medical Emergency
25
Water Rescue
25
Returning to the Victim
25
Making Contact
25
Getting Back on Board
25
Fire
25
To Lessen the Danger of Fi Re
26
Flooding, Swamping and Capsizing
26
Flooding
26
Swamping
26
Capsizing
26
Collision
27
Propulsion, Control or Steering Failure
27
Grounding
27
Distress Signals
27
Visual Distress Signals (VDS)
27
Audible Distress Signals
28
Radio Communication
28
Weather
28
Swimming, Diving & Water Skiing
29
Swimming
29
Diving
29
Water Skiing
30
Water Skiing Signals
30
Float Plan
32
Chart Your Course
32
Environmental Considerations
33
Fuel & Oil Spillage
33
Excessive Noise
33
Wake/Wash
33
Homeland Security Restrictions
34
America's Waterway Watch
34
Warning Label Locations
34
Key to Symbols Used on Controls & Prints
36
Section 2 • General Information
37
Construction Standards
37
Our Hull
37
Hull Identifi Cation Number
37
Servicing Your Boston Whaler
37
Manufacturer's Certifi Cation
37
CE Certifi Cation Design Category
39
Power Capacity
39
Specifi Cations & Dimensions
40
Passenger Areas
41
Recommended Passenger Locations
42
Location of Thru-Hull Fittings
43
Optional Features
46
Canvas (Option)
48
Seating
49
Control Station Switch Panel
49
Gear Shift & Throttle Control
50
Power Trim & Tilt
50
Navigation Lighting
51
Operating the Navigation Lighting
51
Steering
52
Steering Pull
52
Baystar TM Hydraulic Steering (Option)
52
Trolling Motor Panel (Option)
53
Propeller
55
Docking, Lifting and Trailering
56
Docking
56
Lifting
56
Trailering
57
Trailer Safety
57
Securing the Boat to the Trailer
57
Securing the Trailer to the Tow Vehicle
57
Trailer Description
59
Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation
61
Bilge Pump
61
Maintenance
61
Fuel & Oil Spillage
61
Fuel System
62
Static Electricity and the Fuel System
63
Ethanol-Blended Fuels
64
Battery Switch
66
Starting the Engine
66
Stopping the Engine
67
Hydraulic Steering (Option)
67
Raw Water Washdown (Option)
68
Reversible Pilot Seat Livewell (Option)
69
Revesible Pilot Seat W/Cooler (Option)
70
24V Trolling Motor Panel (Option)
70
Stowable Cockpit Table (Option)
71
Ski Pylon (Option)
71
Adjustable Sun Lounge (Option)
72
Device (Option)
73
Anchoring
74
Considerations
74
Lowering the Anchor
75
Setting the Anchor
75
Weighing the Anchor
75
Anchor Light
75
To Install the Anchor Light
75
Section 4 • Electrical
77
Electrical System
77
DC Electrical System
77
Battery
77
Battery Box
77
Main DC Breaker
78
Component Breakers
78
Accessory Receptacle (Option)
79
Battery Switch (CE Option)
79
Trolling Motor Wiring
80
Wiring Identifi Cation Chart
81
Electrical Schematics & Harnesses
82
Section 5 • Care & Maintenance
85
Routine Care & Maintenance
85
Hull
85
Waxing the Gel Coat Surfaces
85
Hull Maintenance
86
Hull Blistering
86
Prevention
86
Bottom Painting
86
Bottom Painting a Bare Hull
87
Bottom Painting a Pre-Painted Hull
87
Rubrail Care
88
Cleaning Fiberglass & Non-Skid
88
Stainless Steel Care
88
Aluminum Care
89
Cushions
89
To Clean Your Cushions
89
Cleaning Your Instrument Gauges
90
Canvas Care and Maintenance
90
Maintaining a Good Appearance
90
On a Regular Basis
90
Cleaning Stubborn Stains
91
Maintaining Zippers and Hardware
91
Cleaning Acrylic Windscreen
91
Long Term Storage
92
Engine
92
Fuel System
92
Electrical System
93
Battery
93
Deck
93
Drainage
93
Avoid Loss
93
Cover
93
Trailer Storage
93
Environment
94
Reinforcement Location Diagram
94
Reinforcement Locations
95
Maintenance Log
95

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