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Boston Whaler 240 Dauntless Owner's Manual

Boston Whaler 240 Dauntless Owner's Manual (104 pages)

Brand: Boston Whaler | Category: Boat | Size: 18 MB

Table of Contents

History
4
Table of Contents
5
Preface
8
Boston Whaler Limited Warranty
9
Boston Whaler Limited Warranty Australia
12
Privacy Statement
15
Introduction
16
- Owner's Manual
  16
- Your Responsibilities
  16
- Source of Information
  16
- Warranties
  16
- Contact Phone Numbers and Internet Addresses
  16
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
  37
Section 2 • General Information

39
- Construction Standards
  39
- Our Hull
  39
  - Hull Identiﬁ Cation Number
    39
- Servicing Your Boston Whaler
  39
- Manufacturer's Certiﬁ Cation
  39
  - Certiﬁ Cation Design Category
    41
  - Power Capacity
    41
- Speciﬁ Cations & Dimensions
  42
- Passenger Areas
  43
- Recommended Passenger Locations
  44
- Location of Thru-Hull Fittings
  45
- Features
  46
  - Deck Features
    46
  - Console Features
    47
  - Notable Options
    48
- Reversible Pilot Seat W/Livewell (Option)
  49
- Storage
  50
- Smartcraft TM Deluxe Gauges
  50
- Console Switch Panel
  51
- Fishing Package Features (Option)
  51
- Gear Shift & Throttle Control
  52
  - Power Trim Operation
    52
- Steering
  53
  - Hydraulic Tilt Steering
    53
- Power Steering (Option)
  54
- Navigation Lighting
  54
- Steering Pull
  54
- Hydraulic Power Steering (Option)
  54
- Navigation Lighting
  55
- 24V Trolling Motor Panel (Option)
  56
- Trim Tabs (Option)
  57
  - Operation
    57
  - Maintenance
    57
- Reversible Pilot Seat W/Cooler
  58
- Tow Arch (Option)
  58
- ALL ACTIVITY ® Tower (Option)
  58
- Ski Pylon (Option)
  59
- Stowable Bow Table (Option)
  60
- Adjustable Sun Lounge
  60
- Canvas (Option)
  61
- Bow Tow Eye (Option)
  62
- Propeller
  63
- Docking, Lifting and Trailering
  64
  - Docking
    64
  - Lifting
    64
- Trailer (Option)
  65
- Trailer Safety
  65
  - Securing the Boat to the Trailer
    65
  - Securing the Trailer to the Tow Vehicle
    65
- Trailering Th Engine
  66
- Trailer Description
  66
Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation

67
- Bilge Pump
  67
  - Operation
    67
  - Maintenance
    67
  - Fuel & Oil Spillage
    67
- Fuel System
  68
  - Fuel Tank
    68
  - Fuel Vent
    68
- Fuel Distribution System
  69
- Filling the Tank
  69
- Static Electricity and the Fuel System
  69
- Ethanol-Blended Fuels
  70
  - Filling the Tank
    70
  - Phase Separation
    70
  - Additives
    71
- Fuel Filters
  71
  - Fuel/Water Separator (Option)
    71
  - Maintenance
    71
  - Storage
    71
- Battery Switch
  72
  - Automatic Charging Relay (ACR)
    72
- Starting the Engine
  73
- Stopping the Engine
  73
- Livewell
  74
  - Operation
    74
- Reversible Pilot Seat W/Livewell (Option)
  75
  - Maintenance
    75
- Raw Water Washdown (Option)
  75
  - Operation
    76
  - Maintenance
    76
- Fresh Water System (Option)
  77
  - Fresh Water Pump
    78
  - Fresh Water Shower
    78
  - Maintenance
    78
- Head System
  78
  - Environmental Consideration
    78
- Entertainment System (Option)
  79
  - Or USB Device (Option)
    79
- Anchoring
  80
  - Considerations
    80
  - Lowering the Anchor
    81
  - Setting the Anchor
    81
  - Weighing the Anchor
    81
Section 4 • Electrical

83
- Electrical System
  83
- Batteries
  83
  - Battery Maintenance
    84
- Battery Switch
  84
- 12 Volt Accessory Receptacle
  84
- Trolling Motor Receptacle (Option)
  85
- Trolling Motor Installation
  85
- Trolling Motor Connection (12V)
  85
- Trolling Motor Connection (24V)
  85
- Component Breakers
  86
- Rigging
  86
- Electrical Schematics & Harnesses
  87
- Wiring Identiﬁ Cation Chart
  87
Section 5 • Care & Maintenance

93
- Routine Care & Maintenance
  93
  - Hull
    93
- Waxing the Gel Coat Surfaces
  93
- Hull Maintenance
  94
- Hull Blistering
  94
  - Prevention
    94
- Bottom Painting
  94
  - Bottom Painting a Bare Hull
    95
  - Bottom Painting a Pre-Painted Hull
    95
- Rubrail Care
  96
- Cleaning Fiberglass & Non-Skid
  96
- Stainless Steel Care
  96
- Aluminum Care
  97
- Cushions
  97
  - To Clean Your Cushions
    97
- Cleaning Your Instrument Gauges
  98
- Canvas Care and Maintenance
  98
  - Maintaining a Good Appearance
    98
  - On a Regular Basis
    98
  - Cleaning Stubborn Stains
    99
- Maintaining Zippers and Hardware
  99
- Cleaning Acrylic Windscreen
  99
- Long Term Storage
  100
  - Engine
    100
  - Fuel System
    100
  - Electrical System
    101
  - Battery
    101
  - Deck
    101
  - Drainage
    101
  - Avoid Loss
    101
  - Cover
    101
- Trailer Storage
  102
- Environment
  102
- Reinforcement Locations
  102
- Reinforcement Location Diagram
  103
- Maintenance Log
  104

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