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Boston Whaler 255 Conquest User Manual (106 pages)

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Brand: Boston Whaler | Category: Boat | Size: 12 MB

History
4
Table of Contents
5
Preface
8
Boston Whaler Limited Warranty
9
Boston Whaler Limited Warranty
12
Privacy Statement
16
Introduction
17
- Owner's Manual
  17
- Your Responsibilites
  17
- Source of Information
  17
- Warranties
  17
- Contact Phone Numbers and Internet Addresses
  17
Section 1 • Safety
19
Explanation of Safety Labels
19
Warning Labels
19
Safe Boating Means
20
- In Addition
  20
Safe Boating Checklist
20
- Before Departure
  20
- Trailering (if Applicable)
  20
- After Return
  20
General Considerations
21
Maintain Control
21
Boarding
21
Impaired Operation
21
Legally Mandated Equipment (Minimum Required)
23
- Personal Flotation Devices (Pfd's)
  23
- Fire Extinquisher (Portable)
  23
- Whistle, Horn
  23
- Visual Distress Signal
  23
Additional Recommended Equipment for Safe Operation
23
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
24
- Carbon Monoxide Detector
  24
- In the Event CO Alarm Activates
  25
Lifesaving Equipment
26
- PFD Requirement
  26
- PFD Classiﬁ Cation
  26
Emergency Situations
27
- Medical Emergency
  27
- Water Rescue
  27
  - Returning to the Victim
    27
  - Making Contact
    27
  - Getting Back on Board
    27
Fire
27
- To Lessen the Danger of Fi Re
  28
Flooding, Swamping and Capsizing
28
- Flooding
  28
- Swamping
  28
- Capsizing
  28
Collision
29
Propulsion, Control or Steering Failure
29
Grounding
29
Distress Signals
29
- Visual Distress Signals (VDS)
  29
- Audible Distress Signals (ADS)
  30
Radio Communication
30
Weather
30
Swimming, Diving & Water Skiing
31
- Swimming
  31
- Diving
  31
- Water Skiing
  32
- Water Skiing Signals
  32
Ignition Shutdown Safety Switch
34
Float Plan
34
Chart Your Course
34
Environmental Considerations
35
- Fuel & Oil Spillage
  35
- Excessive Noise
  35
- Wake/Wash
  35
Homeland Security Restrictions
36
America's Waterway Watch
36
Warning Label Locations
36
Key to Symbols Used on Controls & Prints
40
Section 2 • General Information
41
Construction Standards
41
Our Hull
41
- Hull Identiﬁ Cation Number
  41
Servicing Your Boston Whaler
41
Manufacturer's Certiﬁ Cation
41
- CE Certiﬁ Cation Design Category
  43
- Power Capacity
  43
Speciﬁ Cations & Dimensions
44
Location of Thru-Hull Fittings
45
Passenger Areas
46
Recommended Passenger Locations
47
General Layout
48
- Control Station
  49
- Cabin
  49
Canvas (Option)
51
Hardtop (Option)
51
Storage
52
Seating
53
Control Station Switch Panel
54
Smartcraft TM Vesselview
55
- System Calibration (for First Time Use)
  55
Gear Shift & Throttle Control
55
Power Trim Operation
56
Navigation Lighting
57
- Operating the Navigation Lighting
  57
Ignition Shutdown Switch
57
Docking, Lifting and Trailering
58
- Docking
  58
- Lifting
  58
Trailering
59
- Trailer Safety
  59
Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation
61
Bilge Pumps
61
- Maintenance
  61
- Fuel & Oil Spillage
  61
Fuel System
62
- Fuel Tank
  62
- Fuel Fill
  62
- Maintenance
  63
- Static Electricity and the Fuel System
  63
- Ethanol-Blended Fuel
  64
Start Engine(S)
66
- Prior to Starting
  66
- Starting the Engine(S)
  66
- Warming up the Engine(S)
  66
- Stopping the Engine(S)
  67
Power Assisted Steering
67
Fresh Water System
68
- Filling the Tank
  68
Freshwater Pump
69
- Transom Shower
  69
- Cabin Faucet
  69
- Maintenance
  69
- Winterizing the System
  69
Raw Water System
70
- Operation
  70
- Livewell
  71
- Livewell Operation
  71
- Raw Water Washdown
  71
- Maintenance
  71
Head System
72
- Environmental Considerations
  72
- Head System (Option)
  73
- Macerator/Overboard Discharge (Option)
  73
- Macerator Operation
  74
- Maintenance
  74
Vacu_Flush ® System (Option)
74
- Macerator/Overboard Discharge (Option)
  75
Macerator Operation
75
Maintenance
76
Shore Power
76
- Shore Power Hookup
  77
Galvanic Isolator
77
- Maintenance
  77
ELCI (Equipment Leakage Circuit Interruptor)
77
Trim Tabs
79
Operation
79
- Maintenance
  79
Propeller
80
Operating Your MP3 Player (Option)
81
Operating Your Stereo Using a USB Device (Option)
81
Anchor Windlass (Option)
82
- Operating from the Helm
  82
Anchoring
83
- Considerations
  83
- Lowering the Anchor
  84
- Setting the Anchor
  84
- Weighing the Anchor
  84
Section 4 • Electrical
85
Electrical System
85
Batteries
85
- Battery Boxes
  85
- Maintenance
  85
- Battery Selector Switch(Es)
  86
- Dual Engine Battery Selector
  86
- Switch (Option)
  86
Volt Accessory Receptacle
87
Fuse Blocks
88
Component Breakers
88
Rigging
88
Electrical Schematics & Harnesses
89
- Wiring Identiﬁ Cation Chart
  89
Section 5 • Care & Maintenance
95
Routine Care & Maintenance
95
- Hull
  95
Waxing the Gel Coat Surfaces
95
Hull Maintenance
96
Hull Blistering
96
- Prevention
  96
Bottom Painting
96
- Bottom Painting a Bare Hull
  97
- Bottom Painting a Pre-Painted Hull
  97
Rubrail Care
98
Cleaning Fiberglass & Non-Skid
98
Stainless Steel Care
98
Aluminum Care
99
Cushions
99
- To Clean Your Cushions
  99
Cleaning Your Instrument Gauges
100
Canvas Care and Maintenance
100
- Maintaining a Good Appearance
  100
- On a Regular Basis
  100
- Cleaning Stubborn Stains
  101
Maintaining Zippers and Hardware
101
Cleaning Tempered Glass Windshield
101
Long Term Storage
101
- Engine
  101
- Fuel System
  102
- Electrical System
  102
- Battery
  102
- Deck
  103
- Drainage
  103
- Avoid Loss
  103
- Cover
  103
Trailer Storage
103
Environment
103
Reinforcement Location Diagram
104
Reinforcement Locations
104
Maintenance Log
105

Boston Whaler 255 Conquest Owner's Manual (52 pages)

Brand: Boston Whaler | Category: Boat | Size: 6 MB

Table of Contents
3
Section 1-255 Conquest

4
- Boston Whaler Limited Warranty
  4
- Construction Standards
  6
- Our Hull
  6
- Servicing Your Boston Whaler
  6
- Hull Identification Number
  6
- Specifications & Dimensions
  7
- Standard Features
  8
- Notable Options
  10
- Deck Occupancy 1
  16
Section 3-Fuel System

20
- Fuel System 1
  20
  - Fuel Fill 1
    20
- Empty Tank 1
  21
- Hoses & Fittings 1
  21
- Primer Bulb 1
  21
- Remote Oil System 1
  21
- Tank Cleaning 1
  21
- Ethanol-Blended Fuel 2
  22
- Static Electricity and the Fuel System 2
  22
1 Fuel Vent 1

20
Section 4-Electrical System

24
- Electrical System 2
  24
  - Battery Box Location 2
    24
  - Battery Maintenance 2
    24
  - Dual Battery Switches 2
    25
  - Volt Accessory Receptacle 2
    26
- Console Wiring Diagram 2
  27
- Hull Wiring Diagram 2
  28
- Battery Switch Diagram 2
  28
- Multi-System Tachometer/Speedometer 2
  30
  - System View Monitor 2
    31
- Navigation Lighting 3
  32
3 Ignition Shutdown Switch 3

32
Section 5-Freshwater System

33
- Water System 3
  33
- Freshwater Pump 3
  33
- Freshwater Shower 3
  33
- Cabin Sink 3
  33
- Freshwater System Diagram 3
  33
- Maintenance 3
  34
- Disinfecting the System 3
  34
- Winterizing the System 3
  34
Section 6-Raw Waste System

34
- Raw Water, (Optional) 3
  34
Section 7-Livewell System

35
- Livewell, (Standard/Optional) 3
  35
Section 8-Waste System

36
- Head System 3
  36
  - Shore Side Discharge 3
    36
  - Macerator/Overboard Discharge
    36
  - Maintenance 3
    37
  - Environmental Considerations 3
    37
- Head System W/ Macerator & Overboard Discharge 3
  37
- Vacu-Flush Waste System 3
  37
Section 9-Propulsion System

38
Section 10-Getting to Know Your Boston Whaler

42
- Trim Tabs 4
  42
- Mooring Points 4
  43
- Lifting 4
  43
- Hull Maintenance 4
  44
- Hull Maintenance (Blisters) 4
  44
- Bottom Painting 4
  44
- Painted Hull Care
  45
- Vinyl Cushion Care 4
  45
- Long Term Storage 4
  45
  - Engine 4
    46
  - Fuel System 4
    46
  - Trailer Storage 4
    46
  - Electrical System 4
    46
  - Drainage 4
    46
  - Canvas Care & Maintenance 4
    46
  - Trailer 4
    47
  - Trailer Safety 4
    47
  - Bunk Trailer Terminology 4
    47
Section 11-Anchoring Information

48
- Lowering the Anchor 4
  48
- Setting the Anchor 4
  48
- Weighing the Anchor 4
  48
Section 12-Maintenance Log & Notes

49
- Notes 4
  49

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