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Boston Whaler 285 Pilothouse Owner's Manual

Boston Whaler 285 Pilothouse Owner's Manual (156 pages)

Brand: Boston Whaler | Category: Boat | Size: 39 MB

Table of Contents

History
6
Table of Contents
7
Preface
11
Boston Whaler Limited Warranty
15
- Australia
  16
California Evaporative Emissions Control System Warranty Statement
18
Privacy Statement
19
Introduction
20
- Owner's Manual
  20
- Your Responsibilities
  20
- Source of Information
  20
- Warranties
  20
- Contact Phone Numbers and Internet Addresses
  20
Section 1 • Safety

21
- Explanation of Safety Labels
  21
- Warning Labels
  21
- Safe Boating Means
  22
  - In Addition
    22
- Safe Boating Checklist
  22
  - Before Departure
    22
  - Trailering (if Applicable)
    22
  - After Return
    22
- General Considerations
  23
- Maintain Control
  23
- Boarding
  23
- Impaired Operation
  23
- Legally Mandated Equipment (Minimum Required)
  25
  - Personal Flotation Devices (Pfd's)
    25
  - Fire Extinguisher (Portable)
    25
  - Whistle, Horn
    25
  - Visual Distress Signal
    25
- Additional Recommended Equipment for Safe Operation
  25
- Carbon Monoxide (CO)
  26
- Lifesaving Equipment
  28
  - PFD Requirement
    28
  - Pfd Classification
    28
- Emergency Situations
  29
  - Medical Emergency
    29
  - Water Rescue
    29
    
    Returning to the Victim
    29
    
    Making Contact
    29
    
    Getting Back on Board
    29
- Unassisted Reboarding
  29
- Fire
  29
  - To Lessen The Danger Of Fire
    30
- Flooding, Swamping and Capsizing
  30
  - Flooding
    30
  - Swamping
    30
  - Capsizing
    30
- Collision
  31
- Propulsion, Control or Steering Failure
  31
- Grounding
  31
- Distress Signals
  31
  - Visual Distress Signals (VDS)
    31
  - Audible Distress Signals (ADS)
    32
- Radio Communication
  32
- Weather
  32
- Swimming, Diving & Water Skiing
  33
  - Swimming
    33
  - Diving
    33
  - Water Skiing
    34
  - Water Skiing Signals
    34
- Engine Safety Cut-Out Switch
  36
- Float Plan
  36
- Chart Your Course
  36
- Environmental Considerations
  37
  - Fuel & Oil Spillage
    37
  - Excessive Noise
    37
  - Wake/Wash
    37
- Homeland Security Restrictions
  38
- America's Waterway Watch
  38
- Warning Label Locations
  38
- Key to Symbols Used on Controls & Prints
  43
Section 2 • General Information

45
- Construction Standard
  45
- Our Hull
  45
  - Hull Identification Number
    45
- Servicing Your Boston Whaler
  45
- Manufacturer's Certification
  45
  - Ce Certification Design Category
    47
  - Power Capacity
    47
- Specifications & Dimensions
  48
- Passenger Areas
  49
- Recommended Passenger Locations
  50
- Location of Thru-Hull Fittings
  51
- Features
  52
  - Deck Features
    52
  - Cabin Features
    53
  - MID Cabin Features
    54
  - Control Station Features
    55
  - Cockpit/Transom Features
    56
  - Hardtop Features
    57
  - Notable Options
    58
- Seating
  59
- Storage
  60
- Control Station Switch Panel
  61
- Smartcraft TM Vesselview
  62
  - System Calibration (First Time Use)
    62
  - MOBILE (Option)
    62
- Digital Throttle/Shift (DTS )
  62
- Power Trim Operation
  63
- Active Trim (Option)
  63
- Navigation Lighting
  64
  - Operating the Navigation Lighting
    64
- Trim Tabs
  65
  - Operation
    65
  - Maintenance
    65
- Joystick Piloting (Option)
  66
- Auto Glide Boat Control System (Option)
  67
- Canvas (Option)
  68
- Sun Shade (Option)
  68
- Electric Windshield Vent
  68
- Entertainment System
  69
  - Stereo with Remote
    69
  - TV/DVD System (Optional)
    69
  - Dockside Television Hookup
    69
- Electric Stove (Option)
  70
  - Cook Top Retaining Pins
    70
- Cockpit Table (Option)
  71
- V-Berth
  71
- Radial Outriggers (Option)
  71
  - Operation
    71
    
    Extending the Outriggers
    71
    
    Retrieving the Outriggers
    72
    
    Maintenance
    72
- Transom Door
  72
  - Operation
    72
- Underwater Lights (Option)
  73
- Aft Bulkhead (Pilot House) (Option)
  73
- Docking, Lifting and Trailering
  74
  - Docking
    74
  - Lifting
    74
- Trailer (Option)
  75
  - Trailer Safety
    75
  - Trailering the Engines
    76
- Propeller
  76
Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation

79
- Bilge Pumps
  79
  - Bilge Pump Maintenance
    79
  - Fuel & Oil Spillage
    80
  - Emergency High Water Bilge Pump
    80
- Power Steering
  81
  - Filling & Maintenance
    81
- Fuel System
  82
  - Fuel Tank
    83
  - Fuel Vent
    83
  - Fuel Distribution System
    83
  - Filling the Tank
    83
- Static Electricity and the Fuel System
  84
- Ethanol Blended Fuel
  85
- Maintaining a Full Tank
  85
- Phase Separation
  85
- Additives
  85
- Fuel Filters
  86
- Fuel/Water Separator
  86
- Maintenance
  86
- Storage
  86
- Starting the Engines
  86
- Prior to Starting
  86
- Start Engines
  87
- Warming up the Engines
  87
- Stopping the Engines
  87
- Fresh Water System
  88
  - Filling the Tank
    88
- Fresh Water Pump
  89
  - Vanity Sink/Shower
    89
  - Transom Shower
    89
  - Maintenance
    89
- Water Heater (Option)
  90
  - Tempering Valve
    90
  - Maintenance
    90
- Livewell
  91
  - Operation
    91
  - Maintenance
    91
- Raw Water Washdown
  91
  - Operation
    92
  - Maintenance
    92
- Fish Box with Pump out Discharge
  92
- Prep Station
  92
- Prep Station Refrigerator (Option)
  93
- Head System
  93
  - Environmental Consideration
    93
  - Macerator/Overboard Discharge
    94
    
    Macerator Operation
    94
    
    Maintenance
    95
    
    Dockside Discharge
    95
- Air Conditioning (Option)
  95
  - Operation
    96
  - Maintenance
    96
  - Starting the System
    96
- Generator (Option)
  97
  - Starting the Generator
    98
  - Stopping the Generator
    98
  - Maintenance
    99
  - Operation in European Union Member Countries
    99
- Fire Suppression System (Option)
  99
  - In the Event of Discharge
    99
  - Manual Override System
    100
    
    To Operate
    100
- Galley Systems
  100
  - Standard Galley
    100
  - Galley Refrigerator
    101
  - Cruising Package (Option)
    101
- Foldaway Aft Port And/Or Starboard Bench Seat (Option)
  101
- Foldaway Aft Bench Seat
  101
- Foldaway Aft Port And/Or Starboard
  101
  - Trolling Seat (Option)
    101
- Companion Lounge Seat
  102
- Retractable Swim Ladder
  102
- Entertainment System
  103
  - To Control Cockpit and Cabin Speakers
    103
- Television/DVD Player (Option)
  103
- Anchoring
  106
  - Considerations
    106
  - Lowering the Anchor
    107
  - Setting the Anchor
    107
  - Weighing the Anchor
    107
  - Anchor Lanyard
    107
- Anchor Windlass (Option)
  108
  - Operation
    108
  - Operating the Windlass from the Helm
    108
  - Lowering the Anchor
    108
  - Raising the Anchor
    108
- Operating the Windlass with Remote
  108
  - Remote Operation
    109
- Operating the Windlass Manually
  109
  - Manual Operation
    110
- Spotlight (Option)
  110
- Bow Thruster (Option)
  110
  - To Operate the Bow Thruster
    111
Section 4 • Electrical

113
- DC Electrical System
  113
  - Batteries
    113
  - Battery Trays
    113
  - Battery Selector Switches
    114
- NAUTIC-ON™ Remote Connectivity
  114
- Battery Switch Panel
  115
- Battery Charger
  116
  - Overload Protection
    116
  - Maintenance
    116
- AC Electrical System
  116
  - Shore Power
    116
- ELCI (Equipment Leakage Circuit Interrupter)
  117
- To Connect Shore Power
  117
- To Disconnect Shore Power
  118
- Galvanic Isolator
  118
- Component Breakers
  119
- Fuse Block
  119
- Ground Fault Interrupter Receptacle (GFI)
  119
  - International Option
    119
- 12 Volt Accessory Receptacle
  119
- Electric Downrigger Receptacles (Option)
  120
- Main Distribution Panels
  121
- Rigging
  123
- Electrical Schematics
  124
- Wiring Identification Chart
  124
Section 5 • Care & Maintenance

143
- Routine Care & Maintenance
  143
  - Hull
    143
- Waxing the Gel Coat Surfaces
  143
- Hull Maintenance
  144
- Hull Blistering
  144
  - Prevention
    144
- Bottom Painting
  144
  - Zinc Anodes
    145
  - Bottom Painting a Bare Hull
    145
  - Bottom Painting a Pre-Painted Hull
    145
- Rubrail Care
  146
- Cleaning Fiberglass & Non-Skid
  146
- Stainless Steel Care
  146
- Seats
  147
- Aluminum Care
  147
- Cushions
  147
  - To Clean Your Cushions
    147
- Cleaning Your Instrument Gauges
  148
- Canvas Care and Maintenance
  148
  - Maintaining a Good Appearance
    148
    
    Cleaning Stubborn Stains
    149
- Maintaining Zippers and Hardware
  149
- Maintaining Your Vinyl Windows
  149
- Cleaning Tempered Glass Windshield
  150
- Long Term Storage & Winterization
  150
  - Engine
    150
  - Fuel System
    151
  - Fresh Water System
    151
  - After Long Term Storage
    151
  - Head System
    152
  - Electrical System
    152
  - Battery
    152
    
    Mixing Fresh/New and Used/Dead Batteries
    152
    
    Mixing Battery Types
    152
    
    Mixing Battery Brands
    152
  - Deck
    153
  - Drainage
    153
- Avoid Loss
  153
  - Cover
    153
- Trailer Storage
  153
- Environment
  153
- Reinforcement Locations
  153
- Reinforcement Location Diagram
  154
- Maintenance Log
  155

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