Boston Whaler 150 Super Sport, Owner'S Manual

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Welcome Letter ..........................................iii
History ......................................................iv
Preface .....................................................vii
Boston Whaler Limited Warranty ............... viii
Privacy Statement ......................................xi
Introduction ..............................................xii
Owner’s manual ....................................xii
Your responsibilites ................................xii
Source of Information ............................xii
Warranties ............................................xii
Contact Phone Numbers and
Internet Addresses..............................xii
Section 1 • Safety
Explanation of Safety Labels .................... 1-1
Warning Labels ....................................... 1-1
Safe Boating means ................................. 1-2
In Addition ....................................... 1-2
Safe Boating Checklist ............................. 1-2
Before departure ................................. 1-2
Trailering (if applicable) ........................ 1-2
After Return ........................................ 1-2
General Considerations ............................ 1-3
Maintain Control ...................................... 1-3
Boarding ................................................. 1-3
Impaired Operation ................................. 1-3
Legally Mandated Equipment
(Minimum Required) ............................ 1-5
Personal Flotation devices (PFD’s) ......... 1-5
Fire Extinquisher (Portable) .................. 1-5
Whistle, Horn ...................................... 1-5
Visual Distress Signal ........................... 1-5
Additional recommended Equipment for
Safe Operation .................................... 1-5
Carbon Monoxide (CO) ............................ 1-6
In The Event CO Alarm Activates .......... 1-6
Lifesaving Equipment............................... 1-7
PFD Requirement ................................ 1-7
PFD Classifi cation ................................ 1-7
Emergency Situations .............................. 1-9
Medical Emergency .............................. 1-9
Water Rescue ...................................... 1-9
Returning to the victim ...................... 1-9
Making contact ................................. 1-9
TABLE of CONTENTS
Getting back on board ....................... 1-9
Fire ....................................................... 1-9
To lessen the danger of fi re ................ 1-10
Flooding, Swamping and Capsizing ......... 1-10
Flooding ........................................... 1-10
Swamping ......................................... 1-10
Capsizing .......................................... 1-10
Collision ................................................ 1-11
Propulsion, Control or Steering Failure .... 1-11
Grounding ............................................ 1-11
Distress Signals ..................................... 1-11
Visual distress signals (VDS) ............... 1-11
Audible distress signals ...................... 1-12
Radio Communication ............................ 1-12
Weather ............................................... 1-12
Swimming, Diving & Water Skiing ........... 1-13
Swimming ......................................... 1-13
Diving ............................................... 1-13
Water Skiing ..................................... 1-14
Water Skiing Signals .......................... 1-14
Emergency Engine Stop Switch .............. 1-16
Float Plan ............................................. 1-16
Chart Your Course ................................. 1-16
Environmental Considerations ................ 1-17
Fuel & Oil Spillage ............................. 1-17
Excessive Noise ................................. 1-17
Wake/Wash ....................................... 1-17
Homeland Security Restrictions .............. 1-18
America’s Waterway Watch .................... 1-18
Warning Label Locations ........................ 1-18
Key To Symbols Used on Controls
& Prints ............................................ 1-20
Section 2 • General Information
Construction Standards ............................ 2-1
Our Hull .................................................. 2-1
Hull Identifi cation Number .................... 2-1
Servicing Your Boston Whaler ................... 2-1
Manufacturer’s Certifi cation ...................... 2-1
CE Certifi cation design Category ........... 2-3
Power Capacity .................................... 2-3
Specifi cations & Dimensions ..................... 2-4
Passenger Locations ................................ 2-5
Location Of Thru-Hull Fittings ................... 2-6
Features ................................................. 2-7