Boston Whaler 170 Montauk, Owner'S Manual

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2-22 170 Montauk
Section 2 • General Information
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• If you are using a professional lifting service, it
is prudent to check all credentials and ask for
proof of insurance to protect your investment
• Use a wide, flat, belting sling for lifting ,to
minimize stress on the gunwales. Careful
location of the sling is required. DO NOT
PLACE SLINGS WHERE UNDER WATER
FITTINGS WILL BE IN CONTACT.
• If using a lifting hook, attach to bow eye and
the stern lifting eyes mounted on the transom.
Always use a spreader bar on the stern eyes
and use chafing protection on the top of the
transom.
• All drain plugs (i.e. transom, fishwell, deck,
etc.) should be pulled out and the boat
positioned with the bow slightly higher than
the stern so that any water which is allowed
to accumulate in the cockpit and/or bilge can
easily drain from the boat.
Trailering
The warranty may be void if a trailer with rollers
is used. Use a trailer with bunks only.
NOTICE
This vessel is equipped with a galvanized trailer
matched to the boat’s length and width. If a trailer is
not provided by Boston Whaler, then the following
design considerations must be followed to not void
your structural hull warranty:
• Trailers equipped with rollers can damage the
hull of this vessel and should never be used to
support the hull bottom.
• A single roller at WINCH STAND/ASSEMBLY
(see Figure 2.23.1) is permitted.
For long term lifting or storage, use flat, wide
belt-type slings and spreaders long enough to keep
pressure from gunwales. DO NOT place slings where
they may lift on underwater fittings.
Whether you are lifting your boat out of the water for
routine maintenance or long term storage, consider
the following:
• Hull bottom must be solely supported by a
fixed
BUNK STYLE ASSEMBLY
(see Figure
2.23.1) .
Securing Boat to Trailer
Never use only tie down straps to secure boat to
trailer. A safety chain must also be used to secure
bow eye to winch stand.
!
DANGER
Bow Eye Safety Chain/Cable
Attach the trailer’s safety chain/cable to the bow eye
to prevent the boat from sliding off the trailer should
the winch strap or cable break. Attach the safety chain
before attaching the winch strap.
Aft Tie-Down Straps
Tie-down straps are needed to secure the boat from
the stern. The tie-down straps must be secured to the
trailer frame and to the stern eyes or aft cleats. Padding
or similar chafe protection should be used wherever
the tie-down straps come in contact with the hull.
Securing Trailer to Tow Vehicle
Never use improperly matched hitch ball and coupler.
Do not secure chains to bumper of tow vehicle.
!
CAUTION
Vehicle Safety Chains/Cables
Safety chains/cables (see Figure 3.2.1) are connected
to the trailer and should be of sufficient length to
reach the frame of the tow vehicle and should be
long enough to allow the tow vehicle to turn without
binding or tensioning. Do not secure the safety chains
to the bumper of the towing vehicle.
Trailer Hitch
A properly matched trailer hitch ball and coupler is
important. Ensure the coupler and the hitch ball are
the same size and properly seated and locked.
REFER TO THE MANUFACTURER’S MANUAL IN
YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL PACKET FOR COMPLETE
INSTRUCTIONS, INFORMATION AND WARRANTY.