Boston Whaler 190 Outrage, User Manual

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Welcome Letter ..........................................iii
History ......................................................iv
Preface ..................................................... vii
Boston Whaler Limited Warranty ............... viii
Boston Whaler Limited Warranty
Australia ............................................... xii
Privacy Statement .................................... xvi
Introduction ............................................ xvii
Owner’s manual .................................. xvii
Your responsibilites .............................. xvii
Source of Information .......................... xvii
Warranties .......................................... xvii
Contact Phone Numbers and
Internet Addresses............................ xvii
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
TABLE of CONTENTS
Returning to the victim ...................... 1-9
Making contact ................................. 1-9
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 Standard ............................. 2-1
Our Hull .................................................. 2-1
Hull Identifi cation Number .................... 2-1
Servicing Your Boston Whaler ................... 2-1
Manufacturer’s Certifi cation ...................... 2-1
Certifi cation design Category ................ 2-3
Power Capacity .................................... 2-3
Specifi cations & Dimensions ..................... 2-4