Boston Whaler 190 Outrage, Service Manual

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190 Outrage
Section 2 • General Information
R
Power Capacity
The certifi cation plate has listed the maximum rated
power for your boat.
DO NOT EXCEED THIS
RATING . The various engine types offered today
are more powerful and require constant maintenance
to stay at optimal performance. It is required of the
owner/operator to read all information regarding
safety features, warning notices and maintenance
schedules for continued safe operation of the
engine.
The engine on the 190 Outrage has been tested and
proven to be best suited for general use under normal
conditions and load.
If you are re-powering your Boston Whaler
®
boat, you
should pay particular attention to the capacity plate
in regard to the maximum/minimum horsepower and
maximum safe weight load your boat is rated for.
The 190 Outrage is designed for a maximum
Always adjust the speed and direction of the
craft to the varying sea conditions.
NOTICE
• DO NOT Exceed the maximum engine power
rating stated on the certifi cation plate.
• Use caution while accelerating. Make sure
passengers are safely seated in designated
areas of the boat and all gear is stowed
securely.
!
WARNING
Certifi cation Design Category
A (Ocean): Designed for extended voyages
where conditions may exceed wind force 8 on the
Beaufort scale (47 mph and above) and signifi cant
wave heights of 4 meters (13.12 feet) and above, and
vessels largely self-suffi cient.
B (Offshore): Designed for offshore voyages
where conditions up to, and including, wind force 8
(39-46 mph) and signifi cant wave heights up to, and
i n c l u d i n g 4 m e t e r s ( 1 3 . 1 2 f e e t ) m a y b e
experienced.
C (Inshore): Designed for voyages in coastal
waters, large bays, estuaries, lakes and rivers
where conditions up to, and including, wind force 6
(25-31 mph) and signifi cant wave heights up to, and
i n c l u d i n g , 2 m e t e r s ( 6 . 5 6 f e e t ) m a y b e
experienced.
D (Sheltered waters): Designed for voyages on
small lakes, rivers and canals where conditions up
to, and including, wind force 4 (13-18 mph) and
signifi cant wave heights up to, and including, 0.5
meters (1.64 feet) may be experienced.
The signifi cant wave height is considered to be the
primary factor for determining design category. Other
parameters (e.g. meteorological) are descriptions of
when these wave heights may be expected to occur.
Refer to page 1-12 for weather conditions.
outboard engine weight of 530 LBS (240 kg).
When re-powering your boat it is imperative that you
pay attention to the maximum engine weight that
your vessel is designed to accommodate.
NOTICE
Your 190 Outrage is design category C