Boston Whaler 230 dauntless, User Manual

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Welcome Letter ..........................................iii
History ......................................................iv
Preface .....................................................vii
Privacy Statement .................................... viii
Introduction ...............................................ix
Owner’s manual .....................................ix
Your responsibilites .................................ix
Source of Information .............................ix
Warranties .............................................ix
Contact Phone Numbers and
Internet Addresses...............................ix
Section 1 • Safety
Explanation of Safety Precautions ............. 1-1
Safe Boating means ................................. 1-2
To Obtain These Skills .......................... 1-2
In Addition .......................................... 1-2
Safe Boating Checklist ............................. 1-2
Before departure ................................. 1-2
Trailering (if applicable) ........................ 1-2
After Return ........................................ 1-2
Legally Mandated Equipment
(Minimum Required) ............................ 1-3
Personal Flotation devices .................... 1-3
Fire Extinquisher (Portable) .................. 1-3
Fire Extinquisher Location.................. 1-3
Whistle, Horn ...................................... 1-3
Visual Distress Signal ........................... 1-3
Additional recommended Equipment for
Safe Operation .................................... 1-3
Impaired Operation ................................. 1-3
Carbon Monoxide (CO) ............................ 1-4
Lifesaving Equipment............................... 1-5
PFD Requirement ................................ 1-5
PFD Classifi cations ............................... 1-5
Boarding (Wear a PFD) ........................ 1-6
Maintain Control ...................................... 1-6
General Considerations ........................ 1-7
Emergency Situations .............................. 1-8
Medical Emergency .............................. 1-8
Water Rescue ...................................... 1-8
Returning to the victim ...................... 1-8
Making contact ................................. 1-8
Getting back on board ....................... 1-8
TABLE of CONTENTS
Fire ....................................................... 1-8
To lessen the danger of fi re .................. 1-9
Flooding, Swamping and Capsizing ........... 1-9
Flooding ............................................. 1-9
Swamping ........................................... 1-9
Capsizing ............................................ 1-9
Collision ................................................ 1-10
Propulsion, Control or Steering Failure .... 1-10
Grounding ............................................ 1-10
Distress Signals ..................................... 1-10
Visual distress signals (VDS) ............... 1-10
Audible distress signals ...................... 1-11
Radio Communication ............................ 1-11
Weather ............................................... 1-11
Swimming, Diving & Water Skiing ........... 1-12
Swimming ......................................... 1-12
Diving ............................................... 1-12
Water Skiing ..................................... 1-13
Water Skiing Signals .......................... 1-13
Emergency Engine Stop Switch .............. 1-14
Float Plan ............................................. 1-15
Chart Your Course ................................. 1-15
Environmental Considerations ................ 1-15
Fuel & Oil Spillage ................................. 1-15
Excessive Noise ..................................... 1-16
Wake/Wash .......................................... 1-16
Homeland security restrictions ................ 1-16
America’s Waterway watch ..................... 1-16
Warning Label Locations ........................ 1-16
Key To Symbols Used on Controls
& Prints ............................................ 1-19
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
Certifi cation design Category ................ 2-2
Power Capacity .................................... 2-3
Specifi cations & Dimensions ..................... 2-4
Passenger Locations ................................ 2-5
Location Of Thru-Hull Fittings ................... 2-6
Features ................................................. 2-7
Deck Features ..................................... 2-7
Console Features ................................. 2-8