Boston Whaler 235 Conquest, Manual

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History ...................................................... ii
Preface ...................................................... v
Introduction.............................................. vi
Owner’s manual .................................... vi
Your responsibilites................................ vi
Source of Information ............................ vi
Warranties ............................................ vi
Contact Phone Numbers and
Internet Addresses ............................. vi
Boston Whaler
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Limited Warranty .............. vii
Section 1 • Safety
Explanation of Safety Labels.................... 1-1
Warning Labels ...................................... 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
Carbon Monoxide detector ...................1-5
Lifesaving Equipment ..............................1-5
PFD Requirement ................................1-5
PFD Classification ................................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 fire ................. 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
Warning Label Locations ........................1-16
Key To Symbols Used on Controls
& Prints ............................................ 1-17
Section 2 • General Information
Construction Standard ............................. 2-1
Our Hull .................................................2-1
Hull Identification Number ...................2-1
Servicing Your Boston Whaler...................2-1
Manufacturer’s Certification ...................... 2-1
Certification design Category ................ 2-2
Power Capacity ................................... 2-3
Specifications & Dimensions ..................... 2-4
Passenger Locations ................................2-5
Location Of Thru-Hull Fittings ................. 2-6
Features, Exterior ................................... 2-7
Standard Features, Cabin ........................ 2-8
Standard Features, Console..................... 2-8
Standard Features, Transom ................... 2-8
Standard Features, Bilge ......................... 2-8
Notable Options, Deck & Cockpit ............. 2-9
Notable Options, Propulsion ................... 2-9
Notable Options, Cabin........................... 2-9