Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless, Owner'S Manual

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Chapter 3 • Systems Overview and Operation
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280 Dauntless
• Only secure tow lines to strong points designed
for towing (bow/stern eyes, reinforced cleats).
• Designate experienced crew to monitor,
identify, and manage risks.
• While underway, be prepared to adjust tow line
length and speed to meet current conditions.
Docking
This vessel has seven cleats to use for tying up to a
dock, two located at the bow, two located midship,
and two located at the stern (see Figure 3.39.1).
There is a seventh cleat located inside the anchor
locker. While loading/unloading or mooring, learn
the proper way to secure the boat and best use the
boat’s mooring points.
Lifting
Bow Eye
Figure 3.39.2
1
2
1 Bow eye
2 Bow tow eye (option)
Cleat Locations
Figure 3.39.1
!
DANGER
Use only the lifting points specified. Using the
cleats for lifting is dangerous and could cause
serious injury or death.
!
CAUTION
Long-term lifting with the bow and stern eyes can
stress fiberglass/ gel coat and is not recommended.
The bow eye is used to haul out this vessel out of the
water onto a trailer and hold it in place. The stern
eyes are used as tie down points while trailering.
The bow and stern eyes may only be used for short-
term lifting of the boat such as servicing (see Figure
3.40.1). For long-term lifting or storage, use flat,
wide belt-type slings and spreaders long enough to
keep pressure from gunwales. Do not allow slings to
contact underwater fittings.
Bow Eye
The bow eye, located on the front hull of the boat,
is reinforced with a steel-backing plate (see Figure
3.39.2). Whether lifting this vessel out of the water for
routine maintenance or long-term storage, consider
the following (see Figure 3.40.1):
• If using a professional lifting service, check
all credentials and ask for proof of insurance.
• Use a wide, flat, belt-type sling for lifting
to minimize stress on the gunwales. Careful
location of slings is required.
• If using a lifting hook, attach to bow and stern
lifting eyes.
• Use a spreader bar on the stern eyes and use
chafing protection on the top of the transom.
• All drain plugs should be removed and the
boat positioned with the bow slightly higher
than the stern so water accumulated in the
cockpit and/or bilge can easily drain.