Boston Whaler 330 Outrage 2023, Owner'S Manual

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Welcome Letter ..........................................iii
History ......................................................iv
Preface .................................................... viii
Limited Warranty (US and Canada) ...............ix
Limited Warranty (Non-US or Canada) ...........xiv
CARB Warranty Statement ...................... xviii
Privacy Statement ....................................xix
Introduction ..............................................xx
Owner’s manual ....................................xx
Your responsibilities ...............................xx
Source of Information ............................xx
Warranties ............................................xx
Contact Phone Numbers and
Internet Addresses ................................xx
Section 1 • Safety
Explanation of Safety Labels .................... 1-1
Warning Labels ....................................... 1-1
Safety Precautions ................................... 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
Operator’s Responsibility .......................... 1-4
Legally Mandated Equipment
(Minimum Required) ............................ 1-5
Personal Flotation devices (PFD’s) ......... 1-5
Fire Extinguisher (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
Lifesaving Equipment............................... 1-7
PFD Requirement .................................... 1-7
PFD Classification .................................... 1-7
Emergency Situations .............................. 1-9
Medical Emergency .............................. 1-9
Water Rescue ...................................... 1-9
Returning to the victim ...................... 1-9
Making contact ................................. 1-9
TABLE of CONTENTS
Getting back aboard .......................... 1-9
Unassisted Reboarding ...................... 1-9
Fire ....................................................... 1-9
To lessen the danger of fire ................ 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
Towed Inflatables .................................. 1-16
Ignition Shutdown Safety Switch ............ 1-16
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Safety and Security System ... 1-16
Float Plan ............................................. 1-17
Chart Your Course ................................. 1-17
Environmental Considerations ................ 1-17
Fuel & Oil Spillage ............................. 1-17
Excessive Noise ................................. 1-18
Wake/Wash ....................................... 1-18
Homeland Security Restrictions .............. 1-18
America’s Waterway Watch .................... 1-18
Warning Label Locations ........................ 1-18
Key To Symbols Used on Controls
& Prints ............................................ 1-23
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 ................ 2-3
Power Capacity .................................... 2-3
Specifications & Dimensions ..................... 2-4
Passenger Areas ...................................... 2-5
Recommended Passenger Locations ......... 2-6