Boston Whaler 420 OUTRAGE, Owner'S Manual

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Chapter 1 • Safety
Boat position-secure on trailer
Tiedowns-tight
Winch-locked
Trailer hitch-connected
Engine clearance-in trailering position
Safety chains-attached
Electrical-Lights, brake lights, turn signals
working
Mirrors-adjusted for trailering
Safe Boating means:
• Knowing the limitations of your boat
• Following the “RULES of the ROAD”
• Keeping a sharp lookout for people and
objects in the water.
• Not boating in water or weather conditions that
are beyond the boat’s and operator’s
capability.
• Never operate the boat while under the
influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Being aware of your passengers safety at all
times.
• Reducing speed when there is limited
visibility, rough water, people in the water
nearby, boats or structures.
Boating in beautiful weather and calm water
conditions can be a wonderful experience. Boating
however requires considerably greater skills than
operating a land vehicle.
To obtain these skills:
• Take a Coast Guard, U.S. Power Squadron
or equivalent boating safety course. (Call
the Boat/U.S. Foundation at 1-800 336-2628
for information on available courses, or go to:
boatus.com/foundation
• Get hands-on training on how to operate your
boat properly.
In Addition:
• Maintain your boat and its safety and other
systems as recommended in this manual.
• Have the boat inspected by a qualified
mechanic or dealer, at least annually.
• Ensure that the Coast Guard required safety
equipment is on board and functioning.
Update checklists when equipment is added or
modified.
Weather-forecast safe
Required documents-on board
Navigation charts & equipment-on board
Safety equipment-on board
Safety training-passengers & crew instructed
on procedures, location, and use of safety
equipment.
Drain plugs-installed
Bilge pumps-working & clean
Blower-working
Navigation lights-working
Horn-working
Fuel system-no leaks or fumes
Fuel filter-tight & clean
Power steering fluid-filled(if applicable)
Steering system-working smoothly & properly
Battery-electrolyte level within range
Float plan-filed with friend or relative
Safe Boating Checklist
Before Departure
Trailering (if applicable)
After Return
PFD’s & other safety gear-dry, stowed for
next use
Fuel tanks-filled (allow for expansion) to
prevent condensation
Fuel system-no leaks
Bilge pump-operating properly
Bilge-clean, no leaks
Float plan-notify person with whom you
filed plan