Boston Whaler 420 OUTRAGE, Owner'S Manual

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420 Outrage
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Chapter 1 • Safety
Hitting an object in or under the water or
boating in dangerous currents can cause serious
injury or death to occupants in the boat.
You must know where the hazards are and
avoid them. In uncharted waters, boat very
slowly and post a lookout.
If an object is struck or if you run aground:
• Shut the engine OFF
• Check the hull for damage
• Check propeller for damage
• If aground, consider the bottom
grade before moving off, (damage
to the hull and propellers could be
worsened).
• Determine the tides and whether it
will help or hinder you from the
grounding.
• Do not have anyone other than a
trained and competent service tow
your boat.
!
WARNING
To avoid boating in unsafe areas where there are
underwater obstructions, shallow water, unnavigable
conditions such as dangerous currents, and others,
you must chart a course. This means having and
using National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) charts for coastal waters,
observing and understanding all navigational aids,
using the knowledge and guidance of experienced
boaters, and being aware of the tides and times
where appropriate. If you are boating in an area you
are unfamiliar with, proceed with caution and post
a lookout to watch for hazards.
Chart Your Course
Float Plan
Float plans are important to you should you encounter
problems on the water. A float plan should describe
where you will be boating, departure time and return,
number and names of passengers and destination.
Joystick Piloting adds special lighting to the transom
of the boat. When Joystick Piloting is engaged the
lights will flash when the propellers are spinning.
A special feature of Joystick Piloting is Skyhook
®
.
Skyhook is a digital anchor. Skyhook pinpoints the
boat’s position using a GPS satellite antenna and the
engines and drives moving independently to maintain
the boat’s position and heading.
The lights on the transom will flash continuously
while Skyhook is engaged.
Joystick Piloting (Option)
!
WARNING
When joystick piloting is activated the propellers
spin. This can injure swimmers.
• Check that no one is in the water.
• Inform passengers not to enter the water
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Joystick Piloting Transom Warning Lights
Fig. 1.18.1
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JOYSTICK WARNING LIGHTS
TRANSOM
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• Distress message capabilities to alert
emergency contact(s) including location,
heading, date and time of incident.
• Theft deterrent against boat-and-engine
theft.
REFER TO OWNER’S PACKET FOR COMPLETE
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION.
The float plan should be given to a friend or relative,
so they can give the information to a national boating
agency like the U.S. Coast Guard, in the event you
do not return at the time specified on the float plan.
If there are any changes to the float plan they should
be conveyed to the person holding the float plan.
Once you return you should contact the person
holding the float plan to let them know you are back.