Boston Whaler 420 OUTRAGE, Owner'S Manual

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Chapter 2 • General Information
420 Outrage
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Power Capacity
Always adjust the speed and direction of the
craft to the varying sea conditions.
NOTICE
Do not exceed the maximum engine power rating
for your boat.
Use caution while accelerating. Ensure passengers
are safely seated in designated areas of the boat
and all gear is stowed securely.
!
WARNING
The certification plate, as well as “Specifications &
Dimensions” on the following page has the maximum
rated power listed for your boat. Do not exceed this
rating. The various engine types offered today are
more powerful and require constant maintenance
to stay at optimal performance. It is required of the
owner/operator to read all information regarding
safety features, warning notices and maintenance
schedules for continued safe operation of the engine.
The engine on the 420 Outrage has been tested and
proven to be best suited for general use under normal
conditions and load.
If you are re-powering your Boston Whaler, you
should pay particular attention to the maximum/
minimum horsepower and maximum safe engine
weight load for which your boat is rated.
The 420 Outrage is designed for a maximum
outboard engine weight of 4050 LBS (1837 kg).
NOTICE
NOTICE
The 420 OUTRAGE is category B
Certification Design Category
A: A recreational craft given design category A
is considered to be designed for winds that may
exceed wind force 8 (Beaufort scale) and significant
wave heights of 4 meters and above but excluding
abnormal conditions, such as storm, violent storm,
hurricane, tornado and extreme sea conditions or
rogue waves.
B: A recreational craft given design category B
is considered to be designed for a wind force up to,
and including, 8 and significant wave heights up to,
and including 4 m.
C: A watercraft given design category C is
considered to be designed a wind force up to,
and including 6 and significant wave heights
up to, and including, 2 m.
D: A watercraft given design category D is
considered to be designed for a wind force up to, and
including 4 and significant wave heights up to, and
including, 0,3 m, with occasional waves of 0,5 m
maximum height.
The significant wave height is considered to be the
primary factor for determining design category. Other
parameters (e.g. meteorological) are descriptions of
when these wave heights may be expected to occur.