Boston Whaler 420 OUTRAGE, Owner'S Manual

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TABLE of CONTENTS
Welcome Letter ..........................................iii
History ......................................................iv
Preface .....................................................vii
Limited Warranty (US and Canada) ............... x
Limited Warranty (Non-US or Canada) ........... xiii
California Evaporative Emissions Control ... xvii
Privacy Statement .................................. xviii
Introduction .............................................xix
Owner’s manual ...................................xix
Your responsibilities ..............................xix
Source of Information ...........................xix
Warranties ...........................................xix
Contact Phone Numbers and
Internet Addresses.............................xix
Chapter 1 • Safety
Safety Labels .......................................... 1-1
Safe Boating Means ................................. 1-2
Safe Boating Checklist ............................. 1-2
Impaired Operation ................................. 1-3
Operator’s Responsibility .......................... 1-4
Legally Mandated Equipment ................... 1-5
Carbon Monoxide (CO) ............................ 1-6
Lifesaving Equipment............................... 1-8
General Considerations ............................ 1-9
Emergency Situations ............................ 1-10
Flooding, Swamping and Capsizing ......... 1-11
Collision ................................................ 1-12
Grounding ............................................ 1-12
Distress Signals ..................................... 1-12
Radio Communication ............................ 1-13
Weather ............................................... 1-13
Swimming, Diving & Water Skiing ........... 1-14
Towed Inflatables .................................. 1-17
Emergency Engine Stop Switch .............. 1-17
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Safety and Security System .... 1-17
Joystick Piloting ..................................... 1-18
Float Plan ............................................. 1-18
Environmental Considerations ................ 1-19
Homeland Security Restrictions .............. 1-19
America’s Waterway Watch .................... 1-19
Warning Label Locations ........................ 1-19
Key to Control Symbols .......................... 1-27
Chapter 2 • General Information
Construction Standards ............................ 2-1
Hull Identification Number (HIN) .............. 2-1
Servicing Your Boston Whaler ................... 2-1
Manufacturer’s Certification ...................... 2-1
Specifications & Dimensions ..................... 2-4
Passenger Areas ...................................... 2-6
Thru-Hull Fittings .................................... 2-9
General Layout ...................................... 2-11
Seating ................................................. 2-18
Helm Switch Panels ............................... 2-19
Throttle and Shift Control ....................... 2-20
Navigation Lighting ................................ 2-22
Deluxe Leaning Post .............................. 2-25
Stowable Cockpit Tables (Option) ........... 2-26
Canvas (Option) .................................... 2-27
Underwater lights (Option) ..................... 2-29
Bow Thruster ........................................ 2-30
Joystick Piloting (Option) ....................... 2-30
Cockpit Area ......................................... 2-33
Entertainment System ........................... 2-37
Satellite Radio (Option) .......................... 2-38
Electric Sun Shade (Option) ................... 2-39
Windshield Wipers/Washer ..................... 2-40
Docking, Lifting and Trailering ................ 2-40
Out of Water Storage............................. 2-43
Chapter 3 • Systems Overview & Operation
Bilge Pumps ............................................ 3-1
Gray Water Sump .................................... 3-2
Maintenance ....................................... 3-2
Fuel System ............................................ 3-4
Ethanol-Blended Fuel ............................... 3-7
Power Steering ........................................ 3-8
Theft Deterrent System ......................... 3-10
Starting the Engines .............................. 3-10
Stopping The Engines ............................ 3-11
Freshwater System ................................ 3-12
Anchor Locker Washdown ...................... 3-14
Cockpit Washdown ................................ 3-15
Water Heater ........................................ 3-15
Engine Flush System (Option) ................ 3-17
Raw Water System ................................ 3-18
Livewells ............................................... 3-18
Head System ........................................ 3-20
Air Conditioning .................................... 3-23
Windshield Vents ................................... 3-24
Chiller/Freezer Plate System (Option)...... 3-25
Generator ............................................. 3-25
Diesel Generator (Option) .................. 3-28
Shore Power ......................................... 3-32