Boston Whaler CONQUEST 345, Owner'S Manual

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Section 5 • Care & Maintenance
345 Conquest
Repeatedly immersing the trailer in water during boat
launching can cause a variety of problems. Water
seeping into the wheel hubs will cause the grease to
emulsify and can prematurely corrode the bearings.
Check with the trailer manufacturer for scheduled
maintenance of your trailer.
Environment
Antifreeze and other winterizing fluids can be toxic
to aquatic life and cause harmful effects to plant life.
Improper disposal of, or spillage of antifreeze and/
or any winterization fluids can cause environmental
problems when allowed to empty into waterways or
on the ground. Furthermore, it is illegal, punishable
at minimum by fines.
Used antifreeze or any winterization fluids, should
not be disposed of into sanitary sewers or publicly
owned treatment plants.
Reinforcement Locations
Your boat has been manufactured with reinforcement
in various locations throughout the deck.
In the event you wish to add equipment to your
boat which requires you to penetrate the deck
with fasteners, the diagrams on the following
pages illustrate the size, location and type of the
reinforcement available. The chart below provides
a description of the material and recommended
fasteners to secure your equipment.
DO NOT attempt to secure equipment in any
location other than those that are illustrated.
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CAUTION
* In all cases it is recommended to drill and countersink a pilot hole to prevent damage to the gelcoat surface.
**Also known as Whaleboard
Reinforcement Construction Equipment weight Fastener Type *
Plywood Standard boat building material Light Self-tapping screws
Trevira Thick spunbound polyester fabric Light Sheet Metal screws
Sparalloy High density plastic Medium Self-tapping screws
Phenolic ** Fiberglass reinforced composite board Heavy Drill & Tap
To help keep your boat dry and mildew free, consider
placing commercial odor and moisture absorbing
products in the boat under the cover.
Persons who have any questions regarding recycling
antifreeze or other toxic fluids should write or call
their state’s EPA office.