200 Dauntless - Boston Whaler

TABLE of CONTENTSWelcome Letter ..........................................iiiHistory ......................................................ivPreface .....................................................viiBoston Whaler Limited Warranty ............... viiiBoston Whaler Limited WarrantyAustralia ...............................................xiiPrivacy Statement .................................... xviIntroduction ............................................ xviiOwner’s manual .................................. xviiYour responsibilites .............................. xviiSource of Information .......................... xviiWarranties .......................................... xviiContact Phone Numbers andInternet Addresses............................ xviiSection 1 • SafetyExplanation of Safety Labels .................... 1-1Warning Labels ....................................... 1-1Safe Boating means ................................. 1-2In Addition ....................................... 1-2Safe Boating Checklist ............................. 1-2Before departure ................................. 1-2Trailering (if applicable) ........................ 1-2After Return ........................................ 1-2General Considerations ............................ 1-3Maintain Control ...................................... 1-3Boarding ................................................. 1-3Impaired Operation ................................. 1-3Legally Mandated Equipment(Minimum Required) ............................ 1-5Personal Flotation devices (PFD’s) ......... 1-5Fire Extinquisher (Portable) .................. 1-5Whistle, Horn ...................................... 1-5Visual Distress Signal ........................... 1-5Additional recommended Equipment forSafe Operation .................................... 1-5Carbon Monoxide (CO) ............................ 1-6In The Event CO Alarm Activates .......... 1-6Lifesaving Equipment............................... 1-7PFD Requirement ................................ 1-7PFD Classification ................................ 1-7Emergency Situations .............................. 1-9Medical Emergency .............................. 1-9Water Rescue ...................................... 1-9Returning to the victim ...................... 1-9Making contact ................................. 1-9Getting back on board ....................... 1-9Fire ....................................................... 1-9To lessen the danger of fire ................ 1-10Flooding, Swamping and Capsizing ......... 1-10Flooding ........................................... 1-10Swamping ......................................... 1-10Capsizing .......................................... 1-10Collision ................................................ 1-11Propulsion, Control or Steering Failure .... 1-11Grounding ............................................ 1-11Distress Signals ..................................... 1-11Visual distress signals (VDS) ............... 1-11Audible distress signals ...................... 1-12Radio Communication ............................ 1-12Weather ............................................... 1-12Swimming, Diving & Water Skiing ........... 1-13Swimming ......................................... 1-13Diving ............................................... 1-13Water Skiing ..................................... 1-14Water Skiing Signals .......................... 1-14Emergency Engine Stop Switch .............. 1-16Float Plan ............................................. 1-16Chart Your Course ................................. 1-16Environmental Considerations ................ 1-17Fuel & Oil Spillage ............................. 1-17Excessive Noise ................................. 1-17Wake/Wash ....................................... 1-17Homeland Security Restrictions .............. 1-18America’s Waterway Watch .................... 1-18Warning Label Locations ........................ 1-18Key To Symbols Used on Controls& Prints ............................................ 1-20Section 2 • General InformationConstruction Standards ............................ 2-1Our Hull .................................................. 2-1Hull Identification Number .................... 2-1Servicing Your Boston Whaler ................... 2-1Manufacturer’s Certification ...................... 2-1Certification design Category ................ 2-2Power Capacity .................................... 2-3Specifications & Dimensions ..................... 2-4Passenger Areas ...................................... 2-5Recommended Passenger Locations ......... 2-6Location Of Thru-Hull Fittings ................... 2-7Features ................................................. 2-8200 DauntlessRv