Name: Boston Whaler 255 Conquest
Brand: Boston Whaler
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255 Conquest

“The mission of Boston Whaler

is to provide consumers with the

safest, highest quality, most durable

boats in the world”

History4
Table of Contents5
Preface8
Boston Whaler Limited Warranty9
Boston Whaler Limited Warranty12
Privacy Statement16
Introduction17
- Owner's Manual17
- Your Responsibilites17
- Source of Information17
- Warranties17
- Contact Phone Numbers and Internet Addresses17
Section 1 • Safety19
Explanation of Safety Labels19
Warning Labels19
Safe Boating Means20
- In Addition20
Safe Boating Checklist20
- Before Departure20
- Trailering (if Applicable)20
- After Return20
General Considerations21
Maintain Control21
Boarding21
Impaired Operation21
Legally Mandated Equipment (Minimum Required)23
- Personal Flotation Devices (Pfd's)23
- Fire Extinquisher (Portable)23
- Whistle, Horn23
- Visual Distress Signal23
Additional Recommended Equipment for Safe Operation23
Carbon Monoxide (CO)24
- Carbon Monoxide Detector24
- In the Event CO Alarm Activates25
Lifesaving Equipment26
- PFD Requirement26
- PFD Classiﬁ Cation26
Emergency Situations27
- Medical Emergency27
- Water Rescue27
Fire27
- To Lessen the Danger of Fi Re28
Flooding, Swamping and Capsizing28
- Flooding28
- Swamping28
- Capsizing28
Collision29
Propulsion, Control or Steering Failure29
Grounding29
Distress Signals29
- Visual Distress Signals (VDS)29
- Audible Distress Signals (ADS)30
Radio Communication30
Weather30
Swimming, Diving & Water Skiing31
- Swimming31
- Diving31
- Water Skiing32
- Water Skiing Signals32
Ignition Shutdown Safety Switch34
Float Plan34
Chart Your Course34
Environmental Considerations35
- Fuel & Oil Spillage35
- Excessive Noise35
- Wake/Wash35
Homeland Security Restrictions36
America's Waterway Watch36
Warning Label Locations36
Key to Symbols Used on Controls & Prints40
Section 2 • General Information41
Construction Standards41
Our Hull41
- Hull Identiﬁ Cation Number41
Servicing Your Boston Whaler41
Manufacturer's Certiﬁ Cation41
- CE Certiﬁ Cation Design Category43
- Power Capacity43
Speciﬁ Cations & Dimensions44
Location of Thru-Hull Fittings45
Passenger Areas46
Recommended Passenger Locations47
General Layout48
- Control Station49
- Cabin49
Canvas (Option)51
Hardtop (Option)51
Storage52
Seating53
Control Station Switch Panel54
Smartcraft TM Vesselview55
- System Calibration (for First Time Use)55
Gear Shift & Throttle Control55
Power Trim Operation56
Navigation Lighting57
- Operating the Navigation Lighting57
Ignition Shutdown Switch57
Docking, Lifting and Trailering58
- Docking58
- Lifting58
Trailering59
- Trailer Safety59
Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation61
Bilge Pumps61
- Maintenance61
- Fuel & Oil Spillage61
Fuel System62
- Fuel Tank62
- Fuel Fill62
- Maintenance63
- Static Electricity and the Fuel System63
- Ethanol-Blended Fuel64
Start Engine(S)66
- Prior to Starting66
- Starting the Engine(S)66
- Warming up the Engine(S)66
- Stopping the Engine(S)67
Power Assisted Steering67
Fresh Water System68
- Filling the Tank68
Freshwater Pump69
- Transom Shower69
- Cabin Faucet69
- Maintenance69
- Winterizing the System69
Raw Water System70
- Operation70
- Livewell71
- Livewell Operation71
- Raw Water Washdown71
- Maintenance71
Head System72
- Environmental Considerations72
- Head System (Option)73
- Macerator/Overboard Discharge (Option)73
- Macerator Operation74
- Maintenance74
Vacu_Flush ® System (Option)74
- Macerator/Overboard Discharge (Option)75
Macerator Operation75
Maintenance76
Shore Power76
- Shore Power Hookup77
Galvanic Isolator77
- Maintenance77
ELCI (Equipment Leakage Circuit Interruptor)77
Trim Tabs79
Operation79
- Maintenance79
Propeller80
Operating Your MP3 Player (Option)81
Operating Your Stereo Using a USB Device (Option)81
Anchor Windlass (Option)82
- Operating from the Helm82
Anchoring83
- Considerations83
- Lowering the Anchor84
- Setting the Anchor84
- Weighing the Anchor84
Section 4 • Electrical85
Electrical System85
Batteries85
- Battery Boxes85
- Maintenance85
- Battery Selector Switch(Es)86
- Dual Engine Battery Selector86
- Switch (Option)86
Volt Accessory Receptacle87
Fuse Blocks88
Component Breakers88
Rigging88
Electrical Schematics & Harnesses89
- Wiring Identiﬁ Cation Chart89
Section 5 • Care & Maintenance95
Routine Care & Maintenance95
- Hull95
Waxing the Gel Coat Surfaces95
Hull Maintenance96
Hull Blistering96
- Prevention96
Bottom Painting96
- Bottom Painting a Bare Hull97
- Bottom Painting a Pre-Painted Hull97
Rubrail Care98
Cleaning Fiberglass & Non-Skid98
Stainless Steel Care98
Aluminum Care99
Cushions99
- To Clean Your Cushions99
Cleaning Your Instrument Gauges100
Canvas Care and Maintenance100
- Maintaining a Good Appearance100
- On a Regular Basis100
- Cleaning Stubborn Stains101
Maintaining Zippers and Hardware101
Cleaning Tempered Glass Windshield101
Long Term Storage101
- Engine101
- Fuel System102
- Electrical System102
- Battery102
- Deck103
- Drainage103
- Avoid Loss103
- Cover103
Trailer Storage103
Environment103
Reinforcement Location Diagram104
Reinforcement Locations104
Maintenance Log105

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