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280 Outrage
“The mission of Boston
Whaler
®
is to pr
ovide consumers with the
saf
e
st, highest quality, most durable
boats in the world”
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
5
History
5
Table of Contents
6
Preface
9
Warranty (US and Canada)
13
California Evaporative Emissions Control System Warranty Statement
16
Privacy Statement
17
Introduction
18
Owner's Manual
18
Your Responsibilites
18
Source of Information
18
Warranties
18
Contact Phone Numbers and Internet Addresses
18
Section 1 • Safety
20
Explanation of Safety Labels
20
Warning Labels
20
Safety Precautions
20
Safe Boating Means
21
In Addition
21
Safe Boating Checklist
21
Before Departure
21
Trailering (if Applicable)
21
After Return
21
General Considerations
22
Maintain Control
22
Boarding
22
Impaired Operation
22
Operator's Responsibility
23
Legally Mandated Equipment (Minimum Required)
24
Personal Flotation Devices (Pfd's)
24
Fire Extinquisher (Portable)
24
Whistle, Horn
24
Visual Distress Signal
24
Additional Recommended Equipment for Safe Operation
24
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
25
In the Event the CO Alarm Activates
25
Lifesaving Equipment
26
PFD Requirement
26
Pfd Classification
26
Emergency Situations
28
Medical Emergency
28
Water Rescue
28
Returning to the Victim
28
Making Contact
28
Getting Back on Board
28
Unassisted Reboarding
28
Fire
28
To Lessen The Danger Of Fire
29
Flooding, Swamping and Capsizing
29
Flooding
29
Swamping
29
Capsizing
29
Collision
30
Propulsion, Control or Steering Failure
30
Grounding
30
Distress Signals
30
Visual Distress Signals (VDS)
30
Audible Distress Signals
31
Radio Communication
31
Weather
31
Swimming, Diving & Water Skiing
32
Swimming
32
Diving
32
Water Skiing
33
Water Skiing Signals
33
Towed Inflatables
35
Ignition Shutdown Safety Switch
35
ST Mate TM Safety and Security System
35
Float Plan
36
Chart Your Course
36
Environmental Considerations
36
Fuel & Oil Spillage
36
Excessive Noise
37
Wake/Wash
37
Homeland Security Restrictions
37
America's Waterway Watch
37
Warning Label Locations
37
Key to Symbols Used on Controls & Prints
42
Section 2 • General Information
44
Construction Standard
44
Our Hull
44
Hull Identification Number
44
Servicing Your Boston Whaler
44
Manufacturer's Certification
44
Certification Design Category
46
Power Capacity
46
Specifications & Dimensions
47
Passenger Areas
48
Recommended Passenger Locations
49
Location of Thru-Hull Fittings
50
Features
51
Control Station Features
52
Bow Features
53
Bilge Layout
54
Leaning Post Features
55
Cockpit/Transom Features
56
Console Features
58
Hardtop Features (Option)
59
Seating
60
Helm Switch Panel
61
Smartcraft TM Multi-Gauge System
61
Smartcraft Smartcraft Vesselview
62
System Calibration (First Time Use)
62
Smartcraft TM Vesselview MOBILE
62
Joystick Piloting (Option)
63
System Features
63
Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS)
63
Vesselview
63
Skyhook® Digital Anchor
63
Integrated Autopilot
63
Power Trim Operation
64
Navigation Lighting
65
Operating the Navigation Lighting
65
Trim Tabs
66
Operation
66
Maintenance
66
Active Trim (Option)
66
Canvas (Option)
67
Propeller
68
Bow Tow Eye (Option)
69
Docking, Lifting and Trailering
70
Docking
70
Lifting
70
Trailer (Option)
71
Trailer Safety
71
Trailering the Engine
72
Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation
74
Bilge Pumps
74
Fuel & Oil Spillage
74
Maintenance
74
Hydraulic Power Steering
75
Filling & Maintenance
75
Fuel System
76
Fuel Tank
76
Fuel Vent
77
Filling the Tank
77
Fuel Distribution System
77
Static Electricity and the Fuel System
78
Ethanol Blended Fuel
78
Filling the Tank
79
Phase Separation
79
Additives
79
Fuel Filters
79
Fuel/Water Separators
79
Maintenance
79
Storage
80
Starting the Engines
80
Warming up the Engines
81
Stopping the Engines
82
Fresh Water System
82
Filling the Tank
82
Disinfecting the Tank
82
Fresh Water Pump
82
Maintenance
83
Leaning Post Faucet
83
Fresh Water Washdown
84
Transom Shower
84
Console Shower (Option)
84
Raw Water System
85
Operation
85
Raw Water Washdown
85
Maintenance
85
Full Fill" Livewell
86
Operation
86
Maintenance
86
Fish Box with Pumpout Discharge
86
Prep Station
87
Head System
88
Environmental Consideration
88
Portable Head with Pump-Out
88
Dockside Discharge
88
Vacu-Flush System (Option)
89
Macerator/Overboard Discharge
89
Macerator Operation
89
Maintenance
89
Radial Outriggers (Option)
91
Operation
91
Position the Outriggers
91
Maintenance
91
Electric Windshield Vent (Option)
92
Entertainment System
92
Operating Your Stereo Using Your
93
Bow Table (Option)
94
Bow Filler (Option)
94
Retractable Swim Ladder
94
Foldaway Trolling Seat (Option)
95
Spotlight (Option)
95
To Operate
95
Underwater Lights (Option)
96
Transom Door
96
Operation
96
Foldaway Aft Bench Seat
96
Dive Door
97
Dive Ladder
97
Anchor Windlass (Option)
98
Operation
98
Raising the Anchor
98
Operating the Windlass with Remote
99
Remote Operation
99
Operating the Windlass Manually
100
Manual Operation
100
Manually Securing the Anchor
100
Anchoring
101
Considerations
101
Lowering the Anchor
102
Setting the Anchor
102
Weighing the Anchor
102
Section 4 • Electrical
104
DC Electrical System
104
Batteries
104
Battery Trays
104
Battery Switches
105
Dockside Battery Charging (Option)
106
House Main Breaker
107
Voltage Sensitive Relays (VSR)
107
12 Volt Accessory Receptacle
107
Component Breakers
107
Transducer Location Diagram
108
NAUTIC-ON TM Remote Connectivity
109
Fuse Blocks
109
Rigging
109
Electrical Schematics
110
Wiring Identification Chart
110
Section 5 • Care & Maintenance
148
Routine Care & Maintenance
148
Hull
148
Waxing the Gel Coat Surfaces
148
Hull Maintenance
149
Hull Blistering
149
Prevention
149
Bottom Painting
149
Zinc Anodes
150
Bottom Painting a Bare Hull
150
Bottom Painting a Pre-Painted Hull
150
Rubrail Care
151
Cleaning Fiberglass & Non-Skid
151
Stainless Steel Care
151
Seats (Mechanical Parts)
152
Aluminum Care
152
Cushions
153
To Clean Your Cushions
153
Cleaning Your Instrument Gauges
153
Canvas Care and Maintenance
153
Maintaining a Good Appearance
154
Cleaning Stubborn Stains
154
Maintaining Zippers and Hardware
154
Maintaining Your Vinyl Windows
154
Cleaning Tempered Glass Windshield
155
Long Term Storage & Winterization
155
Engine
155
Fuel System
156
Fresh Water System
156
After Long Term Storage
156
Head System
157
Electrical System
157
Battery
157
Deck
157
Drainage
157
Avoid Loss
157
Cover
158
Trailer Storage
158
Environment
158
Reinforcement Location Diagram
159
Reinforcement Locations
159
Maintenance Log
160
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Boston Whaler 280 Outrage Specifications
General
Maximum Horsepower
600 hp
Seating Capacity
12
Length Overall
28' 6"
Deadrise at Transom
20°
Draft
20" (0.51 m)
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