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Section 2 • General Information
Section 2 • General Information
All boats must comply with federal regulations
regarding maximum capacities. The certication
plate (see gure 2.2.1) located on the port gunwhale
opposite the operator’s console indicates certication
by the National Marine Manufacturer’s Association
and in the case of international certication the
sticker or plate indicates the maximum weight,
number of persons, and horsepower your boat is
rated to handle.
Manufacturer’s Certication
Boston Whaler
®
is dedicated to creating a superior
product which will provide comfort, performance,
safety and dependability. All of our boats comply
with the safety standards set by the United States
Coast Guard and are designed, engineered and
manufactured in accordance with applicable
recommendations and guidelines of the American
Boat and Yacht Council (A.B.Y.C.) and certied
by the National Marine Manufacturers Association
(N.M.M.A.).
Construction Standards
Our Hull
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NO AIR VOIDS
HIGH DENSITY CLOSED CELL
NON-ABSORBENT FOAM
HIGH QUALITY RESINS AND GELCOATS
WOVEN GLASS MATTING
Boston Whaler hulls are constructed with our
patented Unibond
™
construction process. This
involves foam injection into a closed mold system
where the foam expands to ll all voids in the hull.
When the nished product is pulled from the mold,
the hull and deck are chemically bonded to form a
solid, inseparable unit.
Hull Construction
Fig. 2.1.1
Hull Identication Number
The “Hull Identication Number” is located on the
starboard side of the transom.
This is the most important identifying factor and must
be included in all correspondence related to your
vessel. Also of vital importance are the engine serial
numbers, part numbers, etc. when writing about or
ordering parts for your engine.
Hull Identication Number (HIN)
Fig. 2.1.2
When your Whaler requires service or maintenance
work, it should be taken to an authorized
dealer.
To nd a Boston Whaler dealer in your area call:
800-942-5379 (Domestic/International).
In the unlikely event that a problem is not handled
to your satisfaction, discuss any warranty related
problems directly with the service manager of the
dealership or your sales person. Give the dealership
an opportunity to help the service department resolve
the matter for you.
Servicing Your Boston Whaler
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Record your HIN here: