whaler 220 Dauntless - Section 1 • Safety; Explanation of Safety Precautions; Legally Mandated Equipment (Minimum Required); Impaired Operation

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History ...................................................... ii
Preface...................................................... v
Introduction.............................................. vi
Owner’s manual .................................... vi
Your responsibilites................................ vi
Source of Information ............................ vi
Warranties ............................................ vi
Contact Phone Numbers and
Internet Addresses ............................. vi
Boston Whaler Limited Warranty................ vii
Section 1 • Safety
Explanation of Safety Precautions ............ 1-1
Safe Boating means ................................ 1-2
To Obtain These Skills ........................ 1-2
In Addition ........................................ 1-2
Safe Boating Checklist ............................ 1-2
Before departure ................................ 1-2
Trailering (if applicable) ...................... 1-2
After Return ....................................... 1-2
Legally Mandated Equipment
(Minimum Required) ............................ 1-3
Personal Flotation devices .................... 1-3
Fire Extinquisher (Portable) .................. 1-3
Fire Extinquisher Location ................. 1-3
Whistle, Horn ...................................... 1-3
Visual Distress Signal ........................... 1-3
Additional recommended Equipment for
Safe Operation .................................... 1-3
Impaired Operation .................................1-3
Carbon Monoxide (CO) ............................ 1-4
Lifesaving Equipment .............................. 1-5
PFD Requirement ................................ 1-5
PFD Classification ................................ 1-5
Boarding (Wear a PFD) ........................ 1-6
Maintain Control...................................... 1-6
General Considerations ........................1-6
Emergency Situations ..............................1-8
Medical Emergency ..............................1-8
Water Rescue ...................................... 1-8
Returning to the victim...................... 1-8
Making contact ................................. 1-8
Getting back on board....................... 1-8
Fire .......................................................1-8
To lessen the danger of fire ..................1-9
TABLE of CONTENTS
Flooding, Swamping and Capsizing ......... 1-9
Flooding ............................................ 1-9
Swamping ......................................... 1-9
Capsizing ........................................... 1-9
Collision ............................................... 1-10
Propulsion, Control or Steering Failure....1-10
Grounding ............................................1-10
Distress Signals..................................... 1-10
Visual distress signals (VDS) ..............1-10
Audible distress signals ...................... 1-11
Radio Communication ...........................1-11
Weather ................................................1-11
Swimming, Diving & Water Skiing ..........1-12
Swimming ........................................ 1-12
Diving ..............................................1-12
Water Skiing ..................................... 1-13
Water Skiing Signals ..........................1-13
Emergency Engine Stop Switch ..............1-14
Float Plan ............................................. 1-15
Chart Your Course.................................1-15
Environmental Considerations ................ 1-15
Fuel & Oil Spillage ............................. 1-15
Excessive Noise ................................. 1-16
Wake/Wash ....................................... 1-16
Homeland Security Restrictions ..............1-16
America’s Waterway Watch ..................... 1-16
Warning Label Locations ........................1-17
Key To Symbols Used on Controls
& Prints ............................................1-19
Section 2 • General Information
Construction Standard .............................2-1
Our Hull ................................................. 2-1
Hull Identification Number ................... 2-1
Servicing Your Boston Whaler...................2-1
Manufacturer’s Certification ...................... 2-1
Certification design Category ................ 2-2
Power Capacity ................................... 2-3
Specifications & Dimensions ..................... 2-4
Passenger Locations ................................ 2-5
Location Of Thru-Hull Fittings ...................2-6
Features ................................................. 2-7
Deck Features .....................................2-7
Console Features ................................. 2-8
Optional T-Top Features ...................... 2-9