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270 Outrage
“The mission of Boston Whaler
®
is to provide consumers with the
safest, highest quality, most durable
boats in the world”
270 Outrage
270 Outrage
270 Outrage

Table of Contents

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Summary

Introduction

Owners Manual

Provides basic safety, features, equipment, operation, and maintenance info.

Your Responsibilities

Outlines operator duties for safety and compliance with boating rules.

Section 1 Safety

Explanation of Safety Labels

Describes the purpose and meaning of safety labels on the boat.

Safe Boating Checklist

Comprehensive checks for pre-departure, trailering, and post-return.

Legally Mandated Equipment (Minimum Required)

Lists essential safety equipment required by law for boat operation.

Carbon Monoxide (CO)

Discusses CO hazards, symptoms, and preventative measures.

Lifesaving Equipment

Explains the importance of PFDs and other lifesaving devices.

Emergency Situations

General guidance and recommendations for responding to emergencies.

Flooding, Swamping and Capsizing

Procedures for handling critical situations like flooding, swamping, and capsizing.

Collision

Actions required and responsibilities following a collision.

Audible Distress Signals, (ADS)

Requirements and types of recognized audible distress signals.

Swimming, Diving & Water Skiing

Safety guidelines and precautions for participating in water sports.

Water Skiing

Essential safety practices and procedures for water skiing.

SKIING HAZARDS

Highlights specific risks and hazards associated with water skiing.

Warning Labels

Details the types and placement of warning labels for safety.

Before Departure

Essential checks and preparations before setting out on the water.

PFD Requirement

Details the mandatory types and accessibility of PFDs.

Maintain Control

Emphasizes safe boat handling, operator awareness, and hazard avoidance.

Stability Hazard

Warnings about proper boat loading and passenger placement for stability.

Medical Emergency

Recommendations for onboard first aid and emergency communication.

Flooding

Specific steps to manage and mitigate flooding.

Propulsion, Control or Steering failure

Responding to loss of propulsion, control, or steering.

Emergency Engine Stop Switch

Details the proper use and function of the boat's kill switch system.

Safety Precautions

General safety practices to follow during boat operation.

Impaired Operation

Warns against operating the boat under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Personal Injury Hazard

Stresses operator alertness and avoidance of impairment.

Water Rescue

Step-by-step guide for rescuing a person overboard.

Swamping

Actions to take to manage and recover from swamping.

Grounding

Procedures and precautions for when the boat runs aground.

Weather

Emphasizes the importance of monitoring weather conditions for safety.

Drowning Hazard

Reinforces PFD requirements to prevent drowning incidents.

Fire

Addresses fire safety, hazards, and emergency response procedures.

Capsizing

Procedures and advice for dealing with a capsized boat.

Distress Signals

Information on required and recognized distress signals.

Section 1 Safety

Section 1 Safety

Section 2 General Information

Power Capacity

Specifies maximum engine power and weight ratings for the boat.

Section 2 General Information

Ignition Shutdown Safety Switch

Details the operation and function of the ignition safety switch.

Docking, lifting and trailering

Covers procedures for docking, lifting, and trailering the boat safely.

Gear Shift & Throttle Control

Explains the operation of the boat's digital throttle and shift control.

Section 2 General Information

Passenger Locations

Designates safe and appropriate areas for passenger seating.

Control Station Switch Panel

Explains the function and layout of each switch on the control panel.

Navigation Lighting

Explains the function and importance of navigation lights for safety.

Ignition Shutdown Switch

Describes the safety feature and proper use of the kill switch lanyard.

Section 2 General Information

Power Trim Operation

Details how to adjust engine trim for optimal boat performance.

Section 3 Systems & Components Overview & Operation

Bilge Pumps

Description and operation of the automatic bilge pumping systems.

Section 3 Systems & Components Overview & Operation

Static Electricity and the Fuel System

Discusses hazards and safety precautions during fueling operations.

Anchoring

General principles and considerations for anchoring the boat.

MACERATOR;OVER BOARD DISCHARGE, (option)

Operation of the macerator discharge system for waste.

Macerator Operation

How to operate the macerator pump for waste discharge.

Operation

How to use the trim tabs for adjusting boat trim and performance.

Proper Anchoring

Best practices for setting and securing the anchor.

Section 3 Systems & Components Overview & Operation

Starting;Stopping the Engines

Procedures for starting and stopping the boat's engines safely.

Prior to Starting

Essential pre-start checks and preparations for engine operation.

Starting the Engines

Step-by-step guide to safely starting the boat's engines.

Section 3 Systems & Components Overview & Operation

Section 4 Electrical System

Main DC Breaker Panel

Details of the DC breaker panel circuits and their amperage ratings.

Batteries

Information on battery types, hazards, and charging.

Battery Selector Switches

How to operate the battery selector switches for power distribution.

Section 4 Electrical System

Section 4 Electrical System

Fuse Block

Location, function, and replacement of fuses in the fuse block.

Section 5 Care & Maintenance

whaler 270 Outrage Specifications

General IconGeneral
Maximum Horsepower600 hp
Seating Capacity12 persons
Beam9' 6" (2.90 m)
Draft20" (0.51 m)
Deadrise at Transom20 degrees

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