whaler 220 Dauntless, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...i 220 Dauntless R The mission of Boston Whaler is to provide consumers with the safest highestquality mostdurable boats in the world 220 Dauntless 220 Dauntless ...

Page 2: ...red in 1961 by Life Magazine The series of photographs showed the boat underway the boat being sawed in half and ultimately Fisher motoring away in the remaining half of the boat And through the years many other demonstrations have proved the toughness and PLEASE KEEP THIS OWNER S MANUAL PACKET IN A SECURE PLACE AND BE SURE TO HAND IT OVER TO THE NEW OWNER IF YOU SELL THE BOAT durability of the Bo...

Page 3: ...ntact 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 ...

Page 4: ...ge 3 2 Steering 3 2 Operation 3 2 Filling 3 2 Maintenance 3 2 Steering Verado Engine Option 3 3 Remote Oil System 3 3 Fuel System 3 3 Fuel Tank 3 4 Fuel Vent 3 4 Primer Bulb 3 5 Fuel System Maintenance 3 5 Hoses and Fittings 3 5 Tank Cleaning 3 5 Static Electricity and the Fuel System 3 5 Ethanol Blended Fuel 3 6 Battery Switch 3 7 Starting the Engine 3 8 Stopping the Engine 3 9 Livewell 3 10 Oper...

Page 5: ...ULD CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE MODELS BE MADE BOSTON WHALER IS NOT OBLIGATED TO MAKE SIMILAR CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO MODELS SOLD PRIOR TO THE DATE OF SUCH CHANGES BOSTON WHALER A BRUNSWICK COMPANY MRP 1839968 220 DAUNTLESS BOSTON WHALER R Section 5 care Maintenance Cleaning Your Boat 5 1 Hull 5 1 Windshield 5 1 Stainless Steel Metal Trim 5 1 Hull Maintenance Blisters 5 1 Causes 5 1 Preven...

Page 6: ...iliary U S Power Squadron Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons Red Cross State Boating Offices Yacht Club Contact the Boat U S Foundation at 1 800 336 2628 or go to www boatus com foundation Outside of North America contact your boat dealer and or your governmental boating agency for assistance A comprehensive background in boating can be found in the book Chapman Piloting Seamanship and Small Boat H...

Page 7: ...Whaler will repair or replace any accessories manufactured and installed by Boston Whaler that are defective in factory materials and or workmanship which are reported within one year from date of sale to the original purchaser Sole Remedy In no event shall any repair or replacement under this Limited Warranty exceed the fair market value of the owner sboatasofthedateoftheowner sclaim THE REMEDY O...

Page 8: ...ified procedures 9 use of improper trailer 10 any Boston Whaler boat used for Commercial Puposes i e more than 50 usage for business or revenue producing purposes 11 any representation or implication relating to speed range fuel consumption or estimated performance characteristics 12 any failure or defect caused by an act of nature resulting in damage cost or expense 13 any failure or defect arisi...

Page 9: ...mage CAUTION NOTICE Proposition 65 California residents only WARNING A qualified operator must be in control of the boat at all times Do not operate the boat while under the influence of alcohol or drugs never operate your boat at speeds which exceed the operator s ability to react if an emergency develops At night turn on the appropriate navigation lights and cruise at a reduced speed that will a...

Page 10: ...boatus com foundation on the internet Get hands on training on how to operate your boat properly In Addition Maintain your boat and its safety and other systems as recommended in this manual Have the boat inspected by a qualified mechanic or dealer at least annually Ensure that the Coast Guard required safety equipment is on board and functioning Update checklists when equipment is added or modifi...

Page 11: ...perate your boat in coastal waters or on the Great Lakes you must have visual distress signals for day and night use on board At least three 3 U S C G approved pyrotechnic devices marked with date showing service life must be carried be readilly accessable in servicable condition and not be expired Store all pyrotechnic signals in a well marked waterproof container Additional Recommended equipment...

Page 12: ...The engine exhaust system leaks Insufficient fresh air is circulating where people are present BLOCKING EXHAUSTS GOOD AIR FLOW OPERATING AT SLOW SPEED OR DEAD IN WATER Examples of accumulation of Carbon Monoxide Fig 1 4 1 WINDS BLOWING EXHAUSTS TOWARD BOAT OCCUPANTS effects of alcohol and drugs are increased by wind waves and sun and will decrease your response time and ability to act in critical ...

Page 13: ...Do not idle the engine without moving the boat for more than 15 minutes at a time Inspect the exhaust system regularly DANGER Even in rainy cold weather ventilation must be maintained to avoid Carbon Monoxide poisoning You will get wet and or cold PFD Classifications Listed below are the several different types of PFD s each life jacket has different purposes choose one that will suit your purpose...

Page 14: ...onboard on their location and use The best precaution is to wear the PFD at all times while on the boat Maintain Control Highperformanceboatsrequireintimateknowledgeof their handling characteristics for safe high speed operation Learntheeffectsoftrim steeringandthrottle changesatgraduallyincreasinglevelsofspeed Approachfullthrottlewhileadjustingtrimforsafe handlingofthevessel Onthewatertherearenom...

Page 15: ...the bow of a closed bow boat DO NOT allow several passengers to ride in the bow of a small open bow boat causing the boat to plow into the water DO NOT allow passengers to ride on the stern cushion or gunwales DO NOT overload the stern Passengers should remain seated while boat is moving PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD Stay alert Use of drugs alcohol or other substances which impair judgement poses a serio...

Page 16: ...s below 70 21 1 C Emergency Situations Throw a life ring preserver to the victim even if they are wearing one it will serve as another marker Making contact Stop or slow the boat and circle toward the person overboard Try to aproach heading into the wind or into the waves Keep person overboard constantly in sight When almost alongside stop the engine in gear to prevent propeller windmilling Gettin...

Page 17: ...isher s into the base of the fire If the fire is in an enclosed compartment and you have an automatic extinguisher for the compartment wait 15 min before opening the compartment Have an extinguisher handy in case of a flare up If possible signal for help Radio visual and audible signal should be used as needed You must render assistance to any boater requesting help If fire is out of control grab ...

Page 18: ...expired Carry three signals for day use and three for night use Some pyrotechnic devices such as red flares meet both day and night use requirements Store pyrotechnic signals in a cool dry location An orange or red watertight container prominently marked DISTRESS SIGNALS is recommended The chances of flooding swamping or capsizing can be reduced by being aware of Weather Water Conditions Proper bo...

Page 19: ... in imminent danger URGENCY PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN pro nounced PAHN PAHN used when a person or vessel is in some jeopardy less than indicated by a MAYDAY call SAFETY SECURITY SECURITY SECURITY pronounced SAY CURE IT AY used for navigational safety or weather warning An emergency situation will be hectic and there will not be time to learn proper radio procedure LEARN WHAT TO DO BEFORE YOU NEED TO...

Page 20: ...iving Recognize and respect diving flags Keep at least 100 feet 30 meters away Diver s Flags Fig 1 12 2 RED WHITE BLUE CODE ALPHA FLAG SPORT DIVER S FLAG WHITE If you encounter fog determine your position set a safe course slow down and alert other boats of your presence with a sound signal If a lightning storm approaches the safest action is to dock and disembark If you cannot return to shore hav...

Page 21: ... boat directly behind a water skier At 22 knots 25 m p h it takes only 5 seconds to overtake a fallen skier who was 60 meters 200 feet in front Ski only in areas where skiing is permitted Observe local restrictions on length of tow line Learn the signals to communicate with a skier The skier is to control the boat through hand signals Figure 1 13 1 Your boat will handle differently while towing as...

Page 22: ...ON SHUT DOWN SWITCH CLIP ATTACH TO OPERATOR Emergency Engine Stop Switch Fig 1 14 1 4 1 2 4 3 SWIMMING DIVING HAZARD Keep clear of areas designated only for swimmers and skin divers Recognize markers used for such areas Never swim when there is lightning in the area SKIING HAZARDS Skiers must use a safety approved Personal Flotation Device PFD Ski only during daylight and in good visibility Avoid ...

Page 23: ...in dangerous currents can cause serious injury or death to occupants in the boat You must know where the hazards are and avoid them In uncharted waters boat very slowly and post a lookout If an object is struck or if you run aground Shut the engine OFF Check the hull for damage Check propeller for damage If aground consider the bottom grade before moving off damage to the hull and propellers could...

Page 24: ...e boating public to report suspicious activities in our nation s ports and waterways America s Waterway Watch simply asks anyone who works lives or recreates on the water to keep an eye out for suspicious activities Anyone who spots such activity is asked to call the National Response Center s 24 hour hotline 800 424 8802 or 877 24WATCH 877 249 2824 Homeland Security Restrictions Recreational boat...

Page 25: ...KS AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR NW 201 04 WARNING AVOID SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY MRP 1590140 SR 508 SKI PYLON MUST BE SECURED WHEN IN USE TOW ROPE MAY BACKLASH INTO COCKPIT DO NOT USE SWIM PLATFORM WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING WARNING DOOR MUST BE SECURED IN THE CLOSED POSITION WHILE VESSEL IS UNDERWAY MRP 1754632 THIS BOAT HAS BEEN DESIGNED FOR A MAXIMUM OUTBOARD ENGINE WEIGHT OF 700 Lb 317 kg Carbon monoxide C...

Page 26: ...BALLAST OR FISHING SINKERS TO AVOID HARM KEEP AWAY FROM ENGINE GENERATOR AND COOKING FUEL EXHAUST FUMES WASH AREAS THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTER HANDLING THE SUBSTANCES ABOVE WARNING 2 Replacement Part No 4 1 It is important to replace any damaged or unreadable label Call your Boston Whaler dealer for replacement labels NOTICE 3 WARNING VISIBILITY FROM THE HELM STATION IS LIMITED AVOID COLL...

Page 27: ...TRIMMING OPERATION SINGLE LEVER CONTROL LIFT POINT SLING LOCATION ENGINE START ENGINE STOP FUEL LEVEL WARNING ELECTRICAL HAZARD NO OPEN FLAME NO SMOKING FIRE RISK ROTARY CONTROL WIDTH OF SYMBOL INDICATES INCREASE FRESH WATER GRAY WATER FUEL GENERAL LIFT POINT BILGE PUMP PROPELLER INTERIOR LIGHT RUNNING LIGHTS UNDER POWER ANCHOR LIGHT WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER ANCHOR BATTERY HORN UNLEADED FUEL LE...

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Page 29: ...truction process This involves foam injection into a closed mold system where the foam expands to fill all voids in the hull When the finished 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 Identification Number The Hull Identification Number is located on the starboard side of the transom This is the most i...

Page 30: ...ssociation to be in compliance with applicable federal regulations and American Boat and Yacht Council standards A Canada Conforming Sticker means that your Boston Whaler has been certified to comply with construction standards for small vessels by Transport Canada A CE mark means that your Boston Whaler has been certified with the applicable international Organization for Standardization directiv...

Page 31: ...cation plate as well as Specifications Dimensions on the following page has the maximum rated power listed for your boat DO NOT EXCEED THIS RATING The various engine types offered today are more powerful and require constant maintenance to stay at optimal performance It is required of the owner operator to read all information regarding safety features warning notices and maintenance schedules for...

Page 32: ...quipment and loading of the boat will affect the draft measurements Follow the recommendations listed on your capacity plate regarding the maximum amount of weight your boat can safely carry 2 Exceeding this weight will affect the boat s performance DO NOT Exceed the weights listed on the capacity plate Dimensions Clearances Fig 2 4 1 12 5 26 5 8 6 12 5 5 The canvas shown here is for reference onl...

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Page 34: ...way Depending on the type of boat you have you may have underwater fittings that need drain plugs Garboard drain plugs and fishbox drain plugs need to be in place before the boat goes into the water Any fitting that will be underwater needs to be plugged or the seacock needs to be closed Through hull fittings should be checked for proper seal annually When the boat is in the water the underwater f...

Page 35: ...RCURY ENGINE OIL FILL DECK PLATE SWIM PLATFORM W TELESCOPING LADDER STERN DECK ACCESS HATCH 360O ALL ROUND NAVIGATION LIGHT FULL WIDTH CASTING DECK STERN SEAT REVERSIBLE PILOT SEAT CONTROL CONSOLE SEE FIG 2 8 1 BOW EYE ANCHOR ROLLER OPTIONAL NAVIGATION LIGHTS W ANCHOR ROLLER OPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 26 25 Deck features Fig 2 7 1 Features Optional Engine...

Page 36: ...T OPTIONAL 10 11 12 13 14 15 CONSOLE RODHOLDERS P S CONSOLE ACCESS DOOR CLARION AM FM RADIO W CD PLAYER INSIDE CONSOLE OPTION MP3 PLAYER RECEPTACLE OPTION 12 VOLTACCESSORY RECEPTACLE EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN SWITCH STEREO SPEAKERS 4 OPTION DIGITALTHROTTLEAND GEAR SHIFT DTS MERCURY VERADO ENGINE OPTION FIREEXTINGUISHER GEAR SHIFT THROTTLE HORN SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIOANTENNA OPTION GPSANTENNA OPTION FRESH ...

Page 37: ...1 4 7 Not compatible with anchor roller option Deletes standard bow rail Not campatible with T Top OptionalFishingPackageFeatures Fig 2 9 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 PEDESTAL FISHING SEATS 2 AFT SIDE RAILS STAINLESS STEEL REMOVABLE BOW LIGHT TROLLING MOTOR RECEPTACLE 12 VOLT RECEPTACLE CONSOLE MOUNTED ROD HOLDERS 7 1 3 4 5 1 6 7 8 9 54 QUART 51L COOLER SEAT W CUSHION BACKREST DUAL BATTERY BOXES FOR TROLLING MOT...

Page 38: ...Features Fig 210 1 STANDARD OPTIONAL LIVEWELL OPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 STORAGE REVERSIBLE BACKREST RODHOLDERS BACKREST SUPPORT HOLDERS REMOVABLE BACKREST 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 STORAGE UNDER FLIP UP SEAT 94 QUART 89L IGLOO COOLER OPTIONAL 14 GAL 53L LIVEWELL SEE FIGURE 3 8 2 7 ...

Page 39: ...G SEATS 2 OPTIONAL BOW SEATING W CUSHIONS OPTIONAL FULL WIDTH STERN FLIP UP SEATING Seating Fig 2 11 1 1 2 3 4 5 Seating 1 2 3 5 4 REVERSIBLE PILOT SEAT PEDESTAL FISHING SEATS OPTIONAL LEANING POST W BACKREST OPTIONAL Shown stowed inside aft of the forward console 6 6 ...

Page 40: ...Storage ANCHOR LOCKER STORAGE BOW STORAGE LOCKER REMOVABLE POUCH W POCKETS STORAGE UNDER HELM 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 5 6 7 8 6 7 HELM SEAT STORAGE OPTIONAL LEANING POST STORAGE AFT SEATING STORAGE ROD SKI FOLD AWAY STORAGE RACKS P S OPTIONAL 3 4 8 Inside aft of the forward console ...

Page 41: ...NEL HORN BILGE PUMP NAVIGATION ANCHOR LIGHT COURTESY LIGHT AFT LIVEWELL PUMP HELMSEAT LIVEWELL RAW WATER WASHDOWN FRESH WATER ACCESSORY 10 AMP ACCESSORY BREAKER AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR FRESH WATER PUMP BREAKER 10 AMP 12V RECEPTACLE BREAKER 10 AMP TRIM TABS BREAKER 20 AMP RAW WATER WASHDOWN BREAKER 15 AMP HELMSEAT LIVEWELL PUMP BREAKER 2 AMP AFT LIVEWELL PUMP BREAKER 2 AMP COURTESY LIGHT BREAKER 5 A...

Page 42: ...el Flow Temperature Battery Voltage Power Trim Angle Water Pressure Power Trim Angle Digital Tachometer Hour Meter Information displayed by the speedometer gauge includes Clock Temperature Fuel Level Oil Level Traveling Range Fuel Economy Trip Odometer Digital Speedometer Barometer To get the most out of your Multi system display features you must read the manual in your owner s packet which is pr...

Page 43: ...ant information regarding your boats engine direction and applicable fluid capacities Digital Throttle Shift DTS Optional Shift controls into NEUTRAL before starting engine Shift only when engine is at idle Reversing at high speeds can cause flooding swamping due to water being pushed over the transom CAUTION Wind and sea currents can change how your boat responds while in motion Understanding you...

Page 44: ...o the water surface for a given load and water condition In most cases best all round performance is obtained with the engine adjusted so that the boat will run at a 3 to 5 angle to the water Power Trim Operation NOTICE Boats can be operated in a manner and speeds resulting in trim angles that cause visibility to be obscurred Motor trim hull trim plane and speed are factors that affect a boat s tr...

Page 45: ...es equipped with navigation lighting for your safety Regulations state that all boats no matter the size must display navigation lights The lights must be displayed at night sunset to sunrise or in low visibility conditions It is the responsibility of the operator to ensure that the navigation lights are in good working order and that the proper lighting is shown Operating the Navigation Lighting ...

Page 46: ...adjust for forward visibility while underway OPERATION The trim tabs are controlled by rocker switches located on the center part of your console above the throttle control See figure 2 8 1 Short momentary bursts of the rockers will achieve proper attitude of Ensure continuous visibility of other boats swimmers and obstacles during bow up transition to planing Adjust engine to an intermediate trim...

Page 47: ...hange propellers the type should be discussed with your Boston Whaler dealer All propellers are designed to provide maximum forward thrust consequently the reverse thrust of the propeller will not be as efficient DANGER Disconnect power by moving the battery switch to the OFF position prior to removing the propeller Propellers have two basic characteristics diameter and pitch Diameter is that dist...

Page 48: ...and frame See Canvas Care Maintenance section 5 of this manual 220 Dauntless Canvas Option Fig 2 20 1 1 2 3 4 5 T TOP W OPTIONAL VHF ANTENNA SUN TOP INSTALLED SECURING STRAPS SUN TOP CLOSED W BOOT CONSOLE COVER OPTION LEANING POST COVER OPTION HELM BENCH SEAT COVER The sun top canvas must be secured in the canvas boot before trailering NEVER TRAILER THE CANVAS SUN TOP IN THE OPEN POSITION NOTICE 2...

Page 49: ... deck to the waterline Figure 2 20 2 There are two battery boxes that have been secured in the console interior and can be accessed through the door on the starboard side The wiring from the panel to the battery has been installed See your Boston Whaler dealer or a qualified marine electrician to make final connections to your trolling motor panel WARNING There is a risk of electrical shock Always...

Page 50: ...ended From Boat From Boat From Boat make loop and rotate before pulling over the horn pull tight to complete the belaying knot 1 2 3 A Belaying Knot Fig 2 22 2 Lifting The bow eye is used to haul and hold your boat onto a trailer The stern eyes are used as tie down points while trailering the boat The bow and stern eyes may be used only for short term lifting of the boat such as service Long term ...

Page 51: ... and keel guards will help provide good support for the keel also provide good fore and aft support Trailers equipped with rollers instead of bunks can damage the foam sandwich hull of your boat and should never be used Bunks provide a more even weight distribution Whether you are lifting your boat out of the water for routine maintenance or long term storage consider the following Ifyouareusingap...

Page 52: ...ON 4 PIN TONGUE JACK WINCH STAND ASSEMBLY CABLE ROLLER WINCH HOOK STRAP TRAILER FRAME SIDE LIGHT FENDER W STEPS TAILLIGHT HIDDEN TIE DOWN EYE BUNK ASSEMBLY 3 4 2 1 6 7 8 9 11 12 14 15 13 5 16 17 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 11 12 9 18 10 9 NEVER use a hitchball and coupler that are not matched CAUTION DO NOT secure the chains to the bumper of the tow vehicle CAUTION Trailer descrip...

Page 53: ...bilge oil To clean soak in heavy duty bilge cleaner for 10 minutes agitating several times Check for unrestricted operation of the float Repeat the cleaning procedure if necessary Inspect the bilge pump intakes and keep them free of dirt or material which may impede the flow of water through the pump To clean the pump strainer depress the lock tabs on both sides of the pump and lift the pump motor...

Page 54: ...f the steering system and should include the following After the first few hours of operation and at regular intervals check all fasteners and the complete steering system for security and integrity Inspect for corrosion Any part affected by corrosion must be replaced When replacing parts self locking hardware must be used Check the fluid level in the helm pump unit Lubricate slides on the engine ...

Page 55: ...sts of a single 3 Gal 11 4L reservoir tank and hoses which contain and meter lubricating oil to the engine The tank has an external fill located on the upper section of the motorwell starboard of the fuel fill See figure 2 7 1 The tank can be accessed through the motorwell hatch Oil Tank Fig 3 3 1 3 GAL 11 4L OIL TANK MOTORWELL ACCESS HATCH DECK OIL FILL OIL FEED TO ENGINE 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 4 When rec...

Page 56: ...SE 90 GAL 341 L FUEL TANK FUEL SENDER GROUND WIRE ENGINE FUEL SUPPLY FUEL PRIMER BULB SEE FIGURE 3 5 1 INTEGRATED VENT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 8 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 PRIMER BULB There is a primer bulb that can be accessed in the motorwell The primer bulb is used to draw fuel from the tank to the engine usually after the fuel has been drained from the entire system Fuel tank Your boat is equipped with a 90 Gal 34...

Page 57: ...the likelihood of static discharge NEVER use homemade containers to fill your fuel tanks Fuel carried on board outside of a fixed fuel system should be stored in an approved container or in a portable tank such as provided for outboard engines and be stowed safely outside of the engine or living compartment s Shut down the engine motors and fans prior to taking on fuel Any ignition sources should ...

Page 58: ...of improper gasoline or additives can damage your fuel system and is considered misuse of the system Damaged caused by improper gasoline or additives WILL NOT be covered under warranty NOTICE The use of fuels containing ethanol higher than 10 percent E 10 can damage your engine and or fuel system and will void the warranty CAUTION E85FUELSCOULDSERIOUSLYDAMAGEYOUR ENGINESANDMUSTNEVERBEUSED CONDENSA...

Page 59: ...d periods of two months or more it isbesttocompletelyremoveallfuelfromthetank Ifitis notpossibletoremovethefuel maintainingafulltankof fuelwithafuelstabilizeraddedtoprovidefuelstability and corrosion protection is recommended Battery Switch Your boat uses a battery selector switch located on the componentboardjustforwardofthebatteryboxes The batteryselectorswitchallowsyoutocontrolthedelivery of DC...

Page 60: ...ll draw power from battery 1 even if the switch is set to OFF For this reason it is recommended that the boat be run on position 1 except when periodically charging battery 2 Assure that battery switch is in the 1 position If the number 1 battery has a charge insufficient to start the engine the battery switch may be set on the number 2 position Use the ALL position to start the engine ONLY if the...

Page 61: ...boat is securely moored to the dock before shutting down the engine Shiftgearshift throttle control to the NEUTRAL position and turn keyswitch to the OFF position Assure battery switch is in position 1 Ifleavingtheboatforanextendedperiodoftime place the switch in the OFF position to avoid discharging the batteries ...

Page 62: ...ll can be filled by using the switch marked AFT LIVEWELL on the instrument panel Before filling the livewell you must make certain the hull seacock is in the open position The hull seacock can be accessed by removing the center bulkhead under the stern seat The nozzle that fills the livewell bucket can be adjusted to circulate the water There is a single overflow drain to the livewell bucket exces...

Page 63: ...ould be run at least every other month to keep the pumps impellers in good condition Clean the seacock intake of any debris or build up when the boat is in drydock or trailered NOTICE The seacock MUST be in the OPEN position Running the pump dry may cause damage to the unit Raw Water Inlet Optional Fig 3 11 2 aft sterndeck The HELMSEAT LIVEWELL switch on the instrument panel controls pump operatio...

Page 64: ...n access hatch located on the aft wall of the control console interior Before you fill the freshwater system it is vital that it be properly disinfected Ask your dealer if this has been done The following procedure is recommended to disinfect the freshwater system Fresh Water Fill There is a freshwater fill located on the port side of the console The freshwater tank has a capacity of 12 Gal 45 4L ...

Page 65: ...e a Coast Guard certified marine sanitation device permitting discharge is allowed include Coastal waters Estuaries The Great Lakes and Intercoastal waterways Freshwater lakes and Impoundments accessible through locks and other flowing waters that are navigable interstate by vessels subject to this regulation 40 CFR 140 3 FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO THE OPERATION CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF ...

Page 66: ... handle Add a length of chain between the anchor and the nylon line to prevent abrasion of the line The scope is technically defined as the ratio of rode length to the vertical distance from the bow to the sea floor Scope also depends on the type of anchor tides winds sea conditions and type of sea floor the anchor is in Since you want to know how much rode to use when anchoring use this common fo...

Page 67: ... usually break out when the rode becomes vertical Coil lines to let them dry before stowing Weighing the Anchor There is no best way to set an anchor Experiment to see how it performs One method is to turn the rode around a bitt or a cleat and slowly pay out as the boat backs from the anchor site When the proper Setting the Anchor Lowering The Anchor scope has been reached snub the rode quickly ca...

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Page 69: ...attery storage area Avoid striking sparks near the battery A battery will explode if a flame or spark ignites the free hydrogen given off during charging The battery should always be disconnected before doing any work or maintenance on the electrical system Never reset a breaker without first determining and correcting the cause of the trip Should a circuit repeatedly trip have a qualified electri...

Page 70: ...eed the rated capacity of the circuit 10 amps or the breaker will trip If equipped the optional trolling motor panel also includes a 12V receptacle which provides accessory power at the bow of your boat NOTICE DO NOT insert a cigarette lighter into this receptacle Damage to the unit system could occur Component Breakers Your boat has component reset breakers located on the control station switch p...

Page 71: ... 5 AMP AFT LIVEWELL PUMP 2 AMP HELMSEAT LIVEWELL PUMP 2 AMP TRIM TABS 20 AMP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 OPTIONAL FWD RAW WATER WASHDOWN 15 AMP 12V RECEPTACLE 10 AMP FRESH WATER PUMP 10 AMP ACCESSORY 10 AMP BILGE PUMP AUTOMATIC 5 AMP STEREO MEMORY 15 AMP MAIN DC BREAKER 50 AMP 3 Use of higher amperage fuses or breakers is a fire hazard Use fuses and breakers hav...

Page 72: ...ISHBOX PUMP 12 AWG BRN VIO FORWARD FISHBOX PUMP 12 AWG BRN YEL LIVEWELL PUMP HIGH CURRENT 12 AWG BRN BLU PORT FISHBOX PUMP 12 AWG BLK GROUND 12 AWG RED 12V MAIN 14 AWG BLK GROUND 14 AWG BLK YEL STOP CIRCUIT 14 AWG BLK WHT GEN SHUTDOWN 14 AWG BLU COMPASS 14 AWG BLU BLK DOME LIGHT 14 AWG BLU GRN SPREADER LIGHT 14 AWG BLU ORN LIVEWELL LIGHT 14 AWG BLU RED COURTESY LIGHTS 14 AWG BLU VIO CABIN LIGHTS 1...

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Page 74: ...ESH WATER PUMP OPTIONAL TO SWITCH PANEL MAIN DC BREAKER BATTERY SWITCH GROUND BUS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 3 3 3 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 BREAKER PANEL STEREO BILGE ANCHOR LIGHT STANDARD RAW WATER PUMP OPTIONAL ANCHOR LIGHT OPTIONAL W ANCHOR ROLLER HELMSEAT LIVEWELL PUMP OPTIONAL BILGE PUMP AFT LIVEWELL PUMP STANDARD FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT COURTE...

Page 75: ...eel Metal Trim NOTICE Refer to the individual manufacturer s manuals for important information regarding service care and maintenance of your boat equipment and components Failure to do so may in some cases void the warranty Owner s Manuals for your boat and each of the various components and equipment can be found in your Owner s Manual Packet When using solvents read all information from the sol...

Page 76: ... helps prevent hull blisters from forming Use of a trailer or boat lift will reduce the likelihood of hull blisters forming Be sure to use a bunk type lift or trailer for long term storage of the boat out of water If blisters are present in the hull they need to be properly cleaned and dried out before any barrier protection can be applied Contact your Boston Whaler dealer for more information on ...

Page 77: ...ing of trapped water or excessive condensation due to climatic changes is very important Internal engine parts can be effected by rust due to lack of proper lubrication Freezing water in the engine can cause extensive damage to the internal moving parts It is important that you follow all the recommendations set by the engine owner s operations manual It will give you a schedule of when these impo...

Page 78: ...vas T top sun top and covers to degrade over time The effects of ultraviolet light can sometimes be reduced by chemical treatment of canvas items Consult your Boston Whaler dealer or check with your owner s manual before using any chemical treatments on your canvas To keep the canvas and metal parts in good working condition and keep a good appearance you will need to keep them clean The fabric sh...

Page 79: ...5 5 220 Dauntless Section 5 Care Maintenance R MAINTENANCE LOG ENGINE SERVICED DATE HOURS BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED Fill out the log below after scheduled service or maintenance is performed NOTES ...

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