Boston Whaler Operating And Maintenance Manual

Operation & Maintenance Manual Boston Whaler ® 19 Guardian ® Series © 2013 Brunswick Commercial & Government Products. All Rights Reserved. 420 Megan Avenue Edgewater Florida 32132 USA Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

Safety Notices This manual uses three levels of notification for safety-related information. The signal words CAUTION, WARNING, and DANGER identify specific levels of hazard. They are defined as: When you see a safety information box in this manual, carefully read the message before you proceed. Take these safety warnings seriously and be alert to the possibility of property damage, serious injury, or death. If you do not understand a safety warning, call the Customer Service Department at Bruns- wick Commercial & Government Products. About This Manual The information and illustrations in this manual are protected by copyright. You may not merge, adapt, translate, modify, assign, store, reproduce, or distribute this manual’s contents without written permission from Bruns- wick Commercial & Government Products. All rights related to this manual are reserved and protected by Brunswick Commercial & Government Products. Brunswick Commercial & Government Prod- ucts reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, to features, specifications, and model availability. The right is also reserved to change any specification, part, or system without incurring any obliga- tion to update older boats. The information in this manual is based on the latest specifications available at the time of publication. The photographs and illustrations might not depict actual models or equipment, but are intended as representative views for reference only. The continuing accuracy of this manual cannot be guaranteed. Certain features, parts, options, systems, and accessories discussed in this manual might not be found on your boat. Be sure that the operator and at least one other person in the boat are familiar with the contents of this manual. A second person should be able to safely operate the boat if the primary operator is not available. Make this manual available to anyone who will operate this boat. Warranty Information Read the Brunswick Commercial & Gov- ernment Products limited commercial warranty statement located on the inside rear cover of this manual. The statement explains what is covered and what is not covered under the warranty. The statement also explains your responsibilities and obligations as the boat owner. A product registration card was shipped with your boat. Complete this card and mail it to Brunswick Commercial & Government Prod- ucts using the postage-paid envelope sup- plied. We use this information to initiate your warranty coverage and to contact you in case of a safety-related issue with your boat. Include your boat’s Hull Identification Num- ber (HIN) on the product registration card and anytime you contact the factory. See information about your boat’s HIN in Section 6 of this manual. ! CAUTION A hazard that might result in injury or damage to property or equipment. ! WARNING A hazard that could result in death or serious injury. ! DANGER A hazard that will result in death or serious injury. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

Table of Contents T-1 Section 1 - ! Safety Operator Responsibilities ...................... 1-1 Giving Assistance ................................... 1-1 Personal Flotation Devices .................... 1-2 Exhaust Emissions ................................. 1-3 Fire Extinguishers ................................... 1-4 Fires ......................................................... 1-4 Severe Weather ....................................... 1-5 EPIRB ....................................................... 1-5 Boat Load Capacities ............................. 1-6 Capsizing ................................................. 1-6 Swamping ................................................ 1-7 Diving Operations ................................... 1-7 Dive/Rescue Door ................................... 1-8 Proposition 65 Information .................... 1-9 Deck Occupancy Chart ......................... 1-10 Warning Label Chart ............................. 1-12 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

Table of Contents T-2 Section 2 - Boat Operation Pre-operation Checklist ......................... 2-1 Ignition Shutoff Switch ........................... 2-2 Main Engine Key Switch ........................ 2-4 Battery Parallel Switch ........................... 2-6 Starting Procedure ................................. 2-7 Shift and Throttle Control ...................... 2-8 Shifting ............................................. 2-8 Neutral Throttle ................................ 2-8 Speed Control .................................. 2-9 Engine Trim ...................................... 2-9 Engine Gauges ...................................... 2-11 Tachometer .................................... 2-11 Hour Meter ...................................... 2-12 Fuel Gauge ..................................... 2-12 Water Pressure Gauge .................. 2-13 Voltmeter ........................................ 2-13 Trim Gauge ..................................... 2-14 SmartCraft Vessel View® System ....... 2-15 Propellers .............................................. 2-16 Maneuvering ......................................... 2-18 Load Distribution .................................. 2-20 Boat Trim Tabs ..................................... 2-21 Operation ....................................... 2-22 Stopping Procedure ............................. 2-23 Trailering ............................................... 2-24 Safety Checklist ............................ 2-26 Towing ............................................ 2-27 Backing .......................................... 2-28 Lifting and Slinging .............................. 2-29 Safety Warnings ............................ 2-29 Gunwale Lifting Eyes .................... 2-30 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

Table of Contents T-3 Section 3 - Fuel System Safety Warnings ..................................... 3-1 General Description ................................ 3-2 Fuel System Diagram ............................. 3-4 Racor® Gasoline Filter ......................... 3-7 Fuel Gauge and Sending Unit ................ 3-8 Fill and Vent Locations ........................... 3-9 Bonding System .................................... 3-10 Maintenance ................................... 3-10 Repair .............................................. 3-10 Fueling Procedures .............................. 3-11 Safety Warnings ............................. 3-11 Static Electricity ............................. 3-12 General Guidelines ........................ 3-13 Hose Routing ......................................... 3-14 Fill Hose Replacement .......................... 3-14 Removal .......................................... 3-14 Installation ...................................... 3-14 Vent Hose Replacement ....................... 3-15 Removal ......................................... 3-15 Installation ..................................... 3-15 Contaminated Gasoline ....................... 3-16 Blended Fuels ....................................... 3-17 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

Table of Contents T-4 Section 4 - Boat Systems General Description ............................... 4-1 Console Layout ....................................... 4-2 Deck Layout ............................................ 4-4 Steering System ...................................... 4-6 Operation .......................................... 4-7 Going Ahead .................................... 4-7 Going Astern .................................... 4-8 Steering System Diagram ...................... 4-9 Navigation Lights .................................. 4-10 Operation ........................................ 4-10 Bilge Pump ............................................ 4-11 Operation ....................................... 4-12 Trim Tabs ............................................... 4-13 Trim Tab Control Box .................... 4-14 Proper Boat Trim .......................... 4-15 Rough Water .................................. 4-15 Trim Tabs and Engine ................... 4-16 Compass ................................................ 4-17 Deviation ........................................ 4-17 Variation ......................................... 4-17 Night Lighting ................................ 4-17 Battery Parallel Switch ......................... 4-18 T-top Combination Light ...................... 4-19 Cockpit Lighting ................................... 4-19 Siren and Strobe Light ......................... 4-20 Floodlights ............................................ 4-20 Signal Horn .......................................... 4-21 Battery Status Indicator ..................... 4-21 Bilge Pump Special ....................... 4-21 Towing System .................................... 4-22 Towing a Boat ................................ 4-22 Being Towed .................................. 4-23 Swimmer’s Ladder .............................. 4-24 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

Table of Contents T-5 Section 5 - Electrical Systems General Description ................................ 5-1 Batteries ................................................... 5-2 Safety Warnings ............................... 5-2 Capacities ......................................... 5-3 Maintenance ..................................... 5-3 Cleaning ............................................ 5-4 Charging ........................................... 5-5 Grounding and Bonding ......................... 5-6 Definitions ........................................ 5-6 Grounding ........................................ 5-6 Bonding ............................................ 5-7 Battery Switches ..................................... 5-8 Battery Parallel Switch .................... 5-8 Battery OFF-ON Switches ............... 5-9 Bilge Pump Special ......................... 5-9 DC Power Distribution ......................... 5-11 Outboard Engine ............................ 5-11 Bilge Pump ..................................... 5-12 Helm Station Switch Panel ............ 5-13 Accessory Fuse Block .................. 5-14 T-top Fuse Block ............................ 5-15 Electronics Distribution Panel ...... 5-16 DC Circuit Distribution ......................... 5-17 Helm Station Switch Panel ........... 5-17 Accessory Fuse Block .................. 5-19 T-top Fuse Block ........................... 5-19 Electronics Distribution Panel ..... 5-19 Wire Color Chart ................................... 5-20 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

Table of Contents T-6 Section 6 - Boat Maintenance Specifications ......................................... 6-1 Hull Identification Number ..................... 6-2 Options .................................................... 6-3 Hull Maintenance .................................... 6-3 Washing ........................................... 6-3 Waxing ............................................. 6-4 Compounding .................................. 6-4 Gelcoat and Fiberglass Repair ...... 6-4 Trim Care ................................................ 6-5 Aluminum ......................................... 6-5 Deck Hardware ................................. 6-5 Cutwater and Chafe Plates ................... 6-6 Drains and Scuppers .............................. 6-6 Storage and Trailers ............................... 6-7 Trailer Setup ........................................... 6-8 Fuel System ............................................. 6-9 Steering System .................................... 6-10 Approved Steering Fluids ............. 6-11 Batteries ................................................ 6-12 Safety Warnings ............................ 6-12 Capacities ....................................... 6-13 Maintenance ................................... 6-13 Cleaning ......................................... 6-14 Bilge Pump ............................................ 6-15 Trim Tabs .............................................. 6-15 Off-Season Storage .............................. 6-16 Outboard ........................................ 6-16 Batteries ......................................... 6-16 Fuel System ................................... 6-17 Hull Drainage ................................. 6-18 Raw Water Washdown System .... 6-18 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

1-1 Safety Section 1 Operator Responsibilities It is expected by Brunswick Commercial & Govern- ment Products (BCGP) that the personnel authorized to operate this boat are experienced boat handlers familiar with high-performance boating. BCGP cannot predict, nor warn against, every possible hazardous situation related to the operation and maintenance of this boat. If you use a method or procedure different from one outlined in this manual, you must satisfy yourself that your method or procedure will not put your boat, your crew, or other boaters at risk. The safety of this boat and its crew is your responsibility. Always follow these general guidelines when operating this boat: • Always operate this boat within the limits of your skill and experience. If you do not have the appropriate level of experience, ask someone to instruct you. • Understand all of the information contained in this manual, particularly Sections 1 and 2 • Understand the operation of all boat controls and systems • Understand and follow all applicable boating regu- lations • Always use safety equipment and operating procedures that are appropriate for your mission • Never work alone around machinery such as outboard engines, generators, and fire pumps Giving Assistance The 1971 Federal Boat Safety Act grants protection to any person who offers good faith assistance to another boater who is in distress. The “Good Samari- tan” rule will protect you from liability if you act in a rea- sonable and prudent manner while attempting to render assistance during a boating emergency. You should attempt to give assistance when you see a distress signal while boating if you can do so without endangering your boat or your crew. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

1-2 Section 1 Safety Personal Flotation Devices Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) are designed to save lives. It is your responsibility to ensure that the boat has a sufficient number of PFDs for your crew. It is your responsibility to ensure that non-swimmers wear PFDs at all times and that everyone wears a PFD during emergencies, special operations, and severe weather. The United States Coast Guard recognizes four types of wearable devices and one type of throwable device. • Type I – Life preserver, appropriate for off-shore and foul weather. • Type II – Buoyant vest, appropriate for near-shore and inland waters. • Type III – Flotation aid, appropriate for continuous use in calm inland waters. • Type IV – Throwable device, appropriate to throw to a person already in the water. These devices must never be worn as a vest. • Type V – Special-purpose device; includes harnesses, certain jackets, and rafting vests. These vests must be worn while underway to count toward minimum PFD requirements. All PFDs must be easily accessible. They must be removed from their shipping bags and they should be unbuckled. Make sure that everyone knows where the PFDs are located. Make sure that everyone knows how to put one on and correctly adjust it. Check the availability and condition of all PFDs before each mission. TYPE I TYPE II TYPE III TYPE V TYPE IV Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

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