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  • Page 1 190 Montauk Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 “The mission of Boston Whaler is to provide consumers with the ® safest, highest quality, most durable boats in the world”...
  • Page 3 WARNING Operating, servicing and maintaining a recreational marine vessel can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, service your vessel in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when...
  • Page 4 Welcome to the Boston Whaler family! Congratulations on your purchase of a Boston Whaler boat. For over 50 years now, Boston Whaler has been represented by a select group of the best dealers in the boating industry. Boston Whaler depends on this extremely qualified network of dealers to provide you, our customer, with a truly exceptional boating experience.

  • Page 5: History

    And through the years many other demonstrations have proved the toughness and durability of the Boston Whaler hull. And though you may never cut your boat in half, this only goes to show one thing, people whose livelihood and lives depend on boats consistently choose Boston Whaler ®...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Carbon Monoxide (CO) ......1-6 Our Hull ..........2-1 In The Event CO Alarm Activates ..1-6 Hull Identification Number ....2-1 Lifesaving Equipment....... 1-7 Servicing Your Boston Whaler ....2-1 PFD Requirement ........ 1-7 Manufacturer’s Certification ...... 2-1 PFD Classification ........ 1-7 Certification design Category ....2-3 Emergency Situations ......
  • Page 7 Filling the Tank ......... 3-3 Specifications & Dimensions ..... 2-4 Fuel Distribution System ....3-3 Passenger Areas ........2-5 Static Electricity and the Fuel System ..3-3 Recommended Passenger Locations ..2-6 Ethanol-Blended Fuel ......3-4 Location Of Thru-Hull Fittings ....2-7 Filling The Tank ........
  • Page 8 Section 5 • Care & Maintenance Cleaning stubborn Stains ...... 5-8 Routine Care & Maintenance ....5-1 Maintaining Zippers and Hardware .... 5-8 Hull ............ 5-1 Cleaning Acrylic Windscreen ..... 5-8 Waxing the Gel Coat Surfaces ....5-1 Long term Storage & Winterization ... 5-9 Hull Maintenance........

  • Page 9: Preface

    Information in this publication is based on the latest product specifications available at the time of printing. Boston Whaler reserves the right to make changes at any time without prior notice. Boston Whaler is not responsible for specification changes to parts or accessories manufactured by other companies.
  • Page 10 2.Three-Year Limited Warranty on Components Manufactured or Installed By Boston Whaler: (not applicable to 13 Super Sport or 16 Super Sport models): Boston Whaler will repair or replace, at its sole discretion, any components manufactured or installed by Boston Whaler that are defective in factory materials and/or...

  • Page 11: Warranty (Us And Canada)

    7) Failure of the owner to use, maintain, or store the Boat as specified in the Boston Whaler owner’s manual; and any other failure to provide reasonable care and maintenance. Normal wear and tear maintenance items are excluded from warranty coverage including but not limited to filters, bulbs, batteries, bungees, wiper blades, anchor rope, trailer finishes, tires, brakes, bearings, and lights.
  • Page 12 Limited Manufacturer Warranty exceed the fair market value of the product as of the date of the owner’s claim. Acceptance of any product returned or any refund provided by Boston Whaler shall not be deemed an admission that the product is defective. Products that are replaced become the property of Boston Whaler.
  • Page 13 The owner must provide Boston Whaler with a reasonable opportunity to repair, and reasonable access to the Boston Whaler Boat for warranty service and the owner shall pay for all related transportation charges and/or travel time. If the owner cannot deliver the product to such a dealer, written notice must be given to Boston Whaler.
  • Page 14 SAFETY It is your responsibility (as well as the responsibility of any other operator of this Boat) to be familiar with and observe all local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations regarding boating, navigation and boating safety. You and any other operator of this Boat should take a course in boating and boating safety before operation of this Boat and should be completely familiar with all systems regarding safe operation of this Boat.
  • Page 15 2. Three-Year Limited Warranty on Components Manufactured or Installed By Boston Whaler (not applicable to 13 Super Sport or 16 Super Sport models): Boston Whaler will repair or replace, at its sole discretion, any components manufactured or installed by Boston Whaler that are defective in factory materials and/or...
  • Page 16 7) Failure of the owner to use, maintain, or store the Boat as specified in the Boston Whaler owner’s manual; and any other failure to provide reasonable care and maintenance. Normal wear and tear maintenance items are excluded from warranty coverage including but not limited to filters, bulbs, batteries, bungees, wiper blades, anchor rope, trailer finishes, tires, brakes, bearings and lights.
  • Page 17 Boat for inspection to a Boston Whaler dealer authorized to service the product. If the owner cannot deliver the product to such a dealer, written notice must be given to Boston Whaler. Boston Whaler will then arrange for the inspection and any covered repair and the owner shall pay for all related transportation charges and/ or travel time.

  • Page 18: Warranty (Non Us Or Canada)

    30 days of purchase. Notwithstanding anything in this Limited Manufacturer Warranty to the contrary, Boston Whaler reserves the right to reject any warranty transfer request for a Boston Whaler Boat that has been damaged, neglected, or otherwise previously excluded from warranty.

  • Page 19: California Evaporative Emissions Control System Warranty Statement

    • As the SIMW owner, you should however be aware that the Boston Whaler, Inc. may deny you warranty coverage if your spark-ignition marine watercraft or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.

  • Page 20: Privacy Statement

    PRIVACY STATEMENT Thank you for purchasing a boat or requesting information from Boston Whaler! This Privacy Statement is to inform you how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard the personal information you provide to us through your purchases, requests for brochures, product registration cards, promotions, surveys, call centers, or other customer contacts.

  • Page 21: Introduction

    • Contains service and maintenance information. Warranties You must learn to operate this boat as well as read, In addition to the Boston Whaler Limited Warranty ® understand and use this manual. for your boat (See next page), each component and/...

  • Page 22: Section 1 • Safety

    Section 1 • Safety Explanation of Safety Labels Safety Precautions The examples below are of precautions which appear The most important aspect of boating is safety. throughout this manual and must be observed when Although every effort is made to address the operating or servicing your boat.

  • Page 23: Safe Boating Means

    Section 1• Safety Safe Boating Checklist SAFE Boating means: • Knowing the limitations of your boat Before Departure • Following the “RULES of the ROAD” Update checklists when equipment is added or • Keeping a sharp lookout for people and objects modified.

  • Page 24: General Considerations

    Section 1 • Safety General Considerations Boarding • Know how your boat handles under different • Board only one person at a time. conditions. Recognize your limitations and the • Never jump into boat. Step or climb into boat’s limitations. Modify speed in keeping cockpit. with weather, sea and traffic conditions. •...

  • Page 25: Operator's Responsibility

    Section 1• Safety Operator’s Responsibility WARNING Your degree of enjoyment on the water depends on you, your equipment and other people who, like STABILITY HAZARD yourself boat responsibly. As a boat operator you • Load boat properly. The should: manufacturer’s load rating is the maximum allowed under normal •...

  • Page 26: Legally Mandated Equipment (Minimum Required)

    Section 1 • Safety Legally Mandated Equipment Whistle, Horn (Minimum Required) You must have on board, some means of making a loud sound signal. Navigation rules require that Consult your national and state boating law a sound made by any audible device be capable enforcement agency.

  • Page 27: Carbon Monoxide (Co)

    Section 1• Safety Carbon Monoxide can accumulate in dangerous Carbon Monoxide (CO) concentrations anywhere in or around your boat including on back decks, swim platforms, or in DANGER water around generator exhausts. CO can remain in or around your boat at dangerous levels even if your •...

  • Page 28: Lifesaving Equipment

    Section 1 • Safety Lifesaving Equipment DANGER Even strong swimmers can tire quickly in the water and drown due to exhaustion, hypothermia, or both. Even in rainy cold weather, ventilation must be The buoyancy provided by a personal flotation device maintained to avoid Carbon Monoxide poisoning. (PFD) will allow the person who has fallen overboard You will get wet and/or cold.
  • Page 29 Section 1• Safety Type V, Special-Use devices, Type III, Flotation-aid Life sailboat harnesses, white water v e s t i s d e s i g n e d s o t h a t vests, float coats, and hybrid conscious wearers can turn face-up.

  • Page 30: Emergency Situations

    Section 1 • Safety Emergency Situations 2. Making contact: NOTICE • Stop or slow the boat and circle toward the The law requires the operator to assist any person overboard. Never reverse your boat to person or boat in distress as long as rendering pick up someone in the water.

  • Page 31: To Lessen The Danger Of Fire

    Section 1• Safety • If the bilge pump(s) have not automatically DANGER turned ON, switch them ON immediately. • Find the source of the flooding and determine • Fires can spread quickly. Your reaction the best fix. to the fire is important. Have the proper fire fighting equipment close at hand, • Keep the bilge pump running until the flooding and in good working order to respond is under control.

  • Page 32: Collision

    Section 1 • Safety The chances of flooding, swamping or capsizing can steering is virtually useless. If you are in a congested be reduced by being aware of: waterway you will need to react quickly to warn others that you have lost power, propulsion or • Weather steering control and that assistance will be needed.

  • Page 33: Audible Distress Signals

    Section 1• Safety • URGENCY- Other recognized visual distress signals include: • Flames in a bucket “ PA N - PA N , PA N - PA N , PA N - PA N ” (pronounced PAHN-PAHN)-used when • Code flags November & Charlie displayed a person or vessel is in some jeopardy less together.

  • Page 34: Swimming, Diving & Water Skiing

    Section 1 • Safety • If you encounter fog, determine your position, set WARNING a safe course, slow down and alert other boats of your presence with a sound signal. A sudden change in wind direction or speed or an •...

  • Page 35: Water Skiing

    Section 1• Safety Water Skiing Signals Water Skiing Skiing Signals • Always have at least two persons in the boat, Fig. 1.14.1 one at the controls and one who can easily and continuously look at the skier. • Insist that anyone who water skis must know how to swim.
  • Page 36 Section 1 • Safety WARNING DANGER PROPELLER SAFETY SWIMMING/DIVING HAZARD • Before starting your boat, walk to the • Keep clear of areas designated only for stern and look in the water to assure swimmers and skin divers. Recognize there is no one near your propeller. markers used for such areas.

  • Page 37: Ignition Shutdown Safety Switch

    Section 1• Safety Towed Inflatables Ignition Shutdown Safety Switch Towed inflatable types, aka tubes, produce tremendous Fig. 1.16.1 stress on the tow point and rope, far greater than devices like water skis, kneeboards or wake boards. When pulling a tube use both stern eye strong points in combination with a proper tube harness and tow rope.

  • Page 38: Float Plan

    Section 1 • Safety • Distress message capabilities to alert WARNING emergency contact(s) including location, heading, date and time of incident. • Theft deterrent against boat-and-engine Hitting an object in or under the water or boating in dangerous currents can cause serious theft.

  • Page 39: Excessive Noise

    Section 1• Safety • Observe and avoid all security zones. Avoid Excessive Noise commercial port areas, especially those that Many areas regulate noise limits. Even if there are no involve military, cruise line or petroleum laws, courtesy demands that boats operate quietly. facilities.
  • Page 40 HANG TAG, ETHANOL E10 WARNING ...... 2304853 DECAL, WEAR YOUR LANYARD ....... 2156485 It is important to replace any damaged or unreadable label. Call your Boston Whaler WARNING TOW ARCH ..........1590140 dealer for replacement labels. LABEL, CALIFORNIA ARB COMPLIANCE ....2376346 MAXIMUM ENGINE WEIGHT 530 LBS/240 KG ..
  • Page 41 CAUTION, AVOID INJURY, BOAT MOVEMENT ..1836858 NOTICE WARNING FUEL HAZARD ..........2096004 It is important to replace any damaged or WARNING, LEAKING FUEL (CANADA OPTION) ..2175077 unreadable label. Call your Boston Whaler dealer for replacement labels. WARNING, ROTATING PROPELLER ......1903624 DANGER CO TRANSOM ..........1811367 190 Montauk...

  • Page 42: Key To Symbols Used On Controls & Prints

    Section 1 • Safety Key to Symbols on Controls & Prints Although not used in this manual, some of these symbols may be found on the controls, gauges, and hardware on your boat. This page is to help you WARNING NO OPEN FLAME FIRE RISK understand what the symbols mean.
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  • Page 44: Section 2 • General Information

    Servicing Your Boston Whaler When your Whaler requires service or maintenance work, it should be taken to an authorized Boston Whaler dealer. ® To find a Boston Whaler dealer in your area call: ® 1-800-942-5379 (Domestic/International). NO AIR VOIDS HIGH DENSITY CLOSED CELL...
  • Page 45 ® construction standards for small vessels by Transport Replacement Part No. 2304900 Canada. A CE mark means that your Boston Whaler ® AUSTRALIAN BUILDERS PLATE been certified with the applicable International MANUFACTURER: BOSTON WHALER, INC. - USA...

  • Page 46: Certification Design Category

    C: A watercraft given design category C is conditions and load. considered to be designed a wind force up to, If you are re-powering your Boston Whaler , you ® and including 6 and significant wave heights should pay particular attention to the maximum/ up to, and including, 2 m.

  • Page 47: Specifications & Dimensions

    Section 2 • General Information Dimensions & Clearances Fig. 2.4.1 7’ 3” (2.20 m) 5’ 0” (1.52 m) WATERLINE 13” (.33 m) 19’ 4” (5.89 m) 8’0” (2.43 m) Specifications & Dimensions (Specified measurements are approximations and are subject to variance.) Swamped Capacity 4,000 lbs 1814 kg...

  • Page 48: Passenger Areas

    Section 2 • General Information Passenger Areas Deck Occupancy Fig. 2.5.1 Working deck This area is intended for occupation ONLY while mooring, anchoring, loading/unloading or when the boat is at rest. NEVER operate the engine while loading or unloading swimmers/divers from the swim platform/ladder.

  • Page 49: Recommended Passenger Locations

    Section 2 • General Information Recommended Passenger Locations Recommended Seating & On-Plane Locations Fig. 2.6.1 WARNING NEVER allow passengers to ride in an area (i.e. bow, gunnels, transom, etc.) that will pose a hazard to themselves or the boat. RECOMMENDED SEATING RECOMMENDED ON-PLANE while moored, at idle or at speed under 5 mph LOCATIONS...

  • Page 50: Location Of Thru-Hull Fittings

    If the through hull fittings need to be replaced, it is recommended that an authorized Boston Whaler dealer perform this type of repair. Through hull fittings that are improperly installed ® can cause premature hull failure and may void the Boston Whaler limited warranty. ® NOTICE A standard 1”...

  • Page 51: Features

    Section 2 • General Information Features Features Fig. 2.8.1 NAVIGATION LIGHT STAINLESS STEEL BOW & SIDE RAIL BOW CLEAT ANCHOR LOCKER FISHBOX/STORAGE LOW PROFILE BOW RAIL (P&S) (OPTION) CUP HOLDERS (P&S) 72 QT (68.4 L) COOLER W/CUSHION AND BACKREST (OPTION) CONSOLE TEAK BOARDING STEPS (P&S) (OPTION) REVERSIBLE PILOT SEAT WITH LOCKING...

  • Page 52: Control Station Features

    Section 2 • General Information Control Station Features Control Station Fig. 2.9.1 STAINLESS STEEL GRAB RAIL THROTTLE/GEARSHIFT CONTROL ACRYLIC WINDSCREEN COURTESY LIGHT MAGNETIC COMPASS EMERGENCY ENGINE SHUTDOWN SWITCH 52” REMOVABLE ANCHOR LIGHT (OPTION) AUXILIARY BILGE SWITCH (CE OPTION) CUP HOLDERS (4) STAINLESS STEEL STEERING WHEEL VHF RADIO ANTENNA (OPTION) IGNITION...
  • Page 53 Section 2 • General Information Control Station Features (Cont’d) Control Station Fig. 2.10.1 12V ACCESSORY RECEPTACLE USB/MP3 INPUT (OPTION) CONSOLE STORAGE TRAY REMOVABLE BOW NAV LIGHT (OPTION) 2-10 190 Montauk...

  • Page 54: Notable Options

    Section 2 • General Information Notable Options Notable Options Fig. 2.11.1 TOW ARCH W/SKI PYLON FOUR STROKE MERCURY ENGINE PORT & STARBOARD CUSHIONS W/REMOVABLE BACKRESTS PEDESTAL FISHING SEAT* SUN LOUNGE** BOW CUSHIONS CONSOLE MOUNTED ROD HOLDERS (4) 72QT (68 L) COOLER W/CUSHION & BACKREST* 65QT (62 L) YETI COOLER W/CUSHION &...
  • Page 55 Section 2 • General Information Notable Options (Cont’d) Options (Cont’d) Fig. 2.12.1 TEAK SWIM PLATFORM* LOW PROFILE STERN RAIL (P&S)** TEAK BOARDING STEPS (P&S) * Must select teak package LOW PROFILE BOW RAILS (P&S)*** ** Deletes standard stern rail *** Deletes standard bow rail T-TOP W/5 ROD HOLDERS AND STORAGE BAG BOW TOW EYE LIVEWELL W/BLUE INTERIOR...

  • Page 56: Control Station Switch Panel

    Section 2 • General Information Control Station Switch Panel Switch/Instrument Panel, Analog Fig. 2.13.1 BILGE HORN CRTSY NAV/ANC PUMP LIGHT SPEEDOMETER TACHOMETER TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER MONTAUK HORN SWITCH NAV/ANC SWITCH COURTESY LIGHT SWITCH BILGE PUMP SWITCH ACCESSORY SWITCH HORN BREAKER ......10 AMPS NAV/ANC BREAKER ......

  • Page 57: Gear Shift & Throttle Control

    Section 2 • General Information SmartCraft VesselView MOBILE Gear shift/Throttle VesselView MOBILE connects the SmartCraft Fig. 2.14.1 data network to your iPhone or android mobile device via Bluetooth Low Energy4.0(BLE). With VesselView MOBILE you have the power of SmartCraft on your mobile device with all the digital data your SmartCraft engine supports plus new features such as:...

  • Page 58: Power Trim & Tilt

    Section 2 • General Information Steering Torque Power Trim & Tilt Propeller steering torque will cause your boat ATTENTION to pull in one direction. This steering torque is a Ensure continuous visibility of other boats, normal result of your outboard not trimmed with swimmers and obstacles during bow-up the propeller shaft parallel to the water surface.

  • Page 59: Seating & Storage

    Section 2 • General Information Seating & Storage Seating and Storage Fig. 2.16.1 PEDESTAL FISHING SEAT (OPTION)* REMOVABLE BACKREST (P&S) (OPTION) SUN LOUNGE (OPTION)** STERN SEATING (P&S) (OPTION) BOW CUSHION (OPTION) REVERSIBLE PILOT SEAT W/ LOCKING TACKLE DRAWERS (OPTION)* BACKREST/STORAGE UNDERNEATH FIRE EXTINGUISHER POCKET FISHBOX/STORAGE 72QT (68 L) COOLER W/CUSHION...

  • Page 60: Navigation Lighting

    Section 2 • General Information When not being used, the aft pole light can be stowed Navigation Lighting in clips located on the starboard aft cockpit area. Your boat comes equipped with navigation lighting for your safety. Regulations state that all boats must NOTICE display navigation lights between sunset and sunrise When using the optional SUN-TOP, make certain...

  • Page 61: Trolling Motor Panel (Option)

    Section 2 • General Information Trolling Motor Panel (Option) Trolling motor (Option) If equipped, the trolling motor receptacle is located Fig. 2.18.2 at the bow of the boat. The panel is wired for 12V & 24V and includes a 12V accessory receptacle. Your boat has reinforced areas of the bow that will make it easier to mount a trolling motor.

  • Page 62: Bow Tow Eye (Option)

    Section 2 • General Information Bow Tow Eye (Option) Towing a disabled boat: If possible, create a bridle with a line around the WARNING hull or superstructure or use spring lines to secure the towed vessel to the towing vessel (See below). PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD Either of these methods will distribute the load over Towing or being towed stresses the boat(s).

  • Page 63: Canvas (Option)

    TRAILER THE CANVAS SUN-TOP IN THE OPEN YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL PACKET FOR COMPLETE POSITION. INSTRUCTIONS, INFORMATION AND WARRANTY. Consult your Boston Whaler® dealer or check with Ski/Tow Arch (Option) your owner’s manual before using any chemical If equipped, the tow arch provides for recreational treatments on your canvas.

  • Page 64: Propeller

    In some situations you may wish to change with your Boston Whaler dealer. All propellers ® the propeller to give your boat slightly different are designed to provide maximum forward thrust, performance characteristics.

  • Page 65: Docking, Lifting And Trailering

    Section 2 • General Information Docking, lifting and trailering Lifting DANGER Cleat Locations Fig. 2.22.1 Use only the lifting points specified. Using the cleats for lifting is dangerous and could cause serious injury or death. The bow eye is used to haul out and hold your boat onto a trailer.

  • Page 66: Trailering

    Section 2 • General Information For long term lifting or storage, use flat, wide • Trailers equipped with rollers instead of bunks belt-type slings and spreaders long enough to keep can damage the foam sandwich hull of your pressure from gunwales. DO NOT place slings where boat and should never be used.

  • Page 67: Trailering With Disc Brakes

    Section 2 • General Information Trailering With Disc Brakes However, if the trailer has been idle for an extended period of time or has been frequently submerged in The brakes on your trailer are designed to energize saltwater without being flushed out, severe corrosion automatically when the tow vehicle’s brakes are can occur.

  • Page 68: Trailer Description

    Section 2 • General Information Trailer description Single Axle Bunk Trailer (Typical) Fig. 2.25.1 TONGUE/BALL HITCH RECEIVER SWING TONGUE TONGUE HINGE PIN WINCH STAND/ASSEMBLY CABLE ROLLER WINCH SAFETY CHAIN TRAILER FRAME SIDE LIGHT FENDER W/ STEPS TAILLIGHT (HIDDEN) TIE-DOWN EYE BUNK ASSEMBLY RADIAL TIRES (OPTION) SPARE TIRE (OPTION)
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  • Page 70: Section 3 • Systems & Components

    Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation Bilge Pump Bilge Pump Maintenance The bilge pump located under the motorwell hatch in Fig. 3.1.3 the aft bilge is rated at 1100 GPH (4164 LPH). The pump is activated automatically by a mercury-free float switch when the water in the bilge reaches a predetermined level.

  • Page 71: Fuel System

    Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation and may also be responsible for the cost of clean up, CAUTION which can be substantial. Use rags or sponges to soak up fuel or oily waste, Use of improper fuel can seriously damage your engine.

  • Page 72: Fuel Vent

    Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation off the fuel nozzle when the tank is full, similar to an Fuel tank Your boat is equipped with a low permeation crosslink automotive fuel system. The tank is filled when the Polyethylene fuel tank with a usable fuel capacity of fuel fill nozzle has shut itself off the second time.

  • Page 73: Static Electricity And The Fuel System

    Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation • Fueling should never be done at night except Static Electricity and the Fuel System in well-lighted areas. DANGER • Always keep the fuel nozzle in contact with the fuel fill plate or the edge of the fuel tank •...

  • Page 74: Filling The Tank

    Engine problems can also result Your Boston Whaler dealer will have recommendations from the reduced ethanol/fuel mixture left in the regarding filters that meet Mercury’s specifications.

  • Page 75: Starting The Engine

    Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation • Run engine(s) for 10 minutes. Ignition Switch Fig. 3.6.1 • Shut OFF fuel valve. Allow engine to run until it stops. • Top off fuel tank, leaving space for expansion. DO NOT fill to point of overflow.

  • Page 76: Warming Up The Engine

    Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation • When engine starts, Stopping the Engine release key. The key will • Be sure that the gear return to the “ON” shift and throttle position. control handle is in the NEUTRAL position Warming Up the Engine •...

  • Page 77: Reversible Pilot Seat Livewell (Option)

    Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation Reversible Pilot Seat Livewell (Option) Livewell Flow Control Valve If equipped, the livewell located in the reversible Fig. 3.8.2 pilot seat will keep bait fish alive by circulating fresh seawater through the tank. ATTENTION Increase Flow Decrease Flow...

  • Page 78: Entertainment System (Option)

    Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation • Press the ‘source’ button and cycle to USB. Entertainment System (Option) The entertainment system on your boat consists • Press ‘menu’ and select DISK. of a Fusion AM/FM stereo w/four (4) waterproof ®...

  • Page 79: Anchoring

    Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation and stretches, it also can be stored wet and is easy Anchoring to handle. Add a length of chain between the anchor The boat is equipped with an anchor storage and the nylon line to aid in setting of the anchor. compartment located in the bow of the boat.

  • Page 80: Lowering The Anchor

    Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation Lowering The Anchor Anchor Light The anchor light, a white light which can be seen NOTICE from all directions (360 ), must be displayed when you are anchored, from sunset to sunrise, in open Before using the anchor be sure the anchor water where other vessels can approach you.
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  • Page 82: Section 4 • Electrical

    Section 4 • Electrical System Electrical System DANGER DC Electrical System Batteries contain sulfuric acid which is The electrical system on the 190 Montauk is powered dangerous and can cause serious injury. by one (1) battery. The battery is charged by the AVOID contact with skin, eyes and clothing.

  • Page 83: Main Dc Breakers

    Section 4 • Electrical System battery remains discharged, the process continues CAUTION until recharging the battery becomes impossible. If the battery does become run down be sure to NEVER reset a breaker without first determining and correcting the cause of the trip. Should recharge it as soon as possible.

  • Page 84: Accessory Receptacle

    Section 4 • Electrical System 12 Volt Accessory Receptacle Battery Switch Fig. 4.3.1 NOTICE DO NOT insert a cigarette lighter into this receptacle. Damage to the unit & system could occur. Your boat is equipped with a 12 volt accessory receptacle located on the aft wall of the console storage tray (See fig.

  • Page 85: Trolling Motor Wiring (Option)

    Section 4 • Electrical System Trolling Motor Wiring (Option) Trolling Motor Connection (12V) Your trolling motor manual will have location and Using the supplied 12 foot extension cord, connect connection instructions for the motor wiring. Read the BLACK and RED leads (See figure 4.3.2) to your trolling motor wiring by crimping and heat shrinking and understand the manual before proceeding to the butt connectors.

  • Page 86: Electrical Schematics & Harnesses

    ® requirements which meet all the ABYC-11 standards. Instead, we suggest that you take your boat to an The following chart outlines the gauge, color and authorized Boston Whaler dealer for electrical ® function of the wiring used. service.
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  • Page 88 Section 4 • Electrical System Switch and Breaker Panel Schematic Fig. 4.7.1 190 Montauk...
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  • Page 90: Section 5 • Care & Maintenance

    Only use solvents in a well ventilated area and keep all solvents away from open flame and any Check with your Boston Whaler dealer for ® other forms of ignition. recommendations on a compatible rubbing compound...

  • Page 91: Hull Maintenance

    NEVER apply tape or any other type of adhesives directly to the painted surfaces on your boat. Contact your Boston Whaler dealer for more ® information on the prevention and treatment of hull Use care when covering your boat’s painted surfaces...

  • Page 92: Bottom Painting A Bare Hull

    If the water beads up or separates, continue scrubbing the surface. When the water Following is an abbreviated section on painting your sheets off, the wax contaminate has been removed. hull bottom. Your Boston Whaler dealer should ® have information on properly painting your boat’s...

  • Page 93: Rubrail Care

    Areas which have been torn or are affected by heavy • Allow wax to dry, then polish and buff. abrasion will have to have the damaged section replaced. Please see your Boston Whaler dealer for ® this type of repair.

  • Page 94: Aluminum Care

    Section 5 • Care & Maintenance Even the finest cleaning powders can scratch or Apply an aluminum protectorate at least twice each burnish a mill-rolled surface. On polished finishes, year, more frequently as conditions warrant. Neglect rubbing or wiping should be done in the direction of will cause pitting of the surface which cannot be the polish lines, NOT across them.

  • Page 95: Cleaning Your Instrument Gauges

    Section 5 • Care & Maintenance • Seemingly permanent stains like ballpoint ink Powder Coated Surfaces can be cleaned with active solvents such as If equipped, the T-top frame and/or tow arch on your nail polish remover when applied with a soft boat has been manufactured with a powder coating.

  • Page 96: Touch-Up Procedure

    It is highly recommended that you DO NOT reduced by chemical treatment of canvas items. penetrate the powder coating on your boat by securing equipment or other objects onto Consult your Boston Whaler dealer or check your ® the coated surface. If necessary, contact the canvas manufacturer’s manual BEFORE using any...

  • Page 97: Cleaning Stubborn Stains

    Section 5 • Care & Maintenance Cleaning Acrylic Windscreen Cleaning Stubborn Stains Soak fabric for approximately twenty minutes in • Rinse windscreen thoroughly with clear water a mild solution consisting of no more than 1/2 to remove any dust, dirt particles, salt water cup (4 oz.) of bleach and 1/4 cup (2 oz.) of natural or environmental agents before applying soap per gallon of lukewarm water (not to exceed...

  • Page 98: Long Term Storage & Winterization

    Section 5 • Care & Maintenance • Fog the engine while it is running. Spray until Long Term Storage & Winterization it stalls. Long periods of storage, winter lay-up and/or non- use, common to boats, create unique problems. When • Run fuel which has been treated with preparing to store a boat for extended periods of two conditioner and stabilizer through the months or more it is best to make sure that the boat...

  • Page 99: After Long Term Storage

    Section 5 • Care & Maintenance After Long Term Storage NOTICE At least annually, inspect your fuel system for leaks. You should check the fuel tank area below the floor Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for for liquid fuel, or a strong odor of gasoline before long term storage of your battery(s).

  • Page 100: Trailer Storage

    Section 5 • Care & Maintenance Used antifreeze or any winterization fluids, should Trailer Storage not be disposed of into sanitary sewers or publicly Repeatedly immersing the trailer in water during boat owned treatment plants. launching can cause a variety of problems. Water seeping into the wheel hubs will cause the grease to Persons who have any questions regarding recycling emulsify and can prematurely corrode the bearings.

  • Page 101: Reinforcement Location Diagram

    Section 5 • Care & Maintenance Reinforcement Location Diagram 190 Montauk 5-12...

  • Page 102: Maintenance Log

    Section 5 • Care & Maintenance Fill out the log below after scheduled service or maintenance is performed. MAINTENANCE LOG ENGINE SERVICED DATE HOURS MAINTENANCE PERFORMED NOTES 190 Montauk 5-13...
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