Boston Whaler 130 Super Sport User Manual

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130 Super Sport 130 Super Sport “The mission of Boston Whaler ® is to provide consumers with the safest, highest quality, most durable boats in the world” ...

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iii 130 Super Sport R 1958, The legend is born as company founder Dick Fisher demonstrates a Boston Whaler’s total unsinkability. R T H E U N S I N K A B L E L E G E N D TM Welcome to the...

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iv 130 Super Sport R HISTORY In 1958, company founder Richard T. Fisher introduced the first Boston Whaler ® boat in Braintree, Massachussetts. It featured two signifi cant innovations: first, its twin sponson hull design produced superior sta...

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v 130 Super Sport R Welcome Letter ..........................................iii History ......................................................iv Preface ..................................................... vii Privacy Statement .......................

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vi 130 Super Sport R Features ................................................. 2-7 Optional Features .................................... 2-8 Recommended Seating .......................... 2-10 Gear Shift & Throttle Control .................. 2-...

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vii 130 Super Sport R This Owner’s Manual has been written to provide specifi c information about your boat and it should be read carefully. Keep this booklet with the Manuals in the Owner’s Manual Packet. The Owner’s Manual Packet has been ...

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viii 130 Super Sport R 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 purchas...

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ix 130 Super Sport R Boston Whaler provides the following Limited Warranty to the original retail owner of its 2010 model year boats, if purchased from an authorized Boston Whaler Dealer and operated under normal, non-commercial use (“Boat”), su...

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x 130 Super Sport R Internet Address: www.whaler.com World Headquarters, 100 Whaler Way, Edgewater, FL 32141 Exclusions: Except as expressly set out herein, all warranties provided by the manufacturers and distributors of components, equipment, and...

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xi 130 Super Sport R Boston Whaler Factory Authorized Accessory Boston Whaler provides the following Limited Warranty to the original retail owner of any factory-authorized accessory for the 2009 model year 13 Super Sport and 15 Super Sport, if purc...

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xii 130 Super Sport R INTRODUCTION The material here and in the rest of the Owner’s Manual Packet: • Gives you basic safety information; • Describes the features of your boat; • Describes the equipment on your boat; • Describes...

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1-1 130 Super Sport Section 1 • Safety R Warning Labels Mounted at key locations throughout your boat are warning labels (See page 1-19) which advise the owner/operator of imperative safety precautions to follow when operating and/or servicing ...

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1-2 130 Super Sport Section 1• Safety R Boat position-secure on trailer Tiedowns-tight Winch-locked Trailer hitch-connected Safety chains-attached Swing tongue-secured with safety clip Engine clearance-in trailering position (See engine...

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1-3 130 Super Sport Section 1 • Safety R General Considerations • Know how your boat handles under different conditions. Recognize your limitations and the boat’s limitations. Modify speed in keeping with weather, sea and traffi...

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1-4 130 Super Sport Section 1• Safety R STABILITY HAZARD • Load boat properly. The manufacturer’s load rating is the maximum allowed under normal conditions. Adjust downward if weather, water or other cond...

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1-5 130 Super Sport Section 1 • Safety R Legally Mandated Equipment (Minimum Required) Consult your national and state boating law enforcement agency. The following equipment is the minimum required by the U.S. Coast Guard for a boat less than 2...

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1-6 130 Super Sport Section 1• Safety R Carbon Monoxide is an oderless, colorless, and tasteless, extremely toxic gas produced by engines, heaters, stoves or generators. When inhaled it combines with hemoglobin in the blood, preventing absorpti...

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1-7 130 Super Sport Section 1 • Safety R ! DANGER Even in rainy cold weather, ventilation must be maintained to avoid Carbon Monoxide poisoning. You will get wet and/or cold. BLOCKING EXHAUSTS GOOD AIR FLOW OPERATING AT SLOW SPEED OR DEAD IN WAT...

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1-8 130 Super Sport Section 1• Safety R Type III, Flotation-aid Life vest is designed so that conscious wearers can turn face-up. Often designed for comfort while engaged in water skiing or other forms of water activities. Type IV, Th...

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1-9 130 Super Sport Section 1 • Safety R There are three (3) steps that must be taken when a person has fallen overboard: 1. Returning to the victim: • Immediately make everyone onboard aware that someone is overboard and keep the victim...

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1-10 130 Super Sport Section 1• Safety R CAPSIZING • “Capsized” is when a boat is on its side or completely upside-down (usually as a result of wave action, improper loading or load shifting). • Always wear your PFD, or have it ...

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1-11 130 Super Sport Section 1 • Safety R steering is virtually useless. If you are in a congested waterway you will need to react quickly to warn others that you have lost power, propulsion or steering control and that assistance will be needed...

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1-12 130 Super Sport Section 1• Safety R Other recognized visual distress signals include: • Flames in a bucket • Code flags November & Charlie displayed together. • Black square & ball on orange background fl ag �...

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1-13 130 Super Sport Section 1 • Safety R A sudden change in wind direction or speed or an increase in wave height indicates deteriorating weather. ! WARNING 2 Red fl ags winds 34 - 47 knots (38 - 54 mph) Weather Warning Penants Fig. 1.13.1 ...

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1-14 130 Super Sport Section 1• Safety R Water Skiing Signals Turn – Arm raised, circle with index fi nger extended. Turn Right – Extend arm out from body to the right. Turn Left – Extend arm out from body to the...

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1-15 130 Super Sport Section 1 • Safety R 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...

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1-16 130 Super Sport Section 1• Safety R To avoid boating in unsafe areas where there are underwater obstructions, shallow water, unnavigable conditions such as dangerous currents, and others, you must chart a course. this means having and usin...

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1-17 130 Super Sport Section 1 • Safety R Hitting an object in or under the water or boating 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 wat...

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1-18 130 Super Sport Section 1• Safety R Mounted at key locations throughout the boat (See fi gure 1.19.1), warning labels advise the owner/ operator of imperative safety precautions to follow when operating and/or servicing equipment. DO NOT R...

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1-19 130 Super Sport Section 1 • Safety R Carbon monoxide (CO) can cause brain damage or death. Engine and generator exhaust contains odorless and colorless carbon monoxide gas. Carbon monoxide will be around the back of the boat when engines or...

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1-20 130 Super Sport Section 1• Safety R STOP 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 understand w...

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2-1 130 Super Sport Section 2 • General Information R Boston Whaler ® is dedicated to creating a superior product which will provide comfort, performance, safety and dependability. All of our boats comply with the safety standards set by the U...

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2-2 130 Super Sport Section 2 • General Information R 4 BOS T ON WHALER, INC . 130 SUPER SPORT 30 C kW 441 kg Canada RATINGS IN FAIR WEATHER - RECOMMENDATIONS PAR BEAU TEMPS 441 972 3 30 40 130 SUPER SPORT Fisheries and Oceans Canada ...

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2-3 130 Super Sport Section 2 • General Information R Power Capacity Always adjust the speed and direction of the craft to the varying sea conditions. NOTICE • DO NOT Exceed the maximum engine power rating stated on the certifi cation plat...

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2-4 130 Super Sport Section 2 • General Information R Overall Length 13’3” 4.03 m Bridge Clearance (no top) 2’9” 0.88 m Bridge Clearance (Sun- Top) 5’11” 1.55 m Boat on Trailer 1 5’ 1.50 m Beam 5’10” 1.78 m Draft, (Hul...

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2-5 130 Super Sport Section 2 • General Information R 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 t...

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2-6 130 Super Sport Section 2 • General Information R Through Hull Fittings Fig. 2.6.1 1 2 BOW LOCKER DRAIN COCKPIT DRAIN Location of Thru-Hull Fittings NOTICE • Depending on the type of boat you have, you may have underwater fi ttings. Any ...

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2-7 130 Super Sport Section 2 • General Information R A N C H N A 12V 40 ELPT EFI FOUR STROKE MERCURY ENGINE BATTERY BOX W/HOLD DOWN STRAP PORT STAINLESS STEEL SIDE RAIL NAV/ANCH SWITCH STAINLESS STEEL STEERING WHEEL CONSOLE CUP HOLDER ALL AR...

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2-8 130 Super Sport Section 2 • General Information R OR 25 ELPT FOURSTROKE MERCURY ENGINE BENCH SEAT CUSHIONS CONSOLE SIDE SEAT COOLER CONSOLE SIDE SEAT COOLER CUSHION MESH STORAGE NET BOW CUSHION SUN LOUNGE SPORT STEERING WHEEL 1 2 3 4 5 Feature...

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2-9 130 Super Sport Section 2 • General Information R A N C H N A 12V POWER AS/PS MUTE + VOLUME VOLUME _ CAT CAT _ + MODE SEL LO/DX INFO BAND EQ DX BASS SCROLL SEARCH 6 5 4 3 2 1 JENSON AUDIO MENU TUNE/TRK SEEK TUNE/TRK SEEK CARRY-ON RAIL-MOU...

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2-10 130 Super Sport Section 2 • General Information R Recommended Seating & On-Plane Locations Fig. 2.10.1 Recommended Seating NEVER allow passengers to ride in an area (i.e. bow, gunnels, transom, etc.) that will pose a hazard to themselve...

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2-11 130 Super Sport Section 2 • General Information R To reverse power, bring the control lever back to engage the reverse gear and increase the reverse thrust. The throttle control regulates the RPM of the engine. Regulating the RPM of the eng...

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2-12 130 Super Sport Section 2 • General Information R When operating in reduced visibility or at night it is only prudent to slow the boats speed and keep a “proper lookout”. It is important that you understand A three-position switch, loca...

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2-13 130 Super Sport Section 2 • General Information R Your 130 Super Sport is equipped with a Telefl ex no-feedback steering system. The Teleflex no-feedback steering system has a clutch mechanism which prevents the engine torque from being fe...

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2-14 130 Super Sport Section 2 • General Information R Docking Your 130 Super Sport is fi tted with a bow eye, two (2) stern cleats and two (2) stern eyes. The bow eye is located in the anchor locker. The stern cleats are located on the inboard...

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2-15 130 Super Sport Section 2 • General Information R Belaying Knot Fig. 2.15.1 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) ! CAUTION Long term li...

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2-16 130 Super Sport Section 2 • General Information R Safety Chains - Safety chains are also important; the chains are connected to the trailer and should be of suffi cient length to reach the frame of the tow vehicle and should be long enough...

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3-1 Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation 130 Super Sport R The 130 Super Sport is equipped for a gasoline fuel system. There is a 6.6 Gal.(24.9 L) removable fuel tank located on the starboard side under the bench seat. A...

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3-2 130 Super Sport Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation R • NEVER fuel your boat in unsafe conditions such as suspended on a sling or in a situation that increases the likelihood of static discharge. • NEV...

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3-3 Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation 130 Super Sport R REFER TO THE “DO’S AND DON’TS AT THE GAS PUMP” DVD IN YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL PACKET FOR MORE INFORMATION. Ethanol-Blended Fuels Ethanol is an oxygenated hy...

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3-4 130 Super Sport Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation R Storage Fuel Systems with Portable tanks: Most portable fuel tanks have closable vents. Close the vent while in storage to prevent air from entering the tank. Lon...

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3-5 Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation 130 Super Sport R Start Engine: The ignition for the 130 Super Sport is located on the aft of the gear shift/throttle control unit. • Turn key to “Start” position and h...

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3-6 130 Super Sport Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation R Stopping the Engine • Reduce engine speed and be sure that the gear shift and throttle control handle is in the NEUTRAL position • Turn K...

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3-7 Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation 130 Super Sport R A N C H N A 12 V POWE R AS/PS MUTE + VOL UME VOLUME _ CA T CA T _ + MODE SEL LO /D X INFO BAND EQ DX BAS S SCROLL SEARCH 6 5 4 3 2 1 JENSO N A UDIO MEN U TUN...

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3-8 130 Super Sport Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation R Lift the bow locker lid up and out of the way. Assure the retractable leg under the starboard section is in the support position and locked in place. Insert the...

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3-9 Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation 130 Super Sport R Wrap the fabric fl ap under the edge of the bench and press the snaps (3 forward and aft) onto the snap receivers. Bench Seat Cushions (Option) Fig. 3.9.1 Ben...

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3-10 130 Super Sport Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation R The rate of circulating oxygen can be regulated by adjusting the variable control on the face of the livewell (See fi g. 3.10.1). Carry-On Livewell (Option) The...

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3-11 Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation 130 Super Sport R • Push the spring loaded retaining pin from the cockpit side, turn the pin so that the groove on the pin inside the bracket is facing down...

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3-12 130 Super Sport Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation R Anchoring The 130 Super Sport is equipped with an anchor storage compartment located in the bow of the boat. Because there are a variety of anchors, with a var...

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3-13 Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation 130 Super Sport R Bow Height Rode Rode length = (bow height + water depth) X Scope Proper Anchoring Fig. 3.12.1 Water Depth • Be sure there is adequate rode. • Secure rode to bo...

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4-1 Section 4 • Electrical System 130 Super Sport R Electrical Systems DC Electrical System The electrical system on the 130 Super Sport is powered by one (1) lead-acid battery. The battery is charged by the engine when the engine is running. Th...

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4-2 130 Super Sport Section 4 • Electrical System R • NEVER use an open fl ame in the battery storage area. • Avoid striking sparks near the battery. • A battery will explode if a fl ame or spark ignites the free hydrogen given...

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4-3 Section 4 • Electrical System 130 Super Sport R The electrical schematics on the following pages pertain to the electrical system in your boat. The schematics were generated by technicians in the Boston Whaler ® Engineering Department and ...

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4-4 130 Super Sport Section 4 • Electrical System R 130 Super Sport Wiring Diagram (CE Option) Fig.4.4.2 IGN. SEND. GND. 130 Super Sport Wiring Diagram Fig.4.4.1 IGN. SEND. GND. ...

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5-1 Section 5 • Care & Maintenance R 130 Super Sport Routine Care & Maintenance Routine inspection, service and maintenance of your boat, boat systems and components are vital to assure your safety, as well as prolonging the life of you...

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5-2 Section 5 • Care & Maintenance R 130 Super Sport Hull Maintenance If using a pressure washer to clean the hull and deck surfaces of your boat it is important that you use the wide fan nozzle only and move the spray head in a continuous m...

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5-3 Section 5 • Care & Maintenance R 130 Super Sport will be dragged into the scratches and will reduce the adhesion properties of the paint. Remove any mold release wax that may be present using fi berglass surface prep solvent and a scrub...

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5-4 Section 5 • Care & Maintenance R 130 Super Sport Rubrail Care The rubrail on your boat is constructed of an injected high density PVC vinyl material which laboratory tests have proven to be highly resistant to staining, fading and cracki...

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5-5 Section 5 • Care & Maintenance R 130 Super Sport To Clean Your Cushions • Remove ordinary dirt and smudges with a mild soap and water solution. Dry with a soft, lint- free cloth or towel. • More diffi cult stains can be clea...

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5-6 Section 5 • Care & Maintenance R 130 Super Sport Maintaining a good appearance • After each use, especially if used in salt water areas, rinse the canvas completely with fresh cold water. On a regular basis • Brush off any...

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5-7 Section 5 • Care & Maintenance R 130 Super Sport Cleaning Stubborn Stains Soak fabric for approximately twenty minutes in a mild solution consisting of no more than 1/2 cup (4 oz.) of bleach and 1/4 cup (2 oz.) of natural soap per gallon...

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5-8 Section 5 • Care & Maintenance R 130 Super Sport • Disconnect the battery cables (negative cable fi rst). • Remove the battery from the boat. • Clean the terminal ends of the cables and battery teminals with a solutio...

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5-9 Section 5 • Care & Maintenance R 130 Super Sport Clean the deck with soap, hot water and a stiff brush to clean up any oil spills. Deck It is important to raise the bow of the boat enough to allow for proper drainage of water from the de...

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5-10 Section 5 • Care & Maintenance R 130 Super Sport Reinforcement Locations Your boat has been manufactured with reinforcement in various locations throughout the deck. In the event you wish to add equipment to your boat which requires you ...

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5-11 Section 5 • Care & Maintenance R 130 Super Sport 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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