Boston Whaler 270 Outrage User manual

The mission of Boston Whaler is to

provide consumers with the

safest, highest quality, most durable

boats in the world

INFORMATION IN THIS PUBLICATION IS BASED ON THE LATEST PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AVAILABLE AT PRINTING, BOSTON WHALER® BOATS, INC. RESERVES THE RIGHT

TO MAKE CHANGES ATANYTIME WITHOUT NOTICE, IN THE COLORS, EQUIPMENT, SPECIFICATIONS, MATERIALS AND PRICES OF ALL MODELS, OR TO DISCONTINUE MODELS.

SHOULD 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. THE FOLLOWING ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF THE BRUNSWICK CORPORATION:

270 OUTRAGE, BOSTON WHALER®. MRP #1687665

Rev B 05/19/04

This Owners Manual has been written to provide specific information about your boat and it should be read carefully.

Keep this booklet in the Owners Manual Packet. The Owners Manual Packet has been compiled to help you operate

your boat with safety and pleasure. It contains details of the boat, the e uipment supplied or fitted, its systems and

information on its operation and maintenance. Please familiarize yourself with the boat and its operation before

using it. If this is your first boat, or you are changing to a type of boat you are not familiar with, for your own comfort

and safety, please ensure that you obtain handling and operating experience before assuming command of your

boat. Your Boston Whaler® dealer or local Yacht Club will be pleased to advise you of marine safety classes and safe

boating classes in your area.

Introduction

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Boston Whaler founder

Richard T. Fisher demon-

strating one of the fea-

tures that has made Bos-

ton Whaler the “Unsink-

able Legend” in this 1961

LIFE Magazine Photo.

Richard T. Fisher was

posthumously inducted

into the National Marine

Manufacturer’s Associa-

tion (NMMA) Hall of Fame

on September 26, 1996

for accomplishments

made in marine engineer-

ing and construction.

History

In 1958, company founder Richard T. Fisher introduced the first Boston Whaler boat in Braintree, Massachussetts. It

featured two significant innovations: first, its twin sponson hull design produced superior stability and a remarkably

dry ride; second, its uni ue foam core construction made the boat not only durable, but unsinkable as well. Fisher took

every opportunity to illustrate the uni ue characteristics of the Boston Whaler. His most famous demonstration was

captured 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 demon-

strations 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 because of their seaworthiness, dependablility and the inherent safety of a hull that wont sink even if

severely damaged. Boston Whalers are built to last. For over 40 years Boston Whaler® has strived to make each

model better, providing you with a safe and fun boating experience. That is the reason we offer a 10 year limited

transferable warranty. It is also an excellent reason why you can trust the safety of your family and friends to a Boston

Whaler.

PLEASE KEEP THIS BOOK AND OTHER MATERIALS IN A SECURE PLACE, AND BE SURE TO HAND IT

OVER TO THE NEW OWNER IF YOU SELL THE BOAT.

Section 1 - 270 Outrage

Table of Contents

Bilge Pumps 27

Operation/Maintenance 27

Aft Bilge Pump Diagram 27

Forward Bilge Pump Diagram 28

Head S stem 28

Shoreside Discharge 29

Macerator/Overboard Discharge 29

Sani-Potti Unit Diagram 29

Standard Head Arrangement 29

Optional Sani-Potti Unit w/ Deck-

Pump-out and Overboard Discharge 29

Optional Marine Head w/ Deck Pump-

out, Holding Tank & Overboard Dis-

charge 29

Macerator

Operation/Maintenance 30

Environmental Considerations 30

Section 7 Propulsion System

H draulic Steering Information 31

Operation/Maintenance 31

Power Steering Information 31

Gear Shift & Throttle Control 31

Digital Throttle/Shift DTS® 32

Power Trim Operation 32

Engine Starting Procedure 32

Propeller Information 33

Propeller Assembl 33

Section 8 Getting to know your Boston Whaler

Trim Tabs 34

Operation/Maintenance 34

Mooring Points 35

Lifting 35

Hull Maintenance 36

Hull Maintenance (Blisters) 36

Bottom Painting 36

Painted Hull Care (Bottom) 37

Vin l Cushion Care 37

Long Term Storage 37

Engines 38

Fuel S stem 38

Trailer Storage 38

Electrical S stem 38

Drainage 38

Canvas Care & Maintenance 38

Trailer (Optional) 39

Trailer Safet 39

Bunk Trailer Terminolog 39

Section 9 Anchoring Information

Anchoring Information 40

Lowering 40

Setting 40

Weighing 40

Anchor Windlass (optional) 41

Operation 41

Raising 41

Emergenc Operation 41

Lowering 41

Section 10 Maintenance Log & Notes

Maintenance Log & Notes 42

270 Outrage-Owners Manual

Section 1 270 Outrage

Table of Contents 1

Construction Standards 2

Our Hull 2

Servicing our Boston Whaler 2

Hull Identification Number 2

Section 2 General Arrangements & Specifications

Specifications & Dimensions 3

Standard Features 4-5

Notable Options 6-7

Through-hull Fittings 8

Storage 9

Standard/Optional Seating 10

Label Location 11

Deck Occupanc 11

Section 3 Fuel System

Fuel S stem Diagram 12

Fuel Tank 12

Fuel Fill 12

Rigging Trough 12

Fuel Vent 13

Empt Tank 13

Hoses & Fittings 13

Tank Cleaning 13

Remote Oil S stem 13

Static Electricit and the Fuel S stem 14

Section 4 Electrical System

Batter Information 15

Batter Maintenance 15

Dual Batter Switches 16

Console Wiring Diagram 17

Hull Wiring Diagram 18

Breaker Panel Wiring Diagram 18

Standard Batter Wiring Diagram 19

Optional Batter Wiring Diagram 19

Ignition Shutdown Safet Switch 19

Standard Instrument Panel 20

Deluxe Instrument Panel 20

Analog Intstrument Panel 20

DTS® Instrument Panel 20

Breaker Panel 21

Ship to Shore Power, (optional) 22

Operation 22

Batter Charger, (optional) 22

12 Volt Accessor Receptacle 22

Navigation Lighting 23

Operation 23

Section 5 Freshwater System

Water S stem 24

Freshwater Pump 24

Freshwater shower 24

Cockpit Sink 24

Maintenance 24

Winterizing the S stem 24

Disinfecting the S stem 25

Section 6 Raw water & Waste System

Raw Water 25

Operation/Maintenance 25

Livewell, (Standard) 25

Operation 25

Standard Livewell Diagram 26

Livewell, (Optional) 26

Operation/Maintenance 26

Optional Livewell Diagram 27

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Section 1 - 270 Outrage

270 Outrage-Owners Manual

THE MISSION OF BOSTON WHALER IS TO PROVIDE CONSUMERS WITH THE

SAFEST, HI HEST QUALITY, MOST DURABLE BOATS IN THE WORLD.

We are dedicated to creating a superior product providing you with comfort, performance, safety and dependability.

All of our boats comply with the safety standards set by the United States Coast Guard and are designed, engineered

and manufactured in accordance with applicable recommendations and guidelines of the American Boat and Yacht

Council (A.B.Y.C.) and certified by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (N.M.M.A.).

Construction Standards

Hull Identifcation Number

The Hull Identification Number is located on the

starboard side of the transom wall.

This is the most important identifying factor and must

be included in all correspondence related to your ves-

sel. Failure to do so will only create delays. lso of

vital importance are the engine serial numbers and

part numbers when writing about or ordering parts

for your engine.

Our Hull

Boston Whaler® hulls are constructed with our pat-

ented Unibond construction. This involves shoot-

ing high density foam into a closed mold system.

The foam expands to fill voids in the hull, and when

the finished product is pulled from the mold, the deck

and the hull are chemically bonded to form a solid,

inseparable unit.

1No air voids

2High density closed cell non-absorbent foam

3High quality resins and gelcoats

4Woven glass matting

Hull

Identification

Number

When your 270 Outrage needs to be serviced or regu-

lar maintenance is needed, 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

If a problem is not handled to your satisfaction:

Discuss any warranty related problems directly

with the service manager of the dealership or your

sales person. Give the dealership an opportunity

to help the service department resolve the matter

for you.

Servicing your Boston Whaler Typical H.I.N. Description

Section 2 - General Arrangement & Specifications

270 Outrage-Owners Manual

270

86

Note: The T-top shown here is for

reference purposes only.

300

18

* *

67

98

89

Overall Length 270 8.22 m

Trailerable Length 300 9.14 m

Bridge Clearance 89 2.94 m

Bridge Clearance (no top) 67 2.00 m

Beam 86 2.59 m

Draft, (Hull Only) 20 .50 m

Weight (dry, no engine) 5160 lbs. 2340 kg

Swamped Capacity 5700 lbs 2585 kg

Maximum Engine Weight 1220 lbs. 556 kg

Maximum Weight, (passengers,

engine(s), gear,** 4300 lbs 1950 kg

Persons 14

Maximum Horsepower 500HP 372 kw

Minimum Horsepower 400 HP 298 kw

Fuel Capacity 200 gal.(U.S.) 757 L

Water Capacity 20 gal.(U.S.) 75 L

Waste Capacity 10 gal.(U.S.) 37 L

* Waterline

*** Engine Draft,(See Notice)

Specifications & Dimensions

Specified measurements are approximations and are

subject to variance.

NOTICE

Optional equipment and loading of the boat will af-

fect the draft measurements. Follow the recommen-

dations listed on your capacity plate regarding the

maximum amount of weight the boat can safely

carry.

***

Exceeding this weight will affect the bost’ s perfor-

mance. DO NOT Exceed the weights listed on the

capacity plate.

NOTICE

Section 2 - General Arrangement & Specifications

270 Outrage-Owners Manual

270 Outrage Standard Features

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36 37

39 40

1Anchor roller w/ chafe plate

2Heavy duty rub rail

38 cleats, 2 bow, 2 spring, 2 stern, 1 anchor locker

4Port & starboard forward seating/storage under

5Stainless steel forward rails

6Forward in-deck storage w/ hatch & drainage

7Forward cupholder, port & starboard

8Forward rodholders, port & starboard

9Forward console seat w/ cushion & backrest

10 Electric horn

11 Console portlight

12 Fuel fill

See Console Detail

13 Molded tempered glass windshield

14 Compass

15 Stainless steel console grab rail, Port

16 Lockable electronics box

17 Instrument panel

18 Hydraulic steering, Helm

19 Stainless steel steering wheel

20 Throttle/Shift control

21 Engine shutdown safety switch w/ lanyard

22 Console pullout storage bin

23 Console drinkholders

24 Helm & passenger footrests

25 Console door lock

26 Bi-fold console door

27 Stainless steel console grab rail, Starboard

28 Leaning post seat w/ storage under

29 Port insulated in-deck fishbox w/ pump-out

30 Gunwale mounted rodholder, (4)

31 Stainless steel hawse pipe

32 Aft cockpit drains, (4)

33 Livewell

34 Freshwater fill

35 6 access plate, Port

36 Motorwell drains, (2)

37 200 HP Dual engines

38 Motorwell access hatch

39 VRO oil fill, (2)

40 Swim ladder, Telescoping

41 Stainless steel grab handle

42 6 access plate, Starboard

43 Transom mounted rodholders, (3)

44 Freshwater shower nozzle

45 Transom door

46 Starboard insulated in-deck fishbox w/ pumpout

47 Electric trim tab switches

48 Waste pump-out deck fitting

49 Navigation lighting, Console

50 Navigation lighting, Bow

51 Anchor locker storage

Section 2 - General Arrangement & Specifications

270 Outrage-Owners Manual

270 Outrage Standard Features (contd)

STARBOARD QUARTER VIEW

LEANING POST ASSEMBLY

VIEW ON PORT AFT QUARTER

8Leaning post hook/knife holder

9 94 Qt. (89L) Igloo cooler

10 Livewell flow adjustment valve & panel

11 Raw water washdown hose connect

12 Under gunwale rodracks w/ cannon ball storage

1Electric trim tabs

2 Swim ladder, telescoping

3Leaning post frame

4Leaning post backrest

5 Leaning post rodholders, (2)

6Leaning post seat cushion(s) w/ storage under

7Leaning post cutting board w/ storage under

Section 2 - General Arrangement & Specifications6

270 Outrage-Owners Manual

Notable Options

1225 HP Dual engines

2Dive ladder

3Marine head w/ pumpout & overboard discharge

4Stainless steel bow rail

5nchor windlass hand remote

6nchor windlass, rode and anchor lanyard

7nchor is shown for reference only

8T-top canvas and aluminum frame, (black,white

or blue)

9Radial outriggers, port & starboard

10 Spreader lights, (2)

11 Rocket launcher rodholders, (4)

12 Leaning post canvas cover, (black,white or blue)

13 Deluxe leaning post cover, (black,white or blue)

Section 2 - General Arrangement & Specifications 7

270 Outrage-Owners Manual

Notable Options

1M/FM Digital stereo w/ CD

2Stereo remote at helm

3Waterproof speakers, (2 port, 2 starboard)

4Shore power monitor panel

5Battery switch, (third)

637 Gal.(140L) Livewell

7Livewell base

8Knife/Leader holder

93-Drawer tackle box

10 Shore power connection, 125V/30

11 Shore power cord, 50 ft.(15.2m)

12 Deluxe leaning post backrest

13 Deluxe leaning post seat

14 Deluxe leaning post folding bolster, helm &

passenger

15 Deluxe leaning post pullout storage bin

16 Deluxe leaning post footrest

17 Deluxe leaning post grabrail

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Section 2 - General Arrangement & Specifications8

* The ort deck drain also em ties the aft livewell.

** The starboard drain em ties the o tional livewell

when a licable.

10 Port fishbox pumpout fitting

11 Port fishbox drain

12 Console sink drain

13 Raw water inlet

14 Forward bilge drain, 800 GPH

15 Fuel vent

16 Forward fishbox drain, Port

17 Deck drain fitting, Port & Starboard (see notes)

18 Motorwell drain, Port & Starboard

19 Garboard drain

The deck drain provides self-bailing capabilities while the

boat is static in the water and no passengers on board.

This feature prevents the accumulation of water in the

cockpit. the drain must be in place when underway.

NOTICE

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

NOTICE

Through hull fittings should be checked for proper

seal annually. When the boat is in the water the un-

derwater fittings can be checked for dripping. It is

recommended that the underwater fittings be re-

moved, cleaned and resealed every other year.

NOTICE

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 fit-

tings that are improperly installed can cause pre-

mature hull failure and may void the Boston

Whaler® limited warranty.

NOTICE

1nchor locker drain

2Forward fishbox drain, Starboard

3Waste vent

4Marine head intake fitting (optional)

5Waste pump-out w/ macerator & overboard dis-

charge fitting

6Forward fishbox pumpout fitting

7Starboard fishbox drain

8ft bilge pump discharge fitting, 1100 GPH

9Starboard fishbox pumpout fitting

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789 3

12131415 11

17 18

18 17

***

270 Outrage Through-Hull fittings

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