2005 Four Winns Vista 378 Owners Manual

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
R - 1
WINTERIZATION
3.
Lower boat onto  cradle properly or place  boat on
trailer.  Be sure boat is adequately supported. The
boat should be raised slightly under the forward sup-
ports or  trailer tongue to  improve drainage to the
transom drain.
A.   Prior to Lifting for Winter Lay-up
1.
Pump out the  head (dockside discharge),  and be
sure the holding tank is empty. Flush the head hold-
ingtankwithsoap,waterandadeodorizer(e.g.,Lysol
Liquid™).  Add more water if necessary. Have the
cleaning solution pumped out.
4.
Be sure all the water is completely drained from the
fresh water system.   Disconnect all  hoses, check
valves, etc. and blow all the water from the system
using very low air  pressure.  The use of nontoxic,
fresh water system antifreeze is recommended as
an alternative to disassembling  the water system.
Refer to Section J-7 - System Maintenance in this
manual for information on winterizing the water sys-
tem.
2.
Have the fuel tank either 75%-80% full (to allow for
expansion) or completely  empty.  See the Engine
Owner's manual for recommendations. Also, check
with the dry dock operators for  recommendations.
If  winter  storing  with  a full  fuel  tank,  gasoline
winterizer such as Sta-bil® fuel conditioner, will re-
duce varnishing, condensation, etc.
5.
Winterize the head as recommended  by the head
manufacturer. If the boat is equipped with a holding
tank, mix some antifreeze solution and pour it into
the head.   Transfer some of  the antifreeze to the
holding tank  by flushing  the head.   Also, refer to
Section J-7  - System  Maintenance for  additional
information.
NOTICE
If the fuel has been treated with winterizer, run
enginesfortenminutestomakesurethetreated
fuel is present in  all lines and parts of the  en-
gines.
3.
4.
Drain water from the fresh water system and the hot
water heater.
6.
7.
Drain or winterize the air conditioning and generator
system.  Follow the appropriate manufacturer’s di-
rections. Be sure all water intake filters are drained
thoroughly.
Winterize the engine and drive systems as recom-
mended in the engine owner's manual  (applies to
both  gas and  diesel  systems).   Portions of  this
winterization procedure may  require that the boat
be lifted. Winterization of engine and boat systems
should be performed by qualified service person-
nel.
Ensure that  all water  is removed  from the  sump
pump, bilge pump  and bilge pump lines.   Dry the
hull bilge,  and self-bailing  cockpit drain  troughs.
Water freezing in these areas could cause damage.
See Section K-3 - Hull Drainage Systems.
5.
Lift the  boat only at the  designated “sling” labels.
See Section P-7 Hull Support in this manual for addi-
tional details.
8.
Remove the  batteries and  store in  a cool  place.
Clean the batteries using clear, clean water. Be sure
the battery has sufficient water and clean terminals.
Keep the batteries charged throughout the storage
period.  DO NOT store the batteries on a concrete
floor or other damp or conductive surface.
B.   After Lifting
1.
2.
Remove the drain plug.
9.
Drain the alcohol out of the stove (if applicable) and
store alcohol in a cool, dry place away from heat or
spark.
Thoroughly wash the fiberglass exterior, especially
the hull bottom.  Remove  as much marine growth
as possible.  Wax lightly.
10.
Clean the boat interior thoroughly. Vacuum carpets,
and dry clean drapes and upholstery jackets as nec-
essary.
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