General Maintenance
R - 1
WINTERIZATION
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.recom-
mended.as.an.alternative.to.disassembling.the.
water.system..Refer.to.Section.J-7.System.Main-
tenance.in.this.manual.for.information.on.winter-
izing.the.water.system.
A. Prior to Lifting for Winter Lay-up
1..
Pump.out.the.head.(dockside.discharge.if.appli-
cable),.and.be.sure.the.holding.tank.is.empty..
Flush.the.head.holding.tank.with.soap,.water.and.
a deodorizer (e.g., Lysol Liquid™). Add more
water.if.necessary..Have.the.cleaning.solution.
pumped.out.
5..
Winterize.the.head.as.recommended.by.the.head..
manufacturer..If.the.boat.is.equipped.with.a.hold-
ing.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.
2..
.Have.the.fuel.tank.either.full.or.completely.empty..
See.the.Engine.Owner’s.manual.for.recom-
mendations..Also,.check.with.the.dry.dock.opera-
tors.for.recommendations..If.winter.storing.with.a.
®
full.fuel.tank,.gasoline.winterizer.such.as.Sta-bil .
Fuel.Conditioner.will.reduce.varnishing,.conden-
sation,.etc.
6..
7..
Ensure.that.all.water.is.removed.from.the.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-2.-.Hull.Drainage.Systems.
NOTICE
If the fuel has been treated with winterizer, run
engines for ten minutes to make sure the
treated fuel is present in all lines and parts of
the engine.
Remove.the.battery(s).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.battery(s).charged.throughout.
the.storage.period..DO.NOT.store.the.battery(s).
on a concrete floor or other damp or conductive
surface.
3..
4..
.Drain.water.from.the.fresh.water.system..
(if.applicable).
.Winterize.the.engine.and.drive.systems.as.recom-
mended.in.the.Engine.Owner’s.manual..Portions.
of.this.winterization.procedure.may.require.that.the.
boat.be.lifted.
8.. Remove.the.alcohol/butane.canister.from.the..
stove.(if.applicable).and.store.in.a.cool,.dry.place.
away.from.heat.or.spark.
5..
.If.the.boat.is.to.be.lifted.or.taken.off.the.trailer,.see.
Section.P-7.-.Hull.Support.in.this.manual.for.addi-
tional.details.
9.. Clean.the.boat.interior.thoroughly..Vacuum.and/or..
shampoo.carpets..
B. After Lifting
10. Wash exterior fiberglass components, wax lightly.
1..
Remove.the.drain.plug.
11...Clean.exterior.upholstery.with.mild.soap.and..
water..Rinse.and.dry.thoroughly.
2.
Thoroughly wash the fiberglass exterior, especially
the.hull.bottom..Remove.as.much.marine.growth.
as.possible..Wax.lightly.
12...Remove.all.oxidation.from.exterior.hardware.and.
apply a light film of moisture - displacing lubricant.
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.
supports.or.trailer.tongue.to.improve.drainage.to.
the.transom.drain.
C. Prior to Winter Storage
1.. Remove.as.many.cushions.as.possible..Remove..
storage.lids.or.hatches..Open.as.many.locker.
doors,.as.possible..Leave.these.areas.open.to.
improve.ventilation.
General Maintenance - Section R
Owner’s Manual Page
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