General Maintenance
R - 1
WINTERIZATION
3. Lower boat onto cradle properly or place boat on
trailer (if applicable). Be sure boat is adequately
supported. The boat should be raised slightly
under the forward supports or trailer tongue to im-
prove 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
holding tank with soap, water and a deodorizer
(e.g., Lysol Liquid™). Add more water if neces-
sary. 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 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.
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, condensa-
tion, etc.
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.
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 engines.
6.
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 dam-
age. See Section K-2 - Hull Drainage Systems.
3.
Drain water from the fresh water system.
4.
Before winterizing the engine, flush out the system
according to the specific engine owner’s manual.
The engine flush out should be used to clean the
engine of unwanted salt, mud, sludge, etc. which
may have accumulated in the engine cooling sys-
tem.
7. 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.
5.
6.
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.
8. Clean the boat interior thoroughly. Vacuum car-
pets, and dry clean drapes and upholstery jackets
as necessary.
If the boat is to be lifted or taken off a trailer, see
Section P-7 - Hull Support in this manual for addi-
tional details.
9. Wash exterior fiber glass components, wax lightly.
10. Clean exterior upholstery with hand dish washing
soap and water, rinse, and dry thoroughly.
B. After Lifting
11.
Remove all oxidation from exterior hardware and
1.
Remove the drain plug.
apply a light film of moisture - displacing lubricant.
2.
Thoroughly wash the fiberglass exterior, espe cially
the hull bottom. Remove as much marine growth
as possible. Wax lightly.
General Maintenance - Section R
Owner’s Manual Page 112
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