General Maintenance
R - 1
WINTERIZATION
a high pressure washer. See engine manual for
special concerns.
A. Prior to Lifting for Winter Lay-up
3.
Lower boat onto cradle properly. Be sure boat is
adequately supported. The boat should be raised
slightly under the forward supports to improve
drainage to the transom drain.
1.
Pump out the head (dockside discharge), and gray
water holding tank (if applicable). Be sure the hold-
ing tank(s) is empty. Flush the waste and gray
water holding tanks with soap, water and a
deodorizer (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 recom-
mended as an alternative to disassembling the
water system. Refer to Section J-7 - System
Maintenance in this manual for information on
winterizing the water system.
2.
Have the fuel tank either full or completely
empty. Ensure the fill-cap is tightly secured. See
the Engine Owner’s manual for recommendations.
Also check with the dry dock operators for recom-
mendations. A diesel additive may be recom-
mended to prevent bacterial growth in the fuel.
5.
Winterize the toilets as recommended by the toilet
manufacturer. The boat is equipped with a waste
holding tank, mix some R.V. antifreeze solution
and pour it into the head toilets. Transfer some of
the antifreeze to the holding tank by flushing the
toilets. Also, refer to Section J-7 - System Mainte-
nance for additional information.
NOTICE
If the fuel has been treated with a diesel
additive to prevent bacterial growth, run
engines for ten minutes to make sure the
treated fuel is present in all lines and parts of
the engines.
6.
Winterize the optional gray water system
(if applicable). Take some R.V. antifreeze solution
and pour it down the various sink and shower
drains. Transfer some of the antifreeze to the
holding tank by pouring it down the gray water
pumpout fitting.
3.
Drain water from the fresh water system and the
hot water heater.
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
system.
7.
8.
Drain or winterize the air conditioning and genera-
tor system. Follow the appropriate manufacturer’s
directions. Be sure all water intake filters are
drained thoroughly.
5.
Winterize the engine and drive systems in accor-
dance with the engine owner’s manual. Portions of
this winterization procedure may require that the
boat be lifted. Winterization of engine and boat
systems should be performed by qualified service
personnel.
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-3 - Hull Drainage Systems.
6.
Lift the boat only at the desig nated “sling” labels.
See Section P-7 - Hull Support and the Preface of
this manual for additional details.
9.
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.
Remove the drain plug.
2.
Thoroughly wash the fiberglass exterior, espe cially
the hull bottom. Remove as much marine growth
as possible. Wax lightly. Use extreme care if using
General Maintenance - Section R
Owner’s Manual Page 153
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| Model Year | 2011 |
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