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Seasonal Maintenance
CAUTION
BOATS CAN BE DAMAGED FROM IMPROPER LIFTING AND
TRANSPORTING WITH FORK LIFTS. CARE AND CAUTION
MUST BE EXERCISED WHEN TRANSPORTING A BOAT WITH A
FORK LIFT. NEVER HOIST THE BOAT WITH A SUBSTANTIAL
AMOUNT OF WATER IN THE BILGE.
SEVERE GEL COAT CRACKING OR MORE SERIOUS HULL
DAMAGE CAN OCCUR DURING HAULING AND LAUNCHING
IF PRESSURE IS CREATED ON THE GUNWALES (SHEER) BY
THE SLINGS. FLAT, WIDE BELTING SLINGS AND SPREADERS
LONG ENOUGH TO KEEP PRESSURE FROM THE GUNWALES
ARE ESSENTIAL. DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO HAUL YOUR
BOAT WHEN THE SPREADERS ON THE LIFT ARE NOT WIDE
ENOUGH TO TAKE THE PRESSURE OFF THE GUNWALES.
Supporting The Boat For Storage
A trailer, elevating lift, well-made cradle or proper
blocking is the best support for your boat during
storage.
When storing the boat on a trailer for a long
period:
• Make sure the trailer is large enough to
properly support your boat and that it is rated
to support the weight.
• Make sure the trailer is on a level surface and
the bow is high enough so that water will drain
from the bilge and cockpit.
• Make sure the engines are in the down
position.
• The trailer must properly support the hull. The
bunks and rollers should match the bottom of
the hull and should not be putting pressure on
the lifting strakes.
• Make sure the hitch is properly supported.
• Check the tires once each season. Add enough
air for the correct amount of ination for the
tires as necessary.
Notice:
Read the owner’s manual for the trailer for
the correct amount of ination for the tires.
When storing the boat on a lift or cradle:
• The cradle must be specifically for boat
storage.
• Make sure the cradle or lift is well supported
with the bow high enough to provide proper
drainage of the bilge and cockpit.
• Make sure the engines are in the down
position.
• The cradle or lift must be in the proper fore
and aft position to properly support the hull.
When the cradle or lift is in the correct location,
the bunks should match the bottom of hull and
should not be putting pressure on the lifting
strakes.
CAUTION
BOATS HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY TRAILERS, LIFTS AND
CRADLES THAT DON’T PROPERLY SUPPORT THE HULL.
ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE BUNKS AND ROLLERS ARE
ADJUSTED SO THEY ARE NOT PUTTING PRESSURE ON THE
LIFTING STRAKES AND ARE PROVIDING ENOUGH SUPPORT
FOR THE HULL. HULL DAMAGE RESULTING FROM IMPROPER
CRADLE OR TRAILER SUPPORT IS NOT COVERED BY THE
EVERGLADES WARRANTY.
When supporting the boat with blocking:
• Make sure the boat is blocked on a level surface
and the bow is high enough so that water will
drain from the bilge and cockpit.
• Make sure the keel is supported with large, solid
wood blocks in at least three points.
• Use at least three heavy duty jacks on each side
of the hull at the hull side chines and make sure
the boat is level from side to side. The jacks
must be on a solid surface like packed gravel,
concrete or pavement. All of the supports must
be set up properly to prevent the boat from
shifting while it is in storage.
Preparing The Boat For Storage:
• Remove the bilge drain plug, if installed.
• Thoroughly wash the fiberglass exterior,
especially the antifouling portion of the bottom.
Remove as much marine growth as possible.
Lightly wax the exterior berglass components.
• Remove all oxidation from the exterior hardware
and apply a light lm of moisture displacing
lubricant, wax or a metal protector.
• Remove propellers and grease the propeller
shafts using light waterproof grease.
• Remove the batteries and store in a cool
place. Clean using clear, clean water. Be sure
the batteries have sucient water and clean
terminals. Keep the batteries charged and safe
from freezing throughout the storage period.