Four winns FUNSHIP - B. Gouges & Cracks

Owner’s Manual Page 109General Maintenance - Section R
R - 1 WINTERIZATION
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.
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.
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.
3. Drain water from the fresh water system
(
if applicable).
4. 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.
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.
B. After Lifting
1. Remove the drain plug.
2. Thoroughlywashtheberglassexterior,especially
the hull bottom. Remove as much marine growth
as possible. Wax lightly.
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.
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-
m
ended 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.
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ushingthehead.Also,refer
to Section J-7 - System Maintenance for additional
information.
6. 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.
7. Remove the battery(s) and store in a cool place.
Clean the batteries using clear, clean water. Be
surethebatteryhassufcientwaterandclean
terminals. Keep the battery(s) charged throughout
the storage period. DO NOT store the battery(s)
onaconcreteoororotherdamporconductive
surface.
8. Remove the alcohol/butane canister from the
stove (if applicable) and store in a cool, dry place
away from heat or spark.
9. Clean the boat interior thoroughly. Vacuum and/or
shampoo carpets.
10.Washexteriorberglasscomponents,waxlightly.
11. Clean exterior upholstery with mild soap and
water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
12. Remove all oxidation from exterior hardware and
applyalightlmofmoisture-displacinglubricant.
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