W INTERIZATION AND STORAGE
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GETTING BOAT OUT AFTER STORAGE
Before placing your boat in the water for the boating season, have the hull bottom sanded and
reapply anti-fouling bottom paint if necessary. Leave as much equipment and personal effects as
possible off the boat until after launch and final check.
PRIOR TO LAUNCHING
Start your own personalized list of items to check and perform prior to placing your boat in
the water. The following list will give you some ideas and suggestions:
• Check all gear and replace if necessary.
• Check thru hull fittings for cleanliness, damage, and tightness.
• Check prop installation and tightness.
• Clean battery terminal posts with a wire brush or bronze wool. Install batteries, attach cables,
and tighten. Apply grease to post to exclude air and acid.
• Check all wire connections for contact corrosion and tightness.
• Check hull valves for easy operation and for condition of hose.
• Check operation of bilge pumps in manual and automatic modes.
• Check shower sump pump.
• Check operation of all AC (if applicable) and DC circuits.
• Check the hose and lines on the fresh water system; install drain plug and close drain valves.
• Perform maintenance on engines according to the manufacturer’s manuals prior to returning
them to service.
• Check all engine and steering control cables and linkage for operation. Lubricate cables and
linkage as necessary.
AFTER LAUNCHING
• With the boat in the water, check all sources of possible leaks stem to stern.
• Fill fuel system; thoroughly check the fuel system including lines, fittings, connections, valves,
and filters for leaks.
• Fill fresh water system and check for leaks.
• Connect to shore power. Check out all electrical equipment, lights, hot water heater, air
conditioning system, etc.(these are optional on some models and may not apply to your boat).
• Check operation of toilet (reference manufacturer’s manual).
• Check safety equipment including flares, fire extinguisher and first aid kits. Replace items as
necessary.
• Test run engines and generator (if installed) as directed in manufacturer’s manual.
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