Maintenance
14.9
and/or blocks should match deadrise angle and provide
adequate support and stability.
* When lifting the boat, keep the bow higher than the
stern so the exhaust lines can drain. This will keep water
from running forward through the manifold and into the
engine itself where the water can become trapped.
Note: Keep the bow higher than the stern every time the boat
is lifted. Do not lift the stern to change a propeller. Doing so
can cause water to enter the engine. Engine failure is possible
if water enters the engine cylinders. This water can cause
hydrolock and bend the piston rods. Even a small amount of
water can cause rust or other damage.
14.6.2 Preparing for Storage
* Clean, scrub, and sponge the hull and deck as soon as
the boat is pulled from the water and is still in the sling.
Cleaning marine growth from the hull is easier when it is
still wet.
* Clean the inside of all hull openings, through hull fit-
tings, and screens. Inspect the hull and underwater gear
for signs of wear, deterioration, or damage. Note any
damage to the propulsion equipment, helm area, cabin,
etc. Make repairs, if at all possible, before covering your
boat.
* Fill the fuel tanks with treated fuel to prevent conden-
sation. If you use a stabilizer or conditioner, be sure to
follow the instructions on the container.
Important: Do not overfill fuel tanks so fuel flows from the vent.
Allow room in the tanks for fuel to expand.
** Prepare the Engines for Storage:
* In areas where temperatures fall below freezing, the
bilge area under the engines must be pumped out and
sponged completely dry. Check for areas that do not
drain to the pumps. Drain mufflers.
Note: Refer to the engine owner’s manual for winterization and
storage procedures.
** Prepare the Batteries for Storage:
* Be sure main battery breakers are off.
* Remove batteries from boat and store in area where
temperatures remain above freezing.
* Place batteries on a wooden pallet or bench.
* Keep batteries charged. Check electrolyte levels regu-
larly. Add electrolyte if needed.
** Prepare Holding Tank
* Empty and rinse holding tank until tank is clean.
* Close head intake seacock and remove hose.
* Pour the nontoxic antifreeze into the head and keep
flushing the head until the antifreeze reaches the holding
tank.
* If your boat has a macerator discharge and the boat
is removed from the water, run the macerator pump long
Exterior Lifting Points
B
A
B FWD LIFTING POINT (INDICATED BY DECAL)
PLACEMENT IS FWD OF CHAINPLATE SO AS
TO ALIGN WITH INTERIOR STRUCTURAL
SUPPORT PROVIDED BY FWD SALON
BULKHEAD.
A AFT LIFTING POINT (INDICATED BY DECAL)
PLACEMENT IS FOWARD OF THE HULL WINDOWS
SO AS TO ALIGN WITH INTERIOR STRUCTURAL
SUPPORT PROVIDED BY BULKHEADS. ALSO
BE SURE YOU ARE WELL FORWARD OF
PROP SHAFT.
Note: Example Illustration.
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