Maintenance
14.11
To keep mildew from forming, remove all items that
will hold moisture ( PFD’s, towels, blankets, clothing,
canvas, etc.).
Make sure all garbage is removed.
Clean the inside of the boat. Clean cabinets, drawers,
cupboards, storage areas and all surfaces. Allow cabin
area to dry and air for at least one day if possible.
Stand or prop up mattresses and cushions remaining
on board to allow good air circulation around them.
Hang life preserver and other equipment to prevent
mildew.
Remove any detachable and valuable equipment and
electronics.
Prepare Exterior of Boat for Storage:
Apply at least one coat of anti-fouling paint. Surface
preparation will depend on the status of your bottom
paint. Follow the paint manufacturer’s recommended
procedures for preparation and application.
NOTE: This coat of paint must be applied during winterization
or before the beginning of a new boating season. Check with
your dealer for information about the paint you should use.
Apply a coat of wax to the entire boat. Put rust inhibitor
on all metal parts.
Cover the boat with a tarpaulin or mooring cover. If the
boat is stored outside, you may need to place supports
under the cover to shore up pockets where rain or snow
can collect.
14.6.4 Draining Your Boat
Your boat has bilge pumps for draining water from the
bilges. Some compartments in the bilge may not drain
completely because of the position of the boat. Pump
these compartments out then use a sponge to remove all
remaining water.
Refer to the previous section “Prepare the Fresh Water
System for Storage” for draining and winterizing the fresh
water system.
14.6.5 Supporting Your Boat During Storage
A cradle is the ideal support for your boat whenever it
is not in the water. Properly designed and located, the
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cradle will support the boat under the main frames pre-
venting damage to the hull.
If a cradle is not available, the boat may be supported on
two or three timbers across a boat well or on another firm
footing substantial enough to keep the boat level. The
timbers and the foundation must be substantial enough
to prevent any change in shape while supporting the
boat during storage. The weight carried by the supports
should be evenly divided, the keel should carry a share
of it.
Store the boat with the bow up so any accumulation of
moisture will run off.
14.7 Fitting out after Storage
Refer to the Documents and Forms chapter of this manual
for more complete item checklists for the various stages
of boat preparation and usage. The following subset lists
are an extrapolation of some of those items.
If the hull was not painted during winterizing, prep and
paint the hull bottom before removing the boat from its
cradle. Follow the paint manufacturer’s recommended
procedures for preparation and application.
Before launching your boat, do not load unneeded equip-
ment, furniture, and personal items until the launch and
final checkout are complete.
14.7.1 Pre-Launch Checkout
Before placing your boat in the water, check and perform
the following:
Check all anchor lines and gear and replace, if neces-
sary.
Check all thru hull fittings to make sure they are clean.
Check all thru-hull hardware for damage and tightness.
Repair or adjust as needed.
Check propeller and the drive leg for proper installation
and tightness. Clean propeller. Check the sacrificial
anodes on the drive leg.
Check keel bolt nuts for specified tightness
Clean battery terminal posts and cable terminals with
a wire brush or bronze wool. Install batteries and
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