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MONTEREY
BOATS
SEASONAL MAINTENANCE
14.1 Lay-up and Storage
Before Hauling:
• Pump out the head and holding tank. Flush
the holding tank using clean water and a de-
odorizer. Pump out the cleaning solution.
• The fuel tank should be left nearly full to re-
duce condensation that can accumulate in the
tank. Allow enough room in the tank for the
fuel to expand without leaking out the vent.
• The age of fuel can affect engine performance.
Chemical changes occur as the fuel ages that
can cause deposits and reduce the octane rat-
ing of the fuel. Severely degraded fuel can
damage the engine and boat fuel tank and
lines. Therefore, if your boat is not being run
enough to require at least one full tank of fresh
fuel a month, a fuel additive should be added
to protect it from degradation. Operate the
boat for at least 15 minutes after adding the
additive to allow the treated fuel to reach the
engine.
Your dealer or the engine manufacturer can
provide additional information on fuel degrada-
tion and fuel additives recommended for your
engine. For more recommendations for your
specic area, check with your dealer.
• Drain water from the fresh water system.
• Drain the water from the ballast tank. Make
sure to monitor the tank as it pumps out and
turn the pump off immediately when pumping
is complete. Remember that the pump will be
damaged if it is allowed to run dry for more
than a 15 or 20 seconds.
• Consult the engine owner’s manual for detailed
information on preparing the engine for stor-
age.
Lifting
It is essential that care be used when lifting your
boat. Make sure the spreader bar at each sling
is at least as long as the distance across the wid-
est point of the boat that the sling will surround.
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