Robalo R226 Cayman S User Manual

2019ROBALOBAYBOATS
RobaloBoats,LLC.
www.robalo.com  
WinterizingandStorage8
This chapter tells you how to winterize and store your Robalo boat in
regionswheretemperaturesfallbelowfreezing.Ifyoukeepyourboatin
anareanotrequiringwinterstorage,Robalorecommendsyouperform
anannualinspection,similartothepreparationforstorageasindicated
inthischapter.Withpropercare,youwillhavemanyyearsofenjoyable
boatingwithyourRobaloboat.

LiftingtheBoat




WARNING:Liftslingsmaysliponthehullandresultinseriousinjuryor
death from dropped load. Exerciseextremecautionifinthevicinity of
suchactivity.Ifpossible,slingsshouldbetiedtogetherbeforelifting.

Unless your boat is trailerable, haveyourdealerorqualifiedmarina
personnel lift your boat out of the water for you. Each boat has main
framecomponents designedtosupport the boat when itisbeing lifted
outofthewater.Severegelcoatcrazingormoreserioushulldamagecan
occur if the lifting slings exert pressure on the gunwales. Flat, wide
belting‐type slings should be used. Don’t use cable‐type slings. The
spreaderbarateachslingshouldbeaslongasthedistanceacrossthe
widestpointtheslingsurrounds.

 Neverhoisttheboatwithmorethanaminimalamountofwaterin
thebilge.
 Beforeliftingtheboat,emptyfuelandwatertanks,especiallyif
theyhavelargecapacities.
 BesuretopositionslingsasindicatedbythediagramsinChapter
3.
 Donotusedeckcleatsorboworsterneyesforliftingtheboat.
 Besureboatremainslevelwhilebeingliftedtoavoidsling
movementorboatdamage
 Ifusinganyboatliftingdeviceotherthanslings,positionlifting
devicesoasnottoputpressureonanyunderwaterhull
componentincludingtrimtabs.

Cradle
Acradleistheidealsupportforyourboatwheneveritisnotin the
water. Properly designed and located, the cradle will support the boat
under the main frames. Support at these points is essential for
preventing damage to the hull. Purchase a cradle from your dealer to
ensurethatyourboathasthecorrectsupport.

DryStoragePreparation
Note: Refer to Chapter 7, Interior and Exterior Care, for specific
cleaningsolutionsandprocedures.

Deck
 Washthedeckandwalkwaysurfaces.
 Cleanalldeckhardware,andapplyacoatofrustinhibitor.
 Cleantheindoor/outdoorcarpet.

Hull
 Scrapeoffanybarnaclesorcrustedmarinegrowth.
 Scrub hull thoroughly to remove marine growth, scum and loose
bottompaint.
 Inspect underwater gear and propeller for excessive wear or
damage
 Applyfreshcoatofbottompaint.
 Remove hull drain plug; store it in a safe place. Allow bilge
watertodrain,raisebowofboatduringperiodofstorage.


66
https://www.boat-manuals.com/robalo/

Robalo R226 Cayman S Specifications

General

Brand	Robalo
Model	R226 Cayman S
Category	Boat
Language	English