SECTION : CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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Shower System
The shower system must be filled with the proper storage antifreeze or
drained completely for winter storage. If antifreeze is added to the engine
cooling system, the shower must be included. After the system is drained
or filled with antifreeze, the two water control knobs and the nozzle must be
left open.
SLINGING/LIFTING THE BOAT
To prevent structural damage to your Tigé boat, the proper procedure must
be used when lifting your boat. Only use appropriate style lifting slings or lift
rings with a spreader bar. Protect the rub rail to prevent any part of the lift
device from making contact with the boat.
If the boat is to be removed from the water without a trailer, follow these
guidelines:
• Never attach lifting cables to cleats, ski tow eyes or handrails. Attach
cables only to the bow and stern eyes.
• Cover lifting cables with rubber hose or other protectors to prevent
damage to the finish.
• Attach guide lines to the bow and stern to control movement.
• Use spreader bars and keep lifting pressure vertical to prevent gunwale
damage.
• Keep the bow slightly higher than the stern to prevent engine damage.
Using Lifting Slings
This method should only be used by a qualified person with knowledge
on how to use lifting slings, or your Tigé Dealer. Slings must be the flat,
widebelting type. DO NOT use cable-type slings.
The spreader bars used with the slings must be wide enough to avoid
pressure to the gunwales.
Contact your Tigé Dealer to identify the proper location for slings. Slings may
need to be adjusted fore or aft for your particular boat.
Storage Cradle
If you are planning on storing your Tigé boat on a cradle, only use a storage
cradle. You may also use the trailer designed for your boat to store your boat
when it is not in the water. A storage cradle or your boat’s trailer will provide
proper support and prevent stress on the hull.
Position the storage cradle as close to the sling locations as possible. Use
caution not to damage any underwater components.
The storage cradle must completely touch the hull for proper support. Be
sure there are no gaps between the cradle and the hull. Store your boat with
the bow slightly elevated to the same attitude as if the boat were floating. If
the boat is stored with the bow down, moisture cannot move to the engine
bilge area and out of the boat. Remove the transom drain plug.
Make sure all compartments in the bilge area completely drain. Mold and
mildew can form as a result of moisture.
After the boat has been properly positioned on a storage cradle, thoroughly
wash the interior, hull, deck and interior compartments. Allow a couple of
days of air drying before covering the boat, store all cushions in the open
position and open all storage areas to help prevent mold/mildew.
Cover the boat with the storage cover. If a temporary poly cover such as
shrink wrap is used, your Tigé Dealer will install vents to provide ventilation
to help prevent mold or mildew.
STORAGE/WINTERIZATION
Preparing for winter lay-up is important. In frigid zones, be particularly
attentive to items that can be damaged by freezing. Damage to your boat
from improper storage is not covered by the warranty.
Without proper preparation, storage for long periods of time can cause
internal parts of the engine and drive system to rust because of lack of
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