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6. Close the water intake/drain valves in the ballast tank(s). When
returning your boat back to service, make sure to drain the remainder
of the mixture before getting onto the water.
• Thoroughly wash the interior, interior compartments, deck and hull as
soon as your boat is removed from the water. Cleaning the hull at this
time is easier because the marine growth is still wet. 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.
• Apply a coat of wax to the entire surface of the boat and rust inhibitor
on all metal parts.
• Clean all traces of dirt, oil, grime and grease from the engine and bilge.
Touch up areas of engine where paint has been removed.
• Prepare the engine for storage according to the instructions contained
in the engine owner’s manual.
• Store the bilge drain plug and any other drain plugs removed in a plastic
bag and tape it to the throttle control lever or near the dash so it is easy
to find after being stored.
• Remove the battery from the boat. Clean, fully charge and store the
battery in an area not subject to freezing temperatures or directly on
cement. DO NOT store batteries close to heat, spark or flame-producing
devices.
• Repack trailer wheel bearings with water-resistant wheel bearing grease.
If the trailer is equipped with bearing protectors, apply grease into hubs
with a grease gun.
• Park trailer and boat in a protected area on cement if possible. If your
boat and trailer are left outside, install a boat cover. 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.
• Loosen tie-downs and winch line, but make sure the boat is resting
properly on hull supports.
• Jack up trailer and place blocks under trailer frame to relieve weight on
trailer tires and springs.
NOTICE
DO NOT use your tonneau cover or bimini top for long-term storage.
These are not designed for long-term storage and do not provide good
protection. Adequate ventilation is not possible and mold/mildew will
form. For more information on appropriate long-term storage, see your
Tigé Dealer.
What to do after Boat Storage
Have your Tigé Dealer prepare your boat for the next boating season. It is
very important for the fuel system and exhaust system to be thoroughly
inspected and repaired, if necessary, before operating the boat.
There are many steps required to ensure your boat is in proper operating
condition. Avoid the risk of fire or explosion. Inspect the fuel system.
Failure to inspect the fuel system and allow fuel leaks to go undetected will
contribute to a fire or explosion hazard.
If your swim platform was removed for storage, reinstall it. The removable
feature is for boat storage only. The boat must not be operated without the
swim platform.
WARNING
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Fuels are extremely flammable and highly explosive under certain
conditions. DO NOT smoke or allow open flame or sparks nearby when
inspecting the fuel system.
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