Albemarle 290 EXPRESS FISHERMAN, Owner'S Manual

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If the rudders have to be removed for any reason, the plastic
seal protector must be used to prevent the keyway in the
rudder shaft from damaging the lip seal in the rudder port.
The seal protectors are shipped with the boat. Always inspect
the rudder ports for leakage when the boat is launched and at
least once a month thereafter.
Trim Tab Maintenance
Marine growth can interfere with the proper operation of the
trim tab planes and actuators. To reduce problems due to
marine growth, always return the trim tabs to the full “UP”
position after operating the boat and periodically inspect and
clean marine growth from the actuators and planes.
The trim tab fluid should be checked often. Keep the fluid
level between the marks on the trim tab pump reservoir.
The trim tabs are attached to the bonding system and the
anode on the transom to prevent galvanic corrosion when
the boat is salt water. Galvanic corrosion is the corrosion
process occurring when different metals are submerged in an
electrolyte. Sea water is an electrolyte and submerged metal
components must be properly protected. The anodes will
need to be monitored and changed when they are 75% of their
original size.
Refer to the trim tab owner’s manual for additional maintenance
information, fluid specifications and operating instructions.
Trim Tab Pump, bilge Pump and Automatic Switch
and High Water Alarm Automatic Switch in Stern Bilge