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Section 5 • Care & Maintenance
R
130 Super Sport
Clean the deck with soap, hot water and a stiff brush
to clean up any oil spills.
Deck
It is important to raise the bow of the boat enough
to allow for proper drainage of water from the deck
and bilge area. Make sure all the drainage fi ttings are
clear and free of debris and plugs are removed. Store
the engine in an upright position to promote adequate
drainage of water.
Drainage
Remove any valuables or anything that can be easily
removed from the boat such as electronics, lines,
PFDs, fenders, cushions, etc. and store at home.
Avoid Loss
When covering your boat it is best to use a frame of
either aluminum or wood to keep the cover up. This
allows air to circulate and discourages water from
pooling on the cover.
Cover
NOTICE
DO NOT USE a bimini top in lieu of a cover.
Damage and aging will occur while providing
no protection for your boat.
Vents along the entire length of the cover will allow
condensation to escape. Placing a series of foam
pads between the hull and cover will also aid in air
circulation and reduce condensation.
To help keep your boat dry and mildew free, consider
placing commercial odor and moisture absorbing
products in the boat under the cover.
Repeatedly immersing the trailer in water during boat
launching can cause a variety of problems. Water
seeping into the wheel hubs will cause the grease to
emulsify and can prematurely corrode the bearings.
Check with the trailer manufacturer for scheduled
maintenence of your trailer.
Trailer Storage
Antifreeze and other winterizing fl uids can be toxic to
aquatic life and cause harmful effects to plant life.
Improper disposal of, or spillage of antifreeze and/
or any winterization fl uids can cause environmental
problems when allowed to empty into waterways or
on the ground. Furthermore, it is illegal, punishable
at minimum by fi nes.
Used antifreeze or any winterization fl uids, should
not be disposed of into sanitary sewers or publicly
owned treatment plants.
Persons who have any questions regarding recycling
antifreeze or other toxic fl uids should write or call
their state’s EPA offi ce.
Environment
