Owner's Manual
Shearwater 340 / 310 / 280 / 260 AL
7.1
7.2
Always store the boat inside, away from harmful ultra-violet rays.
• Check the sacrificial anodes and replace as necessary
• Check and protect all the systems on the boat
• Remove all water from the craft and protect it from rain
You should refer to the advice given in the various handbooks supplied with this manual.
Your boat and the systems and fittings on board can be damaged if they are not properly
prepared for the winter.
Certain liquids, such as (battery) acids, oil and petrol can be corrosive to
the tube material.
Winter Storage
• Ensure deck drains are clear
The tubes are made of a material that will deteriorate when stored in
strong direct sunlight for prolonged period.
For details of the tube arrangement, see: 3.2.4
Caution
Maintenance & Storage of Tubes
• Ensure the engine cooling water has the correct proportion of anti-freeze
In addition to this you should, for example, consider the following:
• Grease the appropriate steering gear components
Caution
Rinse-off, immediately, any liquid other than water that comes into
contact with the tubes.
UV protection waxes are recommended to prolong the life of the tubes
and to preserve their colour.
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