Marquis 500 Sport Bridge, Owner'S Manual

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The yacht must be properly “winterized” before storing for an extended period of time, while temperatures could fall below freezing .
Winterizing the yacht consists of removing all water from its various systems . Water left on board could cause extensive damage to
the yacht and internal systems .
Marquis recommends hiring a professional to perform the winterization of the yacht . Marquis also recommends storing the yacht in
a dry, out-of-water, storage . Some winterizing procedures can be performed only, with the yacht is out of the water . Dry storage also
provides the opportunity to thoroughly inspect the hull and underwater components for maintenance needs .
LIFTING
Hire an experienced professional to lift the yacht from the water . The individual should have the proper equipment and training in lift-
ing yachts . The yacht’s hull must be properly supported during the lifting operation to avoid serious and permanent hull deformation .
CauTiON
DO nOt pLAcE A LiFting StRAp AROUnD thE yAcht’S ipS DRivES OR OthER UnDERWAtER cOmpOnEntS.
USE AppROvED LiFting StRApS. “SLing” tAgS ARE LOcAtED On thE SiDE DEck OF thE yAcht. thE SiDE DEck iS
thE OnLy LOcAtiOn thAt LiFting StRApS ShOULD bE pLAcED FOR LiFting.
WarNiNg
nEvER gO UnDER thE yAcht WhiLE it iS SUSpEnDED in A LiFt.
BLOCKING
The hull must be properly blocked to avoid damage when storing the yacht in dry storage . To block, either use a cradle or blocking
supports .
If using a cradle, the forward end of the cradle should be slightly elevated to position the yacht in a bow-high attitude . The elevated
position allows water in the bilges to flow to the back of the aft bilge and drain through the hull drain .
All of the blocking supports should be setup to prevent the yacht from shifting while in storage . The major portion of the yacht’s weight
should rest on keel blocks . Side supports should be used to stabilize the yacht ONLY . A MINIMUM of four keel blocks should be used .
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Ystems
CauTiON
thE yAcht mUSt bE pROpERLy WintERizED bEFORE StORAgE. FAiLURE tO WintERizE thE yAcht cOULD DAm-
AgE thE pipES, vALvES, FAUcEtS, tAnkS, hOt WAtER hEAtER, AnD OthER cOmpOnEntS.
ENGINES
Refer to the OEM information for details on winterizing the engines .
GENERATOR
Refer to the OEM information for details on winterizing the generator .