General Power Package Preparation
Step 1:
Clean dirt, grime and grease from painted sur-
faces of the engine and drive train.
Step 2:
Lubricate the throttle and shift linkages and ca-
bles with multi-purpose grease.
Step 3:
Disconnect the battery cables from the battery
and charge the battery fully. If you remove the battery
from the boat, store it in a cool and dry place.
Never
store batteries close to heat, spark or flame-produc-
ing devices.
Step 4:
Leave the engine box cover propped open about
two inches (2”) to ventilate the engine compartment.
Other Winterization Preparations
Step 1:
Remove the bilge drain plug immediately after
taking the boat out of the water. After a general bow-to-
stern washing, raise the bow of the boat higher than the
stern to allow as much water as possible to drain from the
bilge, while performing other storage preparations.
Step 2:
Thoroughly clean the hull, deck and interior of
the boat as soon as it is removed from the water. Clean-
ing at this time is easier because any marine growth is
still wet. Be sure to allow a few days of air drying to pre-
vent mildew that results from trapped moisture. (See the
Cleaning
section of this Manual.)
Step 3:
Apply a coat of wax to the entire surface of the
boat. We suggest MasterCraft Premium Marine Wax for
excellent coverage.
Step 4:
If the boat is equipped with a heater, shower or
ballast bags/tanks, be sure to disconnect the hoses and
drain any remaining water in the lines to avoid freezing.
Even small amounts of water in any of these areas can
cause significant damage upon freezing and such dam
-
age is not covered under the warranty!
Note: Be sure that hoses will not become entangled
in the engine V-belt when the engine turns over or
the hose and/or the belt will be damaged.
Step 5: Use duct tape to seal the exhaust flaps to pre
-
vent dirt and nesting rodents from entering.
Step 6: Cover the boat with a boat cover or tarp.
Note: If the boat is to be stored outside and subject
to accumulations of snow, water and ice, a support
should be made for the boat cover so that it will
not sag, rip or tear, thereby allowing water to enter
the boat. Two-inch diameter PVC plumbing pipe is
ideal for this purpose. It is readily available at local
hardware stores, and it is easy to work with. Also, its
rounded shape will prevent damage to the canvas.
Ballast System Preparations
Step 1:
Attach a hose to the starboard side ballast
hose that comes out of the deck at the rear seat.
Step 2:
Place the other end into a gallon of non-toxic,
RV-type anti-freeze.
Step 3:
Turn the pump on to empty and pump anti-
freeze into the system until anti-freeze comes out of the
thru-hull on the side.
Step 4:
Turn the pump on to fill and pump anti-freeze
back into the jug.
Re-Activating the Boat After Storage
Step 1:
Remove the duct tape from the exhaust flaps.
Step 2:
Charge the battery and install it in the boat, fol-
lowing all safety precautions associated with changing
batteries.
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