Monterey Boats 186MS, Owner'S Manual

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MONTEREY
BOATS
Seasonal Maintenance
CAUTION
BOATS CAN BE DAMAGED FROM IMPROPER LIFTING AND
TRANSPORTING WITH FORK LIFTS. CARE AND CAUTION MUST
BE EXERCISED WHEN TRANSPORTING A BOAT WITH A FORK
LIFT. NEVER HOIST THE BOAT WITH A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT
OF WATER IN THE BILGE.
SEVERE GEL COAT CRACKING OR MORE SERIOUS HULL
DAMAGE CAN OCCUR DURING HAULING AND LAUNCHING IF
PRESSURE IS CREATED ON THE GUNWALES (SHEER) BY THE
SLINGS. FLAT, WIDE BELTING SLINGS AND SPREADERS LONG
ENOUGH TO KEEP PRESSURE FROM THE GUNWALES ARE
ESSENTIAL. DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO HAUL YOUR BOAT
WHEN THE SPREADERS ON THE LIFT ARE NOT WIDE ENOUGH
TO TAKE THE PRESSURE OFF THE GUNWALES.
Supporting The Boat For Storage
A trailer, elevating lift, or a well-made cradle is the
best support for your boat during storage.
When storing the boat on a trailer for a long
period:
• Make sure the trailer is on a level surface and
the bow is high enough so that water will drain
from the bilge and cockpit.
• Make sure the outdrive is in the down position.
• The trailer must properly support the hull. The
bunks and rollers should match the bottom of
the hull and should not be putting pressure on
the lifting strakes.
• Make sure the hitch is properly supported.
• Check the tires once each season. Add enough
air for the correct amount of inflation for the
tires.
NOTICE:
Read the owner’s manual for the trailer for
the correct amount of inflation for the tires.
When storing the boat on a lift or cradle:
• The cradle must be specifically for boat stor
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age.
• Make sure the cradle or lift is well supported
with the bow high enough to provide proper
drainage of the bilge.
• Make sure the outdrive or outboard engine is
in the down position.
• The cradle or lift must be in the proper fore
and aft position to properly support the hull.
When the cradle or lift is in the correct location,
the bunks should match the bottom of hull and
should not be putting pressure on the lifting
strakes.
CAUTION
BOATS HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY TRAILERS, LIFTS, AND
CRADLES THAT DON’T PROPERLY SUPPORT THE HULL.
ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE BUNKS AND ROLLERS ARE ADJUSTED
SO THEY ARE NOT PUTTING PRESSURE ON THE LIFTING
STRAKES AND ARE PROVIDING ENOUGH SUPPORT FOR THE
HULL. HULL DAMAGE RESULTING FROM IMPROPER CRADLE
OR TRAILER SUPPORT IS NOT COVERED BY THE MONTEREY
WARRANTY.
Preparing The Boat For Storage:
• Remove the bilge drain plug, if installed.
• Thoroughly wash the fiberglass exterior, es
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pecially the antifouling portion of the bottom.
Remove as much marine growth as possible.
Lightly wax the exterior fiberglass compo
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nents.
• Remove all oxidation from the exterior hard-
ware, and apply a light film of moisture dis
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placing lubricant, wax or a metal protector.
• Remove propellers and grease the propeller
shafts using light waterproof grease.
• Remove the batteries and store in a cool place.
Clean using clear, clean water. Be sure the
batteries have sufficient water and clean ter
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minals. Keep the batteries charged and safe
from freezing throughout the storage period.
NOTICE:
Refer to the Electrical System chapter, for
information on the maintenance of the AC
and DC electrical systems.
• Coat all faucets and exposed electrical compo-
nents in the cabin and cockpit with a protecting
oil.
• Clean out, totally drain and completely dry the
storage compartments and sinks.
• Thoroughly clean the interior of the boat.
Vacuum all carpets and dry clean drapes and
upholstery.