Monterey Boats 350 Sport Yacht, Owner'S Manual

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350 SPORT YACHT
Chapter 14:
SEASONAL MAINTENANCE
14.1 Lay-up and Storage
Before Hauling:
• Pump out the head and holding tank. Flush
the holding tank using clean water and a
deodorizer. Pump out the cleaning solution.
• The fuel tanks should be left nearly full to
reduce condensation that can accumulate in
the fuel tank. Allow enough room in the tank
for the fuel to expand without leaking out the
vents.
• The age of fuel can affect engine performance.
Chemical changes occur as the fuel ages that
can cause deposits and reduce the octane
rating of the fuel. Severely degraded fuel can
damage the engine and boat fuel tank and
lines. Therefore, if your boat is not being run
enough to require at least one full tank of fresh
fuel a month, a fuel additive should be added
to protect it from degradation. Operate the
boat for at least 15 minutes after adding the
additive to allow the treated fuel to reach the
engine.
Your dealer or the engine manufacturer can
provide additional information on fuel
degradation and fuel additives recommended
for your engine. For more recommendations
for your specific area, check with your dealer.
• Drain water from the fresh water system.
• Consult the engine owner’s manual for detailed
information on preparing the engines for
storage.
Lifting
It is essential that care be used when lifting your
boat. Make sure the spreader bar at each sling is
at least as long as the distance across the widest
point of the boat that the sling will surround. Put
the slings in position. Refer to the Slings Loca-
tions drawing in Appendix A for the correct posi-
tion of the lifting slings. There are also sling tags
on the side deck. The fore and aft slings should
be tied together to prevent the slings from sliding
on the hull.
The bow should always be slightly higher than the
stern while lifting the boat. This will allow the
water to drain from the engine exhaust system
and prevent water from surging over the risers
and into the engine.
BOATS HAVE BEEN DAMAGED FROM IMPROPER
LIFTING AND TRANSPORTING WITH FORK
LIFTS. THE FORKS PLACE EXTREME PRESSURE
POINTS ON THE HULL AND COULD CAUSE
SERIOUS STRUCTURAL DAMAGE. YOUR BOAT
IS TOO HEAVY FOR ANY FORK LIFT. NEVER
ALLOW ANYONE TO LIFT THE BOAT WITH A
FORK LIFT.
Sling Locations
Forward Sling
Location
Rear Sling
Location
50.5”
214”