Monterey Boats 350 Sport Yacht, Owner'S Manual

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350 SPORT YACHT
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SEVERE GELCOAT CRAZING OR MORE SERIOUS
HULL DAMAGE CAN OCCUR DURING HAULING
AND LAUNCHING IF PRESSURE IS CREATED ON
THE GUNWALES (SHEER) BY THE SLINGS.
SPREADERS ARE NOT REQUIRED IF BELTS ARE
NOT CREATING PRESSURE (CABLE DRUMS
FURTHER APART THAN BEAM OF BOAT). 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.
IMPROPER LIFTING AND HANDLING WITH A
FORK LIFT, CRANE OR TRAVEL LIFT CAN CAUSE
SEVERE HULL AND DECK DAMAGE THAT WILL
VOID THE MONTEREY WARRANTY.
Supporting The Boat For Storage
A well-made cradle or proper blocking is the best
support for your boat during storage.
BOATS HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY IMPROPER
BLOCKING AND CRADLES THAT DON’T
PROPERLY SUPPORT THE HULL. ALWAYS MAKE
SURE THE BLOCKS, BUNKS AND PADS ARE
ADJUSTED SO THEY ARE NOT PUTTING
PRESSURE ON THE LIFTING STRAKES AND ARE
PROVIDING ENOUGH SUPPORT FOR THE HULL.
YOU SHOULD ALLOW ONLY EXPERIENCED
PROFESSIONAL BOAT YARD PERSONNEL TO
LIFT, BLOCK OR CRADLE YOUR BOAT. HULL
DAMAGE RESULTING FROM IMPROPER CRADLE
AND BLOCKING SUPPORT WILL VOID THE
MONTEREY HULL WARRANTY.
When supporting the boat with blocking:
• Make sure the boat is blocked on a level
surface and the bow is high enough so that
water will drain from the bilge, cockpit and
exhaust system.
• Make sure the keel is supported with large,
solid wood blocks in at least three points.
• Use at least three heavy duty jacks on each
side of the hull and make sure the boat is level
from side to side. The jacks must be on a
solid surface like packed gravel, concrete or
pavement. All of the supports must be set up
properly to prevent the boat from shifting while
it is in storage.
When storing the boat on a cradle:
• Make sure the cradle is well supported and
placed on a level surface with the bow high
enough so that water will drain from the bilge,
cockpit and exhaust system.
• The cradle must be in the proper fore and aft
position to properly support the hull. When
the cradle is designed properly and in the
correct location, the bunks should match the
bottom of the hull and should not be putting
pressure on the lifting strakes.
Preparing The Boat For Storage
• Remove the bilge drain plug, if installed.
• Thoroughly wash the fiberglass exterior,
especially the antifouling portion of the bottom.
Remove as much marine growth as possible.
Lightly wax the exterior fiberglass components.
• Remove all oxidation from the exterior hardware,
and apply a light film of moisture displacing
lubricant.
• 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
terminals. Keep the batteries charged and safe
from freezing throughout the storage period.
Note: Refer to the Electrical System chapter,
for information on the maintenance of
the AC and DC electrical systems.
• Coat all faucets and exposed electrical
components in the cabin and cockpit with a
protecting oil.
• Clean out, totally drain and completely dry the
sinks and ice maker.
• Thoroughly clean the interior of the boat.
Vacuum all carpets and dry clean drapes and
upholstery.
• Remove cushions, open the ice maker and
refrigerator doors and as many locker doors as
possible. Leaving as many of these areas open
as possible will improve the boat’s ventilation
during the storage period.