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13.1 Lay-up and Storage
Before Hauling:
•
The fuel tank should be nearly full to reduce
condensation that can accumulate in the tank.
Allow enough room in the tank for the fuel to
expand without leaking out the vent.
• 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 degrada-
tion and fuel additives recommended for your
engine. For more recommendations for your
specific area, check with your dealer.
•
Consult the engine owner’s manual for de-
tailed information on preparing the engine
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 wid-
est point of the boat that the sling will surround.
Put the slings in position. The fore and aft slings
should be tied together to prevent the slings from
sliding on the hull.
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. ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE TRIM TABS ARE
RETRACTED AND THE FORKS DON’T PUT PRESSURE ON
THE LIFTING STRAKES. NEVER LIFT THE BOAT WITH A
SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF WATER IN THE BILGE.
CAUTION
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:
•
To avoid damage to the hull and trim tabs,
make sure tabs are completely retracted be-
fore loading the boat on the trailer.
•
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 engines are in the down posi-
tion.
•
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
-
age.
• Make sure the cradle or lift is well supported
with the bow high enough to provide proper
drainage of the bilge.
Chapter 13:
Seasonal Maintenance
Summary of Contents for 305 SS
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