Monterey Sport Cruiser 260SCR, Owner'S Manual

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Cruiser
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Cruiser
Section 11
WINTERIZATION AND STORAGE
Your boat may be equipped with a variety of
specialized systems and components. The
following basic and typical information may not
apply to your specific application. This section
may not cover all systems or components on your
boat. Consult your local marina or certified
marine technician for assistance.
Winterizing or storing your boat for extended
periods of non-use requires special preparation to
prevent boat and system damage. Without proper
preparation, if your boat is not used or is stored
for extended periods of time, internal parts of the
engine may become corroded from lack of
lubrication. If your boat is stored in freezing
temperatures, water inside the bilge, engine
cooling system or boat water systems may freeze
and cause damage. Be sure to keep up with all
annual maintenance during winterization.
Before performing any winterization and storage
procedures within this section, see
Safety on
page 2-1 .
WINTERIZATION AND
STORAGE
PREPARATION
The following procedures will help prevent
damage to your boat:
• While your boat is still in the water, fill fuel
tank(s) with fresh fuel and add the proper
amount of fuel stabilizer/conditioner according
to the engine manufacturer’s recommendations.
Operate your boat for at least 15 minutes to be
sure that the treated fuel has reached the
engine.
NOTICE: If you plan to store your boat
for more than three months in either a humid
environment, extreme temperatures or
outdoors, “fog” the engine with a
corrosion-preventing fogging oil according to
the propulsion system manufacturer’s
recommendations. See the Engine Operator’s
Manual for more information.
• Once your boat is removed from the water,
remove the bilge drain plug immediately. Store
the drain plug in a plastic bag and tape it to the
throttle control lever for easy accessibility the
next time you use your boat.
• Inspect all sacrificial corrosion protection
anodes for excessive wear and replace as
necessary.
• Check all thru-hull fittings and other fasteners
for tightness and leakage.
• Thoroughly clean the hull, deck and interior of
your boat as soon as you remove it from the
water; marine growth is easier to remove when
it is wet.
• Always allow all boat compartments to air dry
for a couple of days to prevent mildew from
trapped moisture. If you use shrink wrap,
always allow for ventilation to prevent mildew
from trapped moisture.