PURSUIT 3000 OFFSHORE EXPRESS, Owner'S Manual

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6 . 4 . EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT AND FIBERGLASS
The entire exterior of your boat should be completely washed
and dried before storage for the winter. The fiberglass surfaces,
bottom paint, zincs, etc. should wait for the spring for mainte-
nance and/or replacement.
Underwater gear can be coated with a light coat of petroleum
jelly or boat wax to prevent corrosion. The cutlass bearing in
each strut should be coated with a rubber lubricant to prevent
seizing. Do not use petroleum products on the rubber bearing.
All exterior hardware should be protected by a heavy coat of
boat wax or petroleum jelly.
6 . 5 . INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
The interior should be carefully cleaned before storage. All
carpet should be vacuumed, all upholstery cleaned, and the
interiors of all cabinets should be emptied and wiped clean. Any
bilge areas should also be wiped clean.
Whether stored inside or outside, open all interior drawers,
lockers, and cabinets to allow them to properly ventilate and stay
fresh. If possible, remove all upholstery, carpeting, and cushions
and store them elsewhere.
6 . 5 . 1 . Air Conditioning
Your 3000 Offshore Express has a "self contained"
air conditioning unit located under the forward storage hatch,
beneath the forward berth cushion. The raw water pump and
intake strainer are located at the transom of the boat, in the bilge
area, under the large cockpit floor hatch (see Figure 6-2). To
winterize:
1. After hauling the boat, open the seacock, remove the
top from the strainer with the spanner wrench, and
disconnect the intake hose from the pump. Remove all
water from the hoses, seacock and strainer.
STORING AND WINTERIZING YOUR BOAT EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT AND FIBERGLASS
3000 Offshore Express 6-5