PURSUIT 3400 Express Fisherman, Owner'S Manual

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7 Chapter
STORING AND WINTERIZING YOUR
BOAT
If you live in a climate where you will not be able to use the boat
for several months a year, there are a number of things that must
be done to prevent damage to your boat from the cold and from
lack of usage. These items assume that your boat will be hauled
out of the water during this storage time. To lift the boat, follow
the instructions in Section 5.2.
7 . 0 . 1 . Supporting the Boat During Storage
The best way to support your boat when it is out of the water is
on a cradle, made specifically for this purpose (see Figure 7-1).
The cradle must be well supported and placed on a level surface.
It must be placed in the proper fore and aft position in order to
properly support the hull. When the cradle is in the correct
location, the bunks will match the bottom of the hull. Custom
made cradles are available from the factory, through any
Fishing Boats dealership. The cradles come with
padding on the bunks to protect the bottom of the boat.
7 . 0 . 2 . Storage
If the boat is to be stored indoors, be sure that the building has
enough ventilation. It is important that the boat be well ventilated
during storage.
Rev. A 05/02/99
3400 Express Fisherman 7-1