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Chapter 12:
SEASONAL MAINTENANCE
12.1 Storage and Lay-up
BEFORE HAULING:
• Pump out the head. Flush the holding tank using clean soap, water and a deodorizer. Pump out the
cleaning solution.
• The fuel tank should be left nearly full to reduce condensation that can accumulate in the fuel tank. Allow
enough room in the tank for the fuel to expand without leaking out the vents. Moisture from condensation
in the fuel tank can reach such concentrations that it becomes heavy enough to settle out of the gasoline
to the bottom of the tank. Since fuel pickup tubes are located near the bottom of the tank, this accumulated
moisture can cause the engine to run poorly or not at all after extended storage.
Chemical changes also occur as the gasoline ages that can cause deposits and varnish in the fuel system
as well as 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 or
during winter storage, a fuel stabilizer should be added to the gasoline to help protect the fuel system from
these problems. Operate the boat for at least 15 minutes after adding the stabilizer to allow the treated
fuel to reach the engine.
Your dealer or the engine manufacturer can provide additional information on fuel degradation and fuel
stabilizers recommended for your engine. For more recommendations for your specific area, check with
your local Pursuit dealer.
• Drain water from the fresh water system.
• Consult the engine owner’s manual for detailed information on preparing the engines 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 widest point of the boat that the sling will surround. Put the slings in position.
Refer to the drawing in the Schematics section of this manual for the correct position of the lifting slings. The
positions are marked with small labels on each side of the boat under the rubrails. The fore and aft slings should
be tied together to prevent the slings from sliding on the hull.
Elevating lifts are commonly used to store boats for extended periods. To provide proper support, the bunks
that support the hull should be aligned with and run parallel to the hull stringers. The bow and stern eyes (if
so equipped) should not be used as sole support for storage.