PURSUIT DC / 265, Owner'S Manual

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Seasonal Maintenance
12-1
Section 12
DC235 / DC265
Seasonal Maintenance
12.1 Storage and Lay-up
Before Hauling:
• Pump out the head. Flush the holding
tank using clean soap, water, deodorizer
and pump out cleaning solution.
• Leave the fuel tank nearly full to reduce
condensation that can accumulate in the
tank. Allow enough room for fuel to
expand without leaking from the vents.
Algae can grow in the accumulated
water in diesel fuel tanks, especially in
warm climates. Adding a high quality die-
sel fuel additive containing an algaecide
may be required to control algae during
storage in your area.
• Drain fresh water system.
• Refer to 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 for
the correct position of the lifting slings. The
positions are marked with small labels on
each side of the boat under the rubrails. Tie
fore and aft slings together to prevent 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 equipped should not be used as sole
support for storage.
Your boat can be damaged from improper
lifting and rough handling when being trans-
ported by lift trucks. Care and proper han-
dling procedures must be used when using a
lift truck to move your boat. DO NOT attempt
to lift boat with a substantial amount of water
in the bilge.
Severe gelcoat cracking or more serious hull
damage can occur during hauling and
launching if pressure is created on the gun-
wales (sheer) by the slings. Use flat, wide
slings and spreaders long enough to keep
pressure from the gunwales. DO NOT allow
your boat to be hauled 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 stor-
age.
When storing the boat on a trailer for a
long period:
• Make sure the rollers and pads support
the hull of the boat and the trailer is on a
level surface with the bow high enough
so water will drain from the bilge and
cockpit. 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 sup-
ported.
• Check the tires once each season. Add
enough air for the correct amount of
inflation for the tires.
• Make sure the engines are in the down
position.
When storing the boat on a lift or cradle:
• The cradle must be specific for boat stor-
age. Make sure lift or cradle is well sup-
ported with the bow high enough to
provide proper drainage of the bilge. The
cradle or lift must be in the proper fore
and aft position to properly support the
hull. When the cradle or lift is in the cor-
rect location, the bunks should match the
bottom of hull and should not be putting
pressure on the lifting strakes.
• Make sure the engines are in the down
position.
• Make sure bunks and rollers are
adjusted so they are not putting pressure
on lifting strakes and are providing
enough support for the hull. Hull damage