PURSUIT S 408 SPORT 2017, Owner'S Manual

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Seasonal Maintenance Section 12
12-1
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
diesel fuel additive containing an algae-
cide 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 posi-
tions 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 launch-
ing if pressure is created on the gunwales
(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 storage.
• 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 support-
ed.
• 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
storage. Make sure lift or cradle is well
supported 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