PURSUIT S 408 SPORT 2017, Owner'S Manual

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Section 12 Seasonal Maintenance
12-2
correct location, the bunks should match
the bottom of hull and should not be put-
ting pressure on the lifting strakes.
• Make sure the engines are in the down
position.
• Make sure bunks and rollers are adjust-
ed so they are not putting pressure on
lifting strakes and are providing enough
support for the hull. Hull damage re-
sulting from improper cradle or trailer
support is not covered by the Pursuit
warranty.
Preparing The Boat For Storage:
• Remove the bilge drain plug(s), if in-
stalled.
• Thoroughly wash fiberglass exterior,
especially the antifouling portion of the
bottom. Remove as much marine growth
as possible. Lightly wax the exterior
fiberglass components.
• Remove all oxidation from the exterior
hardware and apply a light film of mois -
ture displacing lubricant.
• Remove propellers and grease the
propeller shafts using light waterproof
grease.
• Remove batteries and clean using clear,
clean water. Make sure batteries have
sufficient water and terminals are clean.
Keep the batteries charged and stored in
a cool, dry place and safe from freezing
throughout the storage period.
• Refer to the Electrical System for infor-
mation on the maintenance of the AC
and DC electrical systems.
• Coat all faucets and exposed electrical
components in the cabin and cockpit
with a protecting oil.
• Clean, drain and completely dry the fish -
boxes, sinks and livewells.
• Thoroughly clean the interior of the boat;
vacuum all carpets and dry clean drapes
and upholstery.
• Remove cushions, open the refrigerator/
cooler door and as many locker doors as
possible. Leaving as many of these ar-
eas open as possible will improve fresh
air ventilation during the storage period.
• Place a mildew preventive system in the
cabin area before it is closed for storage.
• Clean the exterior upholstery with a
good vinyl cleaner and dry thorough-
ly. Spray the weather covers and boat
upholstery with a spray disinfectant.
Enclosed areas such as the refrigerator,
shower basin, storage locker areas, etc.
should also be sprayed with a disinfec-
tant.
12.2 Winterizing
Fresh Water System
The entire fresh water system must be com-
pletely drained. Disconnect all hoses, check
valves, etc. and blow all the water from the
system. Make sure the water heater and
fresh water tank are completely drained.
Use very low air pressure only when blowing
water from the system to prevent damage to
components. The check valve mechanism
built in the fresh water pump will not remove
the water from the pump. Remove the outlet
hose on the pump, turn it on and allow it to
pump out any remaining water, approximately
a cupful.
An alternate method is to use commercially
available nontoxic, fresh water system anti-
freeze. After draining the potable water tank,
lines and water heater, pour the antifreeze
mixture into the fresh water tank, prime and
operate the pump until the mixture flows from
all fresh water faucets. Be sure to open ALL
faucets, including the fresh water spray head
in the stern bait station sink and the water
supply valve for the head. Make sure anti-
freeze has flowed through all of the fresh
water drains. Allow the antifreeze to fill the
sink traps.
The shower/cabin drain sump system must
be winterized also. Clean debris from the
drain and sump and flush for several minutes
with fresh clean water. After the system is
clean, pump the drain sump as dry as pos-