®
Repeat the procedure until the fresh-
water tank is empty.
c. Open all faucets onboard - galley,
head, shower, vanity, cockpit shower,
etc.
d. Disconnect inlet and outlet hoses
from freshwater pump. Make sure
accumulator tank is drained.
e. Remove freshwater filter bowl and
strainer. Clean, dry and replace
strainer bowl.
f.
Drain the water heater. Lines from
the engine heat exchanger must be
disconnected. Drain exchanger and
lines.
g. Use low air pressure at freshwater
pump outlet hose to blow water from
all water lines.
h. Connect outlet hose to freshwater
pump. Pour approximately 1-1/2
ounces of potable alcohol into the
pump inlet. Rotate pump pulley two
turns by hand and connect inlet hose.
14. Refrigerator/Freezer:
a. Place REFRIG circuit breaker to
“OFF” position.
b. Discard any ice cubes.
c. Wipe unit dry and leave the door
blocked open during storage.
15. Remove strainer and seacock drain
plugs to prevent damage from freezing.
Close all seacocks.
Strainers
Seacocks
Engines Engines
(2-intake)
Generator
Generator (intake)
Freshwater Air
conditioning
system
(intake)
Air conditioning
Head system (outlet)
system
Cockpit wash (intake)
Cockpit wash
system
16. Batteries:
a. Be sure the master battery switch is
in the “OFF” position. Remove batter-
ies from the boat and store in a non-
freezing area.
b. Put batteries on a wooden pallet or
bench.
c. Keep batteries on a trickle charge.
Check and maintain electrolyte
levels regularly.
7-5
45 Sportfish Series
17. Interior Preparations:
a. Remove items that will hold moisture
and cause mildew such as life jackets,
towels, blankets, cushions, mattresses,
clothing, curtains, canvas, etc.
b. Scrub the inside of the boat. Clean the
cabinets, drawers, and cupboards. Try
to allow one day for drying and airing
out the cabin area as weather permits.
c. If mattresses and cushions are left
onboard, stand or prop them up to
allow good air circulation around
them. Hang life preservers and other
equipment to avoid mold and mildew.
18. Exterior Preparations:
a. The bottom will require at least one
coat of anti-fouling paint before begin-
ning a new season. This can be done
when winterizing or at the start of the
new season. Consult your Rampage
Yachts dealer for paint specifications
for your area.
b. Apply a coat of wax to the entire sur-
face of the boat. Put rust inhibitor on
all deck hardware and other metal
parts. Consult your Rampage Yachts
dealer for product recommendations.
Downloaded
from
Cruisers
Owners
Forum
http://www.CruisersOwnersForum.com
