Sabre Sabre 30, Owner'S Manual

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30:03 CUTLASS BEARING: The shaft strut contains a rubber type bearing which lubricates
the support of the shaft. At haul out, be sure the bearing slots are clear and apply
silicone lubricant or castor oil to the bearing to preserve it's suppleness. Replace
shaft zinc if necessary.
30:04 FRESHWATER SYSTEM: This system is best winterized with one of the antifreezes
available for use in boat and recreational freshwater systems. It is an easy method which
insures that no pure water is left in the system to freeze.
If there is a hot water heater on board, allow heater to cool and open the pressure
release valve on top. Disconnect the hot and cold water hoses and allow the tank to drain
either in a bucket or into the bilge. Connect and clamp the hot and cold water hoses
together using a short length of 1/2" pipe in order to bypass the heater.
Mix the appropriate amounts of antifreeze and water, as directed on the label, to deliver
the degree of protection desired. Put 1 1/2 to 2 gallons of the solution into each water
tank.
If your boat is equipped with two water tanks, turn selector valve to the auxiliary tank
and pump the antifreeze solution through each of the nonpressurized outlets.
Use the foot pump in the galley and head and pump until antifreeze is seen coming out of
each faucet. If a manual shower hook­up is installed, open that fixture and pump until
antifreeze runs through.
Switch selector valve to other water tank and if only one tank is aboard, carry out the
above procedure using that one tank.
If a pressurized water system is installed, turn on the pump and open all fixtures until
antifreeze runs through. Be sure to open the hot water selector valve in order to supply
antifreeze to the hot water hoses and through the bypass loop.
30:00 WINTERIZING (Cont'd)
At this point the freshwater system should be completely protected by antifreeze against
freezing to a degree indicated by the strength of the solution placed into the supply
tanks.
New boats delivered in winter have their freshwater systems filled with antifreeze as
described above and are protected to ­30 degrees.
30:05 WASTE DISCHARGE SYSTEM: Several days before completing haulout procedures,
fresh water should be allowed to stand in the head unit to dissolve any salt accumulation
in the hoses and pump. Remove all water from the head unit. Special lubricants for the
pump's internal mechanism are available. Check with your marine hardware dealer for a
recommended brand. Never put oil, gas, kerosene or alcohol into the head or they will
ruin the internal valves.
If a holding tank is aboard, completely pump out all waste and pour in a cleansing,
deodorizing solution. Allow this to site in the tank overnight if possible, then
completely pump out and drain the entire system. If antifreeze is used in the system,
check in the manufacturer's literature binder for the recommended type.
30:06 ENGINE: The engine owner's manual for your specific engine contains guidelines
for winterizing. Follow the instructions carefully to insure the engines protection.
The exhaust system should be drained by means of the drain plug at the bottom of the low
point of the metal exhaust tube on some models, or by removing the water hose. The water
lock canister, accessible through the cockpit locker, should be partially filled with
antifreeze. Cover and seal the exhaust port at the transom to prevent air from circulating
into the engine.
30:07 FUEL SYSTEM: Shut off the fuel valve and drain the fuel filter. Clean the
filter bowl and replace the fuel element filter in the spring before launching. This
insures that residual fuel will not gum up and clog fine passages of the filter element.