Scout Boats 222 Abaco, Owner'S Manual

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When storing the boat on a lift or cradle:
• The cradle must be specifically for boat storage.
• Make sure the cradle or lift is well supported with the
bow high enough to provide proper drainage of the bilge.
• Make sure the engine is in the down position.
• 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 correct location, the bunks should match the bottom
of hull and should not be putting pressure on the lifting
strakes.
BOATS HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY TRAILERS, LIFTS,
AND CRADLES THAT DON’T PROPERLY SUPPORT
THE HULL. ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE BUNKS AND
ROLLERS ARE ADJUSTED SO THEY ARE NOT
PUTTING PRESSURE ON THE LIFTING STRAKES
AND ARE PROVIDING ENOUGH SUPPORT FOR THE
HULL. HULL DAMAGE RESULTING FROM
IMPROPER CRADLE OR TRAILER SUPPORT IS NOT
COVERED BY THE SCOUT WARRANTY.
Preparing The Boat For Storage:
• Open the bilge drain plug.
• Thoroughly wash the 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 moisture displacing lubricant, wax
or a metal protector.
• Remove propellers and grease the propeller shafts using
light waterproof grease.
• Remove the batteries and store in a cool place. Clean
using clear, clean water. Be sure the batteries have
sufficient water and clean terminals. Keep the batteries
charged and safe from freezing throughout the storage
period.
Note: Refer to the Electrical System chapter, for infor-
mation on the maintenance of the AC and DC elec-
trical systems.
• Coat all faucets and exposed electrical components in
the cabin and cockpit with a protecting oil.
• Clean out, totally drain and completely dry the fishboxes,
sinks and livewells.
• Thoroughly clean the interior of the boat. Vacuum all
carpets and dry clean drapes and upholstery.
• Remove cushions, open as many locker doors as possible.
Leaving as many of these areas open as possible will
improve the boat’s ventilation during the storage period.
Note: It is recommended that a mildew preventer be
hung in the head compartment or cabin before it
is closed for storage.
• Clean the exterior upholstery with a good vinyl cleaner
and dry thoroughly. Spray the weather covers and boat
upholstery with a spray disinfectant. Enclosed areas such
as the shower basin, storage locker areas, etc. should also
be sprayed with this disinfectant.
14.2 Winterizing
Freshwater System
The entire freshwater system must be completely drained.
Disconnect all hoses, check valves, etc. and blow all the wa-
ter from the system. Make sure the freshwater tank is com-
pletely drained. Use only very low air pressure when doing
this to prevent possible system damage. Because of the check
valve mechanism built in the pump, blowing the lines will
not remove the water from the pressure pump. Remove the
outlet hose on the pump. Turn the pump on and allow it to
pump out any remaining water....about a cupful.
A recommended alternative to the above-mentioned proce-
dure is the use of commercially available nontoxic, freshwa-
ter system antifreeze. After draining the potable water tank
and lines, pour the antifreeze mixture into the freshwater tank,
prime and operate the pump until the mixture flows from all
freshwater faucets. Make sure antifreeze has flowed through
all of the freshwater drains.
For additional information please refer to the Freshwater Sys-
tem chapter.
Raw Water System
Completely drain the raw water systems. Disconnect all hoses
and blow the water from the system. Use only very low air
pressure when doing this to prevent possible system damage.
Because of the check valve mechanism built in the pressure
pump for the washdown, blowing the lines will not remove
the water from the pump. Remove the inlet and outlet hoses
on the pump. Turn the pump on and allow it to pump out any
remaining water....about a cupful.
A recommended alternative to the above-mentioned proce-
dure is the use of commercially available nontoxic, potable
water system antifreeze. If potable water antifreeze is used,
pour the mixture into a pail and put the raw water intake lines