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CAUTION
A recommended alternative to the above-men-
tioned procedure is the use of commercially avail-
able nontoxic, freshwater 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 System chapter.
Raw Water System
Completely drain the raw water systems. Discon-
nect 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 raw water
washdown pump, blowing the lines will not remove
the water from the raw water 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-men-
tioned procedure is the use of commercially avail-
able nontoxic, potable water system antifreeze. If
potable water antifreeze is used, pour the mixture
into a pail and put the raw water intake lines into
the solution. Run the pumps one at a time until
the antifreeze solution is visible at all raw water
faucets and discharge fittings and drains. Be
sure antifreeze has flowed through all of the raw
water drains.
Portable Head
The portable head must be properly winterized by
following the manufacturer’s winterizing instruc-
tions in the portable head owner’s manual.
Marine Toilet
The marine toilet must be properly winterized by
following the manufacturer’s winterizing instruc-
tions in the marine toilet owner’s manual. Drain
the intake and discharge hoses completely using
low air pressure if necessary. The head hold-
ing tank and macerator discharge pump must
be pumped dry and one gallon of potable water
antifreeze poured into the tank through the deck
waste pump out fitting. After the antifreeze has
been added to the holding tank, open the over-
board discharge valve and activate the macerator
pump until the antifreeze solution is visible at the
discharge thru hull.
Notice:
Make sure you follow the marine toilet manu-
facturer’s winterizing instructions exactly.
Bilge
Coat all metal components, wire busses, and con-
nector plugs, in the bilge with a protecting oil. It
is also important to protect all strainers, seacocks
and steering components. The bilge pumps and
bilge pump lines must be completely free of water
and dried out when the boat is laid-up for the win-
ter in climates where freezing occurs. Compart-
ments in the bilge that will not drain completely
should be pumped out and then sponged until
completely free of water. Dry the hull bilge and
self-bailing cockpit troughs. Water freezing in
these areas could cause damage.
Yamaha Engines
The engines should be flushed with freshwater for
at least 15 minutes prior to winter storage. This
will remove salt, sand and other contaminates
that can damage the engine. It is also important
to “Fog” the cylinders, change the gear oil, fill the
oil tanks (2-cycle engines) or change the oil in
4-cycle engines, coat the engine with a protector,
wax the exterior and properly store and charge the
battery. You should refer to the Yamaha engine
owner’s manual or contact your dealer for specific
instructions on winterizing your engines.
Hardtops
It is imperative that all drain holes in the legs are
open and that the legs are completely free of wa-
ter. Remove the canvas and thoroughly clean and
store in a safe, dry place. Remove all electronics.
Coat all wire connectors and bus bars in the helm
compartment with a protecting oil.
Clean the aluminum frame with soap and water
and dry thoroughly. Apply an aluminum metal
protector to the entire frame on anodized alumi-
num to reduce corrosion and pitting.
ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE LEG DRAIN HOLES ARE CLEAR
WHEN THE BOAT IS LAID UP FOR THE WINTER. WATER
TRAPPED INSIDE THE HARDTOP, TOWER OR RADAR ARCH
LEGS COULD FREEZE AND CAUSE THE LEGS TO SPLIT.
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