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SEASONAL MAINTENANCE

13.1 Storage and Lay-up

Before Hauling:

• Pump out the head and holding tank. Flush the holding

tank using clean soap, water and a deodorizer. Pump out

the cleaning solution.

• The fuel tank should be left nearly full to reduce

condensation that can accumulate in the tank. Allow

enough room in the tank for the fuel to expand without

leaking out the vents. Moisture from condensation in the

fuel tank can reach such concentrations that it becomes

heavy enough to settle out of the gasoline to the bottom

of the tank. Since fuel pickup tubes are located near the

bottom of the tank, this accumulated moisture can cause the

engine to run poorly or not at all after extended storage.

Chemical changes also occur as the gasoline ages that can

cause deposits and varnish in the fuel system as well as

reduce the octane rating of the fuel. Severely degraded

fuel can damage the engine and boat fuel tank and lines.

Therefore, if your boat is not being run enough to require

at least one full tank of fresh fuel a month or during winter

storage, a fuel stabilizer should be added to the gasoline

to help protect the fuel system from these problems.

Operate the boat for at least 15 minutes after adding the

stabilizer to allow the treated fuel to reach the engine.

Yamaha recommends using Yamaha Fuel Conditioner and

Stabilizer for their engines.

Your dealer or the engine manufacturer can provide

additional information on fuel degradation and fuel

stabilizers recommended for your engine. For more

recommendations for your specific area, check with your

local Scout dealer.

• Drain water from the freshwater system.

• Consult the engine owner’s manual for detailed information

on preparing the engines for storage.

Lifting

It is essential that care be used when lifting your boat. Make

sure the spreader bar at each sling is at least as long as the

distance across the widest point of the boat that the sling will

surround. Put the slings in position. Refer to the sling loca-

tions drawing for the correct position of the lifting slings. The

fore and aft slings should be tied together to prevent the slings

from sliding on the hull.

BOATS  CAN  BE  DAMAGED  FROM  IMPROPER
LIFTING AND TRANSPORTING WITH FORK LIFTS.
CARE AND CAUTION MUST BE EXERCISED WHEN
TRANSPORTING  A  BOAT WITH  A  FORK  LIFT.
NEVER  HOIST THE  BOAT WITH  A  SUBSTANTIAL
AMOUNT OF WATER IN THE BILGE.

SEVERE  GEL  COAT  CRACKING  OR  MORE
SERIOUS  HULL  DAMAGE  CAN  OCCUR  DURING
HAULING  AND  LAUNCHING  IF  PRESSURE  IS
CREATED ON THE GUNWALES (SHEER) BY THE
SLINGS.    FLAT, WIDE  BELTING  SLINGS  AND
SPREADERS LONG ENOUGH TO KEEP PRESSURE
FROM THE GUNWALES ARE ESSENTIAL.  DO NOT
ALLOW ANYONE TO HAUL YOUR BOAT WHEN THE
SPREADERS ON THE LIFT ARE NOT WIDE ENOUGH
TO TAKE THE PRESSURE OFF THE GUNWALES.

Supporting The Boat For Storage

A trailer, elevating lift, or a well-made cradle is the best support

for your boat during storage.

When storing the boat on a trailer for a long period:

•

Make sure the trailer is on a level surface and the bow is

high enough so that water will drain from the bilge and

cockpit.

• Make sure the engine is in the down position.

•

The trailer must properly support the hull. The bunks and

rollers should match the bottom of the hull and should not