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Note:
Read the owner’s manual for the trailer for the
correct amount of inflation for the tires.
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 engines are 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:
•
Remove the bilge drain plug(s), if installed.
•
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
electrical 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 baitwells.
•
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 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 water
from the system. Make sure the water heater and freshwater
tank are completely 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 freshwater 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 procedure is
the use of commercially available non toxic, freshwater system
antifreeze. After draining the potable water tank, lines and
water heater, pour the antifreeze mixture into the freshwater
tank, prime and operate the pump until the mixture flows from
all freshwater faucets. Be sure to open all hot and cold water
faucets, including the freshwater shower in the head compart-
ment and the faucet in the tackle station. Make sure antifreeze
has flowed through all of the freshwater drains.
The shower drain system must be properly winterized. Clean
debris from the drain and sump and flush for several minutes
with fresh clean water. After the system is clean, pump the
drain sump as dry as possible. Then pour a potable water anti-
freeze mixture into the shower drain until antifreeze has been
pumped through the entire system and out of the thru-hull.
For additional information refer to the Fresh Water System and
Drainage System chapters.
Summary of Contents for 295 Abaco
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