Scout Boats 300 LXF, Owner'S Manual

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Seasonal Maintenance
• 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.
Notice:
Refer to the Electrical System chapter, for
information 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, coolers, sinks and baitwells.
• Thoroughly clean the interior of the boat.
Vacuum all carpets and dry clean drapes and
upholstery.
• Remove cushions and 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.
Notice:
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
Fresh Water System
The entire fresh water system must be completely
drained. Disconnect all hoses, check valves, etc.
and blow all the water from the system. Make sure
the filters and fresh water 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 fresh 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 alterna-
tive to the above-mentioned procedure is the use
of commercially available non toxic, fresh water
system antifreeze. After draining the fresh water
tank, lines and filters, pour the antifreeze mixture
into the fresh water tank, prime and operate the
pump until the mixture flows from all fresh water
faucets. Be sure to open all water faucets, includ-
ing the fresh water washdown hose and marine
toilet flush cycle. Make sure antifreeze has flowed
through all of the fresh water drains.
The marine toilet flush cycle may need to activated
several times to properly winterize the freshwater
supply lines at the toilet. Make sure to repeat the
flush cycle as necessary until antifreeze is flowing
to the toilet.
For additional information refer to the Fresh Water
System and Drainage System chapters.
Raw Water System
Completely drain the raw water systems including
the sea strainers in the stern bilge. 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 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
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