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Seasonal Maintenance
Preparing The Boat For Storage:
• Remove the bilge drain plug(s), if installed.
(Some boats do not have bilge drain plugs)
• 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 Freshwater System Winterizing
The entire fresh water system must be completely
drained and winterized using the following pro-
cedure.
Draining the freshwater system
• Make sure the water heater, filters and fresh
water tank are completely drained.
• Disconnect all hoses, check valves, etc. Open
all faucets and washdown hose nozzles and
blow all the water from the system. Use only
very low air pressure when doing this to pre-
vent possible system damage.
• Because of the check valve mechanism built in
the pumps, blowing the lines will not remove
the water from the fresh water pumps. Re-
move the inlet and outlet hoses on the pumps.
Activate the pumps and allow them to pump
out any remaining water....about a cupful.
Using antifreeze - alternative option
A recommended alternative to the above-men-
tioned procedure is the use of commercially avail-
able non toxic, fresh water system antifreeze.
• After draining the fresh water tank, lines,
filters and water heater, pour 10 gallons of
potable water antifreeze into the fresh water
tank.
• Prime and operate the pumps until antifreeze
flows from all fresh water faucets. Be sure to
open all hot and cold water faucets, including
the fresh water shower in the head compart-
ment, anchor locker and cockpit washdown
hose nozzles, cockpit shower, leaning post sink
and windshield washers.
• Activate the marine toilet flush cycle several
times to properly winterize the freshwater
supply line at the toilet. Make sure to repeat
the flush cycle as necessary until antifreeze is
flowing to the toilet bowl.
• Make sure antifreeze has flowed through all
of the fresh water drains.
Ice Maker (Optional)
If your boat is equipped with an optional ice
maker, it will have specific lay up and winterizing
procedures. Refer to their owner’s manuals and
your Scout dealer for recommended winterizing
procedures.
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