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Carry a spare tire for both your trailer and your towing vehicle
along with sufficient tools to change them.
Be sure all lids, doors, and the engine cowling are latched se-
curely before trailering.
On extended trips, carry
spare wheel bearings, seals,
and races.
While traveling, check the
wheel hubs every time you
stop for gas or refresh-
ments. If the hub feels ab-
normally hot, the bearing
should be inspected before
continuing your trip.
When rounding turns on
highways or streets, do not
cut corners. Also, go slowly
over railroad tracks.
Before backing your trailer into water, disconnect the light plug
from the towing vehicle to reduce the likelihood of blowing out
lights when they become submerged.
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ANODIZED ALUMINUM COMPONENTS- LEANING POSTS, ROD
HOLDERS, T-TOP FRAMES
Due to the nature of anodized aluminum and the harsh expo-
sure conditions of the marine environment, it is important to follow a
regular maintenance procedure. Failure to follow a preventative
maintenance procedure will most likely result in aluminum pitting.
These parts must be washed periodically with a very mild soap and
water solution. Sea Hunt recommends washing with a mild soap
(such as Ivory Liquid) after each use and every two to three weeks
if stored in an outside marine environment. Strong cleaners and
soaps must not be used; never use abrasive cleaners or products
that contain chlorine bleach. These products can remove the ano-
dized coating. Pay special attention to the upper tubes of a hardtop
or T-top frame. The area just below the top is shielded by the can-
vas or fiberglass top and does not receive the natural rinse that
rainwater provides. Failure to thoroughly clean and maintain this
area will allow contaminates that attack the anodized aluminum to
remain on the frame.
For maximum protection coat parts with a non-abrasive metal
protector. The best protectors will displace moisture, remove con-
taminates, and leave a wax film protecting the anodized aluminum.
Follow the application guidelines for the product you choose.
SCUPPERS
Sea Hunt boats have self-bailing cockpits. This means water on
the cockpit floor drains by gravity through large aft scuppers and
NOT into the bilge. The aft drains or scuppers have an external flap
assembly which restricts the flow of water back into the boat. In-
spect the flaps periodically to make sure that they are free of debris.
The scupper flaps may need periodic replacement if the rubber be-
comes damaged or no longer seals properly in the thru-hull.
FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
To determine whether a fuel flow problem is in your fuel system
or your engine, follow this simple method. Connect a six-gallon port-
able tank to the engine and operate the engine. If the problem per-
sists the likely cause is with the engine itself. If the problem goes
away, the source must be in the boat’s fuel system. One component
that should be inspected if a restriction occurs is the anti-siphon
valve. If fuel does not flow properly through this part it must be
cleaned and/or replaced. DO NOT remove the anti-siphon valve
and replace it with a regular barb.
Do not use fuels containing alcohol.
Alcohol, particularly ethanol,
will absorb water that makes fuel more corrosive to metals in tanks
