Sea Ray 44 Sedan Bridge, Owner'S Manual

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8.5
S
ECTION
8 • R
EQUIRED
I
NSPECTION
, S
ERVICE AND
M
AINTENANCE
44 Sedan Bridge ( 455 sedan bridge )
4. W
INTERIZATION
C
HECKLIST FOR
B
OATS
S
TORED ON
L
AND
A. B
OAT
S
TORAGE
• Store boat in a bow high attitude.
• Remove hull drain plug.
• Pour one (1) pint (half-liter) of 50% water/
antifreeze mixture in each bilge pump sump..
B. E
NGINES
• Flush engines with fresh water.
• Remove engine drain plugs.
REFER TO YOUR ENGINE OPERATOR’S MANUAL
FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON PREPARING
THE ENGINES FOR STORAGE AND
WINTERIZATION.
C. B
ATTERY
(
IES
)
• Remove from boat. Remove the negative (-)
cable first, then the positive (+) cable.
• Remove grease and dirt from top surface.
• Grease terminal bolts.
• Store on wooden pallet or thick plastic in a cool
dry place. Do not store on concrete.
B. T
OPSIDE AND
S
UPPLIES
Once a year, you should undertake a thorough
review of the topside equipment, as well as of the
critical safety supplies on your boat.
• Check cleats, rings, rails, etc. for loose or
corroded fasteners, breaks, sharp edges or
other conditions that could lead to malfunction
or unsafe use. Repair or replace as necessary.
• Inspect PFDs (life jackets) for tears and
deterioration.
• Make certain you have enough PFDs on board
for the maximum number of persons you can
carry.
• Check your first aid kit, making certain it is
complete and that the items in it have not passed
an expiration date.
• Check the signaling equipment and emergency
flares. Make sure all items are within their
expiration dates.
• Inspect the anchor, mooring and towing lines.
Repair or replace as required.
• Check fire extinguishers for full charge.
4. W
IRING
S
YSTEM
• Check all wiring for proper support.
• Check all wiring insulation for signs of fraying
or chafing.
• Check all terminals for corrosion - corroded
terminals and connectors should be replaced
or thoroughly cleaned.
• Tighten all terminals securely and spray them
with light marine preservative oil.
5. F
ITTINGS
, H
OSES AND
C
LAMPS
• Inspect the entire bilge area for evidence of
damage or deterioration. Evidence of
deterioration will first appear around hull fittings,
hoses and clamps.
• Straighten kinked hoses.
• Replace any hose that does not feel pliable.
• Check all hose clamps for tightness and
corrosion. Corroded clamps must be replaced.
• Check the nuts, bolts and screws that retain
equipment, hoses, etc. in the bilge for tightness
and corrosion. Corroded fasteners must be
replaced.