Sea Ray 52 Sundancer, Owner'S Manual

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52 Sundancer
® (525 Sundancer ® )
2.1
S
ECTION
2 • G
ENERAL
B
OAT
A
RRANGEMENT
1. D
OCKING
/L
IFTING
/S
TORAGE
BOW AND STERN CLEATS: (See Figure 2.1.1)
Cleats must not be used for lifting the boat, they
are intended for docking or mooring use only.
When lifting the boat always keep the bow higher than
the stern to drain the exhaust lines and to prevent
water from running forward through the manifold and
into the engine where it can become trapped. It may
seem expedient to lift only the stern when changing a
propeller, but this can result in water entering the engine
cylinders, causing hydrostatic lock and resulting in
possible engine failure. Even a small amount of water
in the engine can cause rust and is to be avoided.
With fiberglass boats, severe gelcoat crazing or more
serious hull damage can occur during launching and
hauling if pressure is created on the gunwales by
the slings. Flat, wide belting-type slings and
spreaders long enough to keep pressure from the
gunwales are necessary. Cable-type slings should
be avoided. Do not place the slings where they may
lift on the propeller shaft or other underwater fittings.
The slings should be placed directly over the sling
tags imprinted on the deck (See Figure 2.1.2) to
assure the least amount of stress on the hull.
Never hoist the boat with an appreciable amount of
water in the bilge. Fuel and water tanks should
preferably be empty, especially if of large capacity.
A. S
UPPORTING
T
HE
B
OAT
A cradle is the ideal support for the boat whenever
it is not in the water. Properly designed and
constructed, it will provide support at the proper
points, which is essential to avoid stress on the
hull. Boat placement on the cradle should line up as
closely as possible to the sling tags on the side of
the deck. Do not rest boat on underwater fittings.
Do Not use cleats for lifting.
! CAUTION
C
LEAT
/ B
OW
& S
TERN
E
YE
L
OCATIONS
(F
IG
. 2.1.1)
CLEAT
CLEAT
CLEAT
CLEAT
CLEAT
CLEAT
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