SEALINE S450, Owner'S Manual

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i WC, Sea cocks & Holding Tanks - These need
to be pumped dry to reduce the risk of freezing
and cracking of the various parts. Toilet
conditioner, which lubricates, cleans and
deodorises your toilet is available If you intend to
leave your boat afloat, you should firstly close the
inlet seacock, pump the toilet dry and then close
the outlet seacock. If you are removing your boat
from the water, leave sea cocks open and pump
the toilet dry, to allow any remaining water in the
system to drain away. When draining the toilet,
check for leaks and the condition of hoses and
their clamps. Sea cocks should be checked for
corrosion and leaks and lubricated internally.
Holding tanks (if fitted) should be emptied and
then flushed through with a suitable sanitary fluid.
A check should also be made on all hose
connections.
j Accommodation - Special attention should be
made of the fridges and galley. Fridges should be
thoroughly cleaned and their doors propped open.
The galley should be thoroughly cleaned,
especially in areas where food has been stored or
prepared. Bedding and curtains can be left but
make sure that the boat is well ventilated to
prevent mould forming. The bilge should be
checked and if it needs cleaning, wiped over with
one of the bilge cleaners that are available to
prevent unwanted odours.
k Bilge Pumps - The bilge pump strainers fitted to
the base of the pump should be checked, as it is
possible over a period of time for them to become
blocked. This can stop the pump from operating
See manufacturer's instructions.
l Anchor Locker & Windlass - Remove all the
chain from the anchor locker and thoroughly
wash off checking for corrosion and wear, the
depth marking can also be checked to see that
they are all intact. Give the anchor locker a good
clean out removing all the salt from the season's
use. Windlasses are virtually maintenance free,
only greasing of mechanical parts is necessary.
Electric windlasses do require a little more
maintenance. All solenoid connections and deck
switches should be checked for tightness and
cable supports should be checked to prevent
them from becoming tangled with the chain.
Finally all electrical connections should be
sprayed with moisture repellent spray.
m Antifoul - Antifouling the hull is one of the less
popular aspects of motor cruising. Luckily
antifoul works very well these days. There are
various types available; Sealine favour the
soluble antifoul. This type erodes at a controlled
rate taking fouling with it. Annual antifouling is
unfortunately unavoidable and will have to be
carried out at the beginning of each season.
When choosing antifoul for maximum protection
you should take into consideration your mooring
area and decide which level of protection you
require. Antifoul can be hazardous, when using
follow manufacturers instructions.
DO NOT ANTIFOUL:
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Over anodes, as this will render them
ineffective as galvanic corrosion inhibitors.
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Drain holes.
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Speed sensing paddle wheel.