Tartan 4000, Owner'S Manual, Page: 52 / 80

T4000 OM
14.1 Hauling
The proper placement of slings and supports is most important when hauling out.
Improper placement stresses the hull and may result in gelcoat fractures or other damage.
Slings should never be placed on the saildrive leg. The forward sling is to be placed in the
area of the forward main bulkhead. To prevent the slings coming into contact with the rub
rail, the hull may be padded with carpet, placed flat against the hull just below the cove
line. Tie a line between the slings fore and aft to prevent them from slipping.
14.2 Cradle Support
When hauling on a marine railway or placing the yacht in its storage cradle at least 60% of
the weight of the yacht should be on the keel. The hull supports should not bear more
than 30% to 36% of the weight of the yacht, otherwise structural damage may result if these
weight percentages are not followed. Do not put weight on the keel further aft than the last
keel bolt. The extreme aft tip of the keel is tapered to a thin section and will accept little
weight without the possibility of bending (see 3.5). It may be necessary to go through the
loading process two or three times, checking the keel position relative to the center line of
the cradle, before it is finally positioned,
14.3 When the Yacht Is Hauled
Scrub down the bottom to remove any marine growth and grease. Wash down the topsides
and deck. All gear that may be damaged by cold or damp, such as clothing, life jackets,
books, batteries etc., should be removed from the yacht and placed in a warm, dry storage
area. All cushions should be stored on edge allowing air to circulate freely to reduce the
chance of mold. Lubricate and cover all exposed mechanical fittings to guard against ice or
snow. Check all electrical and mechanical components on the yacht and remove those
needing service or replacement during the winter. Cover any exposed holes.
It will only be necessary to winterize the raw water side of the engine's cooling system.
The freshwater side should always contain antifreeze of a type appropriate for your
particular climate.
Refer to the engine Owner's Manual. Remove the engine drain plugs. The engine
Owner’s Manual or your Tartan Dealer may be consulted for the location and quantity of
these plugs. After allowing drainage for five to ten minutes, replace the plugs and secure.
Remove the engine water inlet hose from the seacock and place this hose end in a gallon
container of automotive antifreeze. Start the engine and run until the antifreeze comes
out of the exhaust outlet. Stop the engine. Replace the inlet hose on the seacock and
tighten the hose clamps. Antifreeze will now be distributed throughout the cooling system
as well as in the muffler. It is recommended that the drain plugs be again removed and
the engine drained for total protection. Place a wooden plug in the exhaust outlet in the