STORING & WINTERIZING YOUR BOAT
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53 COUPE
To protect the shower sump box from freezing:
1. Pour potable water antifreeze into the shower drain.
2. Monitor the shower sump discharge thru-hull on the hullside amidships.
3. When the antifreeze is forced out of the thru hull via the shower sump,
repeat the procedure in the second shower until the antifreeze is again
forced out of the thru hull.
8.4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8.4.1 DC System
The only major component of your DC system that needs preparation for winter
storage are the batteries.
To prepare the batteries for storage:
1. Make sure the batteries are fully charged.
2. Press OFF the PORT BATTERY, HOUSE BATTERY, and STBD BATTERY
buttons on the Power Control Panel in the galley peninsula cabinet.
3. Disconnect the batteries.
4. Clean the battery terminals. Apply a coat of petroleum jelly to the termi-
nals, or spray liberally with Boeshield
®
T9.
5.
Make sure that all battery electrolyte cells are filled to specification. See
chapter 7 for battery maintenance.
6. Leave the batteries disconnected during storage. If left connected they
should be recharged periodically to prevent discharge over time, which
can damage the batteries.
Refer to the battery user guide for additional winterizing instructions. Review
the user guides provided with all installed electronics; if low temperatures might
damage them, remove and store in a clean, dry area that will protect them from
low temperatures.
8.4.2 AC System
With the exception of the generator, the AC electrical system does not require any
winterizing. Refer to section 8.9 for generator winterization information.
Summary of Contents for 53 COUPE
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