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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Drain the ballast tank system.
IMPORTANT
It is extremely important to drain ballast system during freezing temperatures and
during long periods of non-use. Protect our natural resources by using environmentally
friendly products and always discard in an environmentally friendly manner.
1.
Drain the system completely after your boat is out of the water and
keep the intake/drain valves open.
2.
Use a 50/50 mixture of an environmentally friendly antifreeze and
fresh water.
3.
Pour an even amount, approximately 1 gallon (3,8 liters) of the
antifreeze mixture into each tank's vent.
4.
Make sure you catch any spilled mixture by placing a container under
the intake/drain of the tank you are winterizing.
5.
Operate the pump in the drain mode for two seconds; then shut off.
Repeat procedure for other tank(s).
6.
Close the water intake/drain valves in the ballast tank(s). When
returning your boat back to service, make sure to drain the remainder
of the mixture before getting onto the water.
Thoroughly wash the interior, interior compartments, deck and hull as
soon as your boat is removed from the water. Cleaning the hull at this
time is easier because the marine growth is still wet. Allow a couple of
days of air drying before covering the boat. Store all cushions in the open
position and open all storage areas to help prevent mold/mildew.
Apply a coat of wax to the entire surface of the boat and rust inhibitor
on all metal parts.
Clean all traces of dirt, oil, grime and grease from the engine and bilge.
Touch up areas of engine where paint has been removed.
Prepare the engine for storage according to the instructions contained in
the engine owner’s manual.
Store the bilge drain plug and any other drain plugs removed in a plastic
bag and tape it to the throttle control lever or near the dash so it is easy
to find after being stored.
Remove the battery from the boat. Clean, fully charge and store the
battery in an area not subject to freezing temperatures or directly on
cement. DO NOT store batteries close to heat, spark or flame-producing
devices.
Repack trailer wheel bearings with water-resistant wheel bearing grease.
If the trailer is equipped with bearing protectors, apply grease into hubs
with a grease gun.
Park trailer and boat in a protected area on cement if possible. If your
boat and trailer are left outside, install a boat cover. Cover the boat with
the storage cover. If a temporary poly cover such as shrink wrap is used,
your Tigé Dealer will install vents to provide ventilation to help prevent
mold or mildew.
Loosen tie-downs and winch line, but make sure the boat is resting
properly on hull supports.
Jack up trailer and place blocks under trailer frame to relieve weight on
trailer tires and springs.
NOTICE
DO NOT use your tonneau cover or bimini top for long-term storage.
These are not designed for long-term storage and do not provide
good protection. Adequate ventilation is not possible and
mold/mildew will form. For more information on appropriate
covering for long-term storage, see your Tigé Dealer.
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