Bringing Out of Storage
The following should be carried out on each
propulsion unit with the boat out of the water:
•
Paint the hull.
•
Check the sacrificial anode on the propulsion unit If
there is less than 2/3 of the anode left, it must be
replaced. Clean just before the boat is launched.
IMPORTANT!
Use emery paper. Do not use a wire brush or other
steel tools when cleaning, as these may damage the
galvanic protection.
•
Check the oil level in the propulsion unit. Top up if
necessary.
•
Install the propellers.
The following should be carried out on each engine
with the boat either in or out of the water:
•
Check the oil level in the engine. Top up if neces-
sary. If there is preservation oil in the system drain
and fill with new oil and change the oil filter.
•
Drain the antifreeze from the seawater system.
•
Install the impeller in the seawater pump. Replace if
the old one looks worn.
•
Close/tighten the drain cocks/plugs.
•
Check the tension and condition of the drive belts.
•
Check the condition of rubber hoses and tighten the
hose clamps.
•
Check the engine coolant level. Top up if necessary.
•
Connect the fully charged batteries.
•
Check the sacrificial anodes on engine and
transom. If there is less than 2/3 of an anode left, it
must be replaced. Clean just before the boat is
launched.
IMPORTANT!
Use emery paper. Do not use a wire brush or other
steel tools when cleaning, as these may damage the
galvanic protection.
The following should be carried out with the boat
in the water:
•
Check for leaks.
•
Start all the engines. Check that there are no fuel,
engine coolant or exhaust gas leaks and that all
control functions are operating.
Storage
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