
4. Add approximately two gallons of non–toxic
antifreeze mixture to fresh w ater tank. Mix
anti-freeze in accordance with manufacturer
recommendations.
NOTE:
Antifreeze in fresh w ater tank will also be
needed to winterize head and macerator .
5. Turn on water pump.
6. One by one, open each faucet, beginning
with faucet fur thest from pump. Close
faucet when antifreeze star ts to flow and
leave it closed.
7. Shut off w ater pump
MARINE HEAD
• Have holding tank emptied at an appro ved
pumpout station.
• Prepare the marine head for storage with a
non-toxic antifreeze in accordance with man-
ufacturer’s recommendations.
VACUFLUSH
®
SYSTEM
The fresh w ater system must be winterized
before winterizing the w aste system. Refer to
Vacuflush
®
System owner’s manual for addi-
tional infor mation.
1. Have holding tank pumped out at an
approved pumpout station.
2. If necessar y, add non–toxic antifreeze
to fresh w ater tank. Mix antifreeze in
accordance with the manufacturer’ s
recommendations.
3. Operate head until antifreeze flows into
bowl.
Allow sufficient time between flushes
for vacuum to build up before flushing.
4. Operate macerator until antifreeze flows
through discharge fitting on side of hull.
Flush head as needed to pro vide enough
antifreeze to winterize macerator .
5 Dispose of antifreeze according to manufac-
turer’s instr uctions.
RAW WATER SYSTEM AND
LIVEWELL
NOTE:
You will need two container s to winterize
this system. Ha ve hose attached to cockpit
hose connector before beginning winterization.
• Drain livewell by removing standpipe.
• Locate the hose that connects the ra w water
pump with the ra w water through hull pickup
fitting, and close seacock.
• Disconnect hose at the point that it con-
nects with the through hull fitting .
• Mix one-gallon of non-toxic antifreeze in
accordance with manufacturer’ s recommen-
dations. Place hose end in antifreeze.
• Turn Y-valve selector handle to live well.
• Activate raw water system pump b y turning
on the live well/raw water washdown switch
at the helm.
• When you see the antifreeze mixture enter-
ing the live well, turn the Y-valve selector to
the raw water washdown position and posi-
tion the empty container to catch the flow of
antifreeze from the hose.
• Turn off the ra w water pump.
• Reconnect the hose to the through hull fit-
ting, and open seacock.
• Replace the live well stand pipe.
• Dispose of antifreeze mixture according to
manufacturer’s instr uctions.
INTERIOR CLEANING
• Scrub all interior surfaces including cup-
boards, cabinets and dra wers.
• Be sure to remo ve everything that can hold
moisture and cause milde w. Remove and
store OFF the boat all cushions, mattresses,
curtains, blankets, sheets, pillows, tow els
and clothing.
• If it is necessar y to store cushions on
board, open all zipper s and lift co ver away
from the foam padding b y placing a small
plastic bowl or other round blunt object
inside the cushion to allow for adequate air
circulation. Seats that can be, should be
stored in the down or folded out position.
• Make sure the cabin is w ell-ventilated.
• PFD’s and other safety equipment must be
cleaned and dried. If left on board, place
them where air can circulate around them.
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