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Yamarin 79 Day Cruiser
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NOTE!
Some post-delivery installations and alteration work may cause
damage to the structure of the boat or impair safety if not
performed correctly. Please contact the dealer if you are planning
any modifications.
7
Winter storage
Preparing your boat for winter storage is an annual routine. Have your boat lifted in good
time before the water freezes. Your boat is not designed for use in ice and it is not meant to
be used in temperatures below zero (for example, the rain water draining system will freeze
up). It is advisable to perform all maintenance, repair and inspection procedures in
connection with placing the boat in winter storage.
Familiarise yourself with the service procedures shown in the engine manual. We
recommend that you leave them to an authorised service agent. Do not forget to service the
remote control and steering system. Make sure to perform their maintenance according to
their separate instructions and manuals.
7.1
Measures before winter storage
Wash the bottom of the boat immediately after the boat has been lifted. Algae and slime will
come off easier if they are not left to dry. Empty the engine of its cooling water according to
the manual.
Give the engine and other equipment their winter servicing, following their separate
manuals. If your boat is stored outside or in a humid place over the winter, empty it of
textiles and other equipment that may corrode or become mouldy in damp conditions. Wash
the ropes in fresh water. Replace any worn ropes. Leave bushing valves open. Remove the
drain plug for the winter.
Check the condition of the hull and rub down any scrapes
to let possible moisture inside the laminate dry. Repair any damage in the spring before
launching the boat.
Always cover your boat so that snow cannot gather inside. Always make sure, however, that
it is adequately ventilated. A winter storage cover is available as an optional accessory for
your boat.
7.2
Measures before launching the boat
Repair any damage to the gelcoat surface according to section 6.10.
In sea areas, antifouling paint should be used to prevent the hull from becoming covered
with vegetation. Fouling of the bottom and especially the propeller increases fuel
consumption remarkably. However, if the boat is anchored at the inlet of a stream or in a