Albemarle 290 EXPRESS FISHERMAN, Руководство пользователя

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bOATS HAVE bEEN DAMAGED FROM IMPROPER
LIFTING AND TRANSPORTING WITH FORK LIFTS.
THE FORKS PLACE EXTREME PRESSURE POINTS
ON THE HULL AND COULD CAUSE SERIOUS
STRUCTURAL DAMAGE. YOUR bOAT IS TOO
HEAVY FOR ANY FORK LIFT. NEVER ALLOW
ANYONE TO LIFT THE bOAT WITH A FORK LIFT.
SEVERE GELCOAT CRAZING OR MORE SERIOUS
HULL DAMAGE CAN OCCUR DURING HAULING AND
LAUNCHING IF PRESSURE IS CREATED ON THE
GUNWALES (SHEER) bY THE SLINGS. SPREADERS
ARE NOT REQUIRED IF bELTS ARE NOT CREATING
PRESSURE (CAbLE DRUMS FURTHER APART
THAN bEAM OF bOAT). FLAT, WIDE bELTING
SLINGS AND SPREADERS LONG ENOUGH TO
KEEP PRESSURE FROM THE GUNWALES ARE
ESSENTIAL. DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO HAUL
YOUR bOAT WHEN THE SPREADERS ON THE LIFT
ARE NOT WIDE ENOUGH TO TAKE THE PRESSURE
OFF THE GUNWALES.
Supporting The Boat For Storage
A well-made cradle or proper blocking is the best support for
your boat during storage.
When supporting the boat with blocking:
• Make sure the boat is blocked on a level surface and the
bow is high enough so that water will drain from the
bilge, cockpit and exhaust system.
•
Make sure the keel is supported with large, solid wood
blocks in at least three points.
• Use at least three heavy duty jacks on each side of the
hull and make sure the boat is level from side to side.
The jacks must be on a solid surface like packed gravel,
concrete or pavement. All of the supports must be set up
properly to prevent the boat from shifting while it is in
storage.
When storing the boat on a cradle:
• The cradle must be specifically for boat storage and
approved by Albemarle.
• Make sure the cradle is well supported and placed on a
level surface with the bow high enough so that water will
drain from the bilge, cockpit and exhaust system.
• The cradle must be in the proper fore and aft position
to properly support the hull. When the cradle is in the
correct location, the bunks should match the bottom of
the hull and should not be putting pressure on the lifting
strakes.
bOATS HAVE bEEN DAMAGED bY IMPROPER
bLOCKING AND CRADLES THAT DON’T PROPERLY
SUPPORT THE HULL. ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE
bLOCKS, bUNKS AND PADS ARE ADJUSTED SO
THEY ARE NOT PUTTING PRESSURE ON THE
LIFTING STRAKES AND ARE PROVIDING ENOUGH
SUPPORT FOR THE HULL. YOU SHOULD ALLOW
ONLY EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL bOAT
YARD PERSONNEL TO LIFT, bLOCK OR CRADLE
YOUR bOAT. HULL DAMAGE RESULTING FROM
IMPROPER CRADLE AND bLOCKING SUPPORT IS
NOT COVERED bY THE ALbEMARLE WARRANTY.
Preparing The Boat For Storage
• Remove the bilge drain plug, if installed.
• Thoroughly wash the fiberglass exterior, especially the
antifouling portion of the bottom. Remove as much
marine growth as possible. Lightly wax the exterior
fiberglass components.
• Remove all oxidation from the exterior hardware, and
apply a light film of moisture displacing lubricant.
• Remove propellers and grease the propeller shafts using
light waterproof grease.
• Remove the batteries and store in a cool place. Clean
using clear, clean water. Be sure the batteries have
sufficient water and clean terminals. Keep the batteries
charged and safe from freezing throughout the storage
period.
Note: Refer to the Electrical System chapter, for
information on the maintenance of the AC and
DC electrical systems.
• Coat all faucets and exposed electrical components in the
cabin and cockpit with a protecting oil.
• Clean out, totally drain and completely dry the fishboxes,
sinks and livewells.
• Thoroughly clean the interior of the boat. Vacuum all
carpets and dry clean drapes and upholstery.
• Remove cushions, open the refrigerator and ice maker
doors and as many locker doors as possible. Leaving as
many of these areas open as possible will improve the
boat’s ventilation during the storage period.
Note: It is recommended that a mildew preventer be
hung in the boat’s cabin before it is closed for
storage.