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Engines
Proper engine maintenance is essential to the proper perfor-
mance and reliability of your inboard engines. Maintenance
schedules and procedures are outlined in your engine owner’s
manual. They should be followed exactly.
Proper engine operation requires a good supply of clean, dry
fuel. Improper marina fuel storage techniques, limited boat
usage, etc. can cause the fuel to become contaminated. Periodi-
cally, it may be necessary to siphon accumulating water and
contaminated fuel from the bottom of the fuel tanks.
Algae can grow in the accumulated water in diesel fuel tanks.
This condition is most prevalent in warm climates. Periodically
adding a high quality diesel fuel additive containing an algae-
cide may be required to control algae in your boating area.
The age of fuel can affect engine performance. Chemical
changes occur as the fuel ages that can cause deposits and re-
duce the cetane rating of the fuel. Severely degraded fuel can
damage the engine and boat fuel tank and lines. Therefore, if
your boat is not being run enough to require at least one full
tank of fresh fuel a month, a fuel additive should be added to
protect it from degradation. Your dealer or the engine manu-
facturer can provide additional information on fuel degradation
and fuel stabilizers recommended for your engine.
Generator (Optional)
The engine maintenance required on the generator is similar
in many ways to the main engines. The engine incorporates
a pressure-type lubrication system and a fresh water cooled
engine block which is thermostatically controlled. The most
important factors to the generator’s longevity are proper ven-
tilation and maintenance of the fuel system, ignition system,
cooling system, lubrication system and the AC alternator.
Maintenance schedules and procedures are outlined in your
generator owner’s manual. They should be followed exactly.
Note: Diesel generators charge the battery just enough
to compensate for the DC electrical current the
engine requires to operate. Therefore, it is impor-
tant to activate the battery charger to maintain
the house battery bank whenever the generator is
running.
13.5 Drainage System
It is essential that the following items be done periodically to
maintain proper drainage of your boat:
• Clean the cockpit drains with a hose to remove debris that
can block water drainage.
• Clean the hardtop, tower or radar arch leg drain holes.
This is especially important just before winter lay-up.
• Frequently test the automatic bilge pump switch for proper
operation. This is accomplished by lifting the float switch
until the pump is activated. You can also use a garden hose
to flood the bilge until the water level is high enough to
activate the pump.
• Flush all gravity drains with freshwater to keep them clean
and free flowing.
• Operate the thru-hull valves once a month and service as
required.
Note: All drains and pumps must be properly winterized
before winter lay-up.
NEVER USE HARSH CHEMICAL DRAIN CLEANERS
IN MARINE DRAIN SYSTEMS. PERMANENT
DAMAGE TO THE HOSES AND FITTINGS MAY
RESULT.