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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 infor-
mation 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 baitwells.
• 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.
• Clean the exterior upholstery with a good vinyl cleaner
and dry thoroughly. Spray the weather covers and boat
upholstery with a spray disinfectant. Enclosed areas such
as the refrigerator, shower basin, storage locker areas, etc.
also should be sprayed with this disinfectant.
14.2 Winterizing
Freshwater System
The entire freshwater system must be completely drained.
Disconnect all hoses, check valves, etc. and blow all the water
from the system. Make sure the water heater and freshwater
tank are completely drained. Use only very low air pressure
when doing this to prevent possible system damage. Because of
the check valve mechanism built in the pump, blowing the lines
will not remove the water from the freshwater pump. Remove
the inlet and outlet hoses on the pump. Turn the pump on and
allow it to pump out any remaining water....about a cupful. A
recommended alternative to the above-mentioned procedure is
the use of commercially available non toxic, freshwater system
antifreeze. After draining the potable water tank, lines and
water heater, pour the antifreeze mixture into the freshwater
tank, prime and operate the pump until the mixture flows from
all freshwater faucets. Be sure to open all hot and cold water
faucets, including the freshwater shower in the cockpit and the
faucet in the bait prep station. Make sure antifreeze has flowed
through all of the freshwater drains.
If your boat is equipped with the optional reverse osmosis drink-
ing water filter, it must be properly winterized by following the
manufacturers instructions.
The shower drain system must be properly winterized. Clean
debris from the drain and sump and flush for several minutes
with fresh clean water. After the system is clean, pump the drain
sump as dry as possible. Then pour a potable water antifreeze
mixture into the shower drain until antifreeze has been pumped
through the entire system and out of the thru-hull.
For additional information refer to the Fresh Water System
chapter.