2020 Malibu Boats LLC • Owner’s Manual • Page 257
storage
and
winterization
Because the process of preparing a boat for long-term storage (more
than two [2] weeks) and/or winterization is extremely important and takes
some time to accomplish, this is often paired with the annual maintenance
preparations. Regardless of timing, however, storage and winterization must
never be overlooked, especially in climates where the temperature will fall
below freezing.
If the boat will not be used for an extended period, regardless of season,
or if the boat will be left in water full-time during boating season, there are
precautions which should be taken.
Hull Gel Coat
If a boat will be left in the water all the time during boating season, Malibu
recommends using a bottom, hull paint to protect it. Even with the highest-
grade of gel coat, continuous exposure to water, even fresh water, will
eventually result in damage to the finish. Therefore, in these circumstances,
boat owners must protect the finish with an approved hull paint. Your
authorized Malibu dealer can direct you to the correct paint, and can actually
do the preparation for you.
Failure to protect the hull from excessive
exposure to water or foul weather can
result in damage to the hull paint and gel
coat that is not covered under warranty.
Extended Non-Use
If a boat is not used for an extended period of time, and depending on
weather conditions, location, and other factors, this could be from two (2)
weeks to one (1) month—or beyond—owners should remove the boat from
the water if possible. Perform the expected storage preparations, including
removal of all ballast water, water from the bilge area, and periodically check
the battery status as certain automatic functions are performed even when
the boat is out of the water and the battery switch is in the OFF position. It
may be necessary to occasionally charge the battery. (See information above
and in the
Electrical
Components
section of the
Dashes and Video Screens
chapter of the Owner’s Manual regarding battery maintenance and the
proper way to ensure batteries remain charged.)
Lifting the Boat
Many boat owners remove the boat from water by way of a trailer, which
allows for transport as well as an excellent way to store the boat as long as
the trailer was designed and built for that boat model. (Incorrect fit means
that there will be undue stress on the boat’s structural unit. Over time, these
components could potentially fail, which would not be covered under
warranty.)
However, some boaters, especially those who are privileged to live on a
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