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SEASONAL MAINTENANCE
14.1 Storage and Lay-up
Before Hauling:
• Pump out the head holding tank. Flush the holding tank
using clean soap, water and a deodorizer. Pump out the
cleaning solution.
• The fuel tank should be left nearly full to reduce condensa -
tion that can accumulate in the tank. Allow enough room
in the tank for the fuel to expand without leaking out the
vents. Moisture from condensation in the fuel tank can
reach such concentrations that it becomes heavy enough to
settle out of the gasoline to the bottom of the tank. Since
fuel pickup tubes are located near the bottom of the tank,
this accumulated moisture can cause the engines to run
poorly or not at all after extended storage.
Chemical changes also occur as the gasoline ages that can
cause deposits and varnish in the fuel system as well as
reduce the octane 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 or during winter
storage, a fuel stabilizer should be added to the gasoline to
help protect the fuel system from these problems. Operate
the boat for at least 15 minutes after adding the stabilizer
to allow the treated fuel to reach the engine. Yamaha rec-
ommends using Yamaha Fuel Conditioner and Stabilizer
for their engines.
Your dealer or the engine manufacturer can provide addi-
tional information on fuel degradation and fuel stabilizers
recommended for your engine. For more recommenda-
tions for your specific area, check with your local Scout
dealer.
• Drain water from the freshwater system.
• Consult the engine owner’s manual for detailed informa -
tion on preparing the engines for storage.
Lifting
It is essential that care be used when lifting your boat. Make
sure the spreader bar at each sling is at least as long as the
distance across the widest point of the boat that the sling will
surround. Put the slings in position. Refer to the sling loca-
tions drawing for the correct position of the lifting slings. The
fore and aft slings should be tied together to prevent the slings
from sliding on the hull.
BOATS CAN BE DAMAGED FROM IMPROPER
LIFTING AND TRANSPORTING WITH FORK LIFTS.
CARE AND CAUTION MUST BE EXERCISED WHEN
TRANSPORTING A BOAT WITH A FORK LIFT.
NEVER HOIST THE BOAT WITH A SUBSTANTIAL
AMOUNT OF WATER IN THE BILGE.
SEVERE GEL COAT CRACKING OR MORE SERIOUS
HULL DAMAGE CAN OCCUR DURING HAULING
AND LAUNCHING IF PRESSURE IS CREATED
ON THE GUNWALES (SHEER) BY THE SLINGS.
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 trailer, elevating lift, or a well-made cradle is the best support
for your boat during storage.
When storing the boat on a trailer for a long period:
• Make sure the trailer is on a level surface and the bow is
high enough so that water will drain from the bilge and
cockpit.
• Make sure the engines are in the down position.
• The trailer must properly support the hull. The bunks and
rollers should match the bottom of the hull and should not
be putting pressure on the lifting strakes.
• Make sure the hitch is properly supported.
• Check the tires once each season. Add enough air for the
correct amount of inflation for the tires as necessary.
Note: Read the owner’s manual for the trailer for the
correct amount of inflation for the tires.
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