Scout Boats 262 Abaco, Руководство пользователя

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When storing the boat on a lift or cradle:
• The cradle must be specifically for boat storage.
• Make sure the cradle or lift is well supported with the bow
high enough to provide proper drainage of the bilge.
• Make sure the engines are in the down position.
• The cradle or lift must be in the proper fore and aft position
to properly support the hull. When the cradle or lift is in
the correct location, the bunks should match the bottom
of hull and should not be putting pressure on the lifting
strakes.
B OAT S H AV E B E E N DA MAG E D BY T R A I L E R S ,
LIFTS, AND CRADLES THAT DON’ T PROPERLY
S U P P O R T T H E H U L L . A LWAY S M A K E S U R E
T H E B U N K S A N D R O L L E R S A R E A D J U S T E D
S O T H E Y A R E N OT P U T T I N G P R E S S U R E O N
T H E L I F T I N G S T R A K E S A N D A R E P R O V I D I N G
E N O U G H S U P P O R T F O R T H E H U L L . H U L L
DAMAGE RESULTING FROM IMPROPER CRADLE
OR TRAILER SUPPORT IS NOT COVERED BY THE
SCOUT WARRANTY.
Preparing The Boat For Storage:
• Remove the bilge drain plug(s), 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, wax
or a metal protector.
• 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 livewells.
• Thoroughly clean the interior of the boat. Vacuum all
carpets and dry clean drapes and upholstery.
• Remove cushions, open 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 head compartment or 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 shower basin, storage locker areas, etc. should also
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 freshwater tank is 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 outlet hose
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 nontoxic, freshwater sys-
tem antifreeze. After draining the potable water tank and lines,
pour the antifreeze mixture into the freshwater tank, prime and
operate the pump until the mixture flows from all freshwater
faucets. Make sure antifreeze has flowed through all of the
freshwater drains.
For additional information please refer to the Freshwater
System chapter.
Raw Water System
Completely drain the raw water systems. Disconnect all hoses
and blow the water from the system. Use only very low air
pressure when doing this to prevent possible system damage.
Because of the check valve mechanism built in the raw water
washdown pump, blowing the lines will not remove the water
from the raw water 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.