• Clean and thoroughly dr y the bilge area.
Remove all rags, sponges or other cleaning
materials from bilge area.
• Allow the interior to completely air out for a
couple of da ys, w eather per mitting.
• If you store your boat outside, w e recom-
mend that you do not store it with the bimini
top raised. Co ver with a storage co ver, tarp
or plastic (a vailable from your dealer) espe-
cially if you live in an area where hea vy snow
is possible. Whate ver material you use as a
cover, be sure the boat is proper ly venti-
lated.
NOTE:
After cleaning, make sure e verything is
thoroughly dry and air can circulate freely
throughout the inside of your boat.
BATTERY
When working on or around batter y connections,
do not allow metal tools or loose wires to con-
tact terminals. Contact across positive (+) and
negative (-) ter minals will cause a shor t circuit.
Electrical burns or personal injury may result.
• Remove the batter y. Check w ater level and
store a way from freezing temperatures.
IMPORTANT:
Battery should be stored in a cool,
dry place.
• Clean outside batter y case, ter minals and
batter y clamps with a solution of baking
soda and w ater.
NOTE:
Do not allow baking soda/w ater solution
to enter the cells.
• Lightly sand batter y posts and clamps with
fine grit emer y cloth.
• Apply a light coat of petroleum jelly to co ver
the end of the batter y cables.
• A monthly recharge or continuous trickle
charge should be applied to the batter y dur-
ing storage.
STORAGE ON TRAILER
• Loosen all tie-downs to relie ve the stress on
the hull.
• Place blocks under the axles to k eep tires
off the ground.
• Re-pack the trailer wheel bearings. W ater
may be trapped inside the bearings. (Y our
dealer can help you do this.)
• Store with the bow up and remo ve the drain
plug to allow for an y excess w ater to drain.
RECOMMISSIONING THE BOAT
AFTER STORAGE
• Inspect the fuel system and all associated
equipment for proper connections, cor ro-
sion, leaks or other damage. Alw ays be
aware of any odor of fuel vapor s.
IMPORTANT:
For detailed infor mation concern-
ing recommissioning of the engine, refer to your
engine manual.
• Charge and install batter y(s) in boat.
• Inspect all batter y wiring. Repair or replace
if necessar y.
• Attach the batter y cables and tighten the
cable clamps.
IMPORTANT:
Do not apply petroleum jelly or
marine grade grease before connecting and
tightening clamps.
• Apply petroleum jelly or marine grade grease
on posts and clamps to eliminate air pock-
ets and acid build up after clamps are
tightened.
• Check engine compar tment and bilge for
signs of nesting animals and clean as nec-
essar y.
• Check entire engine for cracks/leaks
caused b y freeze damage.
• Before lowering your boat into the w ater, be
sure to close all seacocks. Coat hull drain
plug threads with petroleum jelly and rein-
stall drain plug.
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To prevent personal injury, wear gog-
gles, rubber gloves and a protective
apron when working with battery. Bat-
tery electrolyte can cause severe eye
damage and burns to the skin. In case
of spillage, wash area with a solution
of baking soda and water.
WARNING
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