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Seasonal Maintenance

12-1

Section 12

OS 375

Seasonal Maintenance

12.1 Storage and Lay-up

Before Hauling:

• Pump out the head. Flush the holding

tank using clean soap, water, deodorizer

and pump out cleaning solution.

• Leave the fuel tank nearly full to reduce

condensation that can accumulate in the

tank. Allow enough room for fuel to

expand without leaking from the vents.

Algae can grow in the accumulated

water in diesel fuel tanks, especially in

warm climates. Adding a high quality die-

sel fuel additive containing an algaecide

may be required to control algae during

storage in your area.

• Drain fresh water system.

• Refer to the engine owner’s manual for

detailed information 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 drawing in the Schematics for

the correct position of the lifting slings. The

positions are marked with small labels on

each side of the boat under the rubrails. Tie

fore and aft slings together to prevent slings

from sliding on the hull.

Elevating lifts are commonly used to store

boats for extended periods. To provide

proper support, the bunks that support the

hull should be aligned with and run parallel

to the hull stringers. The bow and stern

eyes, if equipped should not be used as sole

support for storage.

Your boat can be damaged from improper

lifting and rough handling when being trans-

ported by lift trucks. Care and proper han-

dling procedures must be used when using a

lift truck to move your boat. DO NOT attempt

to lift boat with a substantial amount of water

in the bilge.

Severe gelcoat cracking or more serious hull

damage can occur during hauling and

launching if pressure is created on the gun-

wales (sheer) by the slings. Use flat, wide

slings and spreaders long enough to keep

pressure from the gunwales. DO NOT allow

your boat to be hauled 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 stor-

age.

When storing the boat on a trailer for a

long period:

• Make sure the rollers and pads support

the hull of the boat and the trailer is on a

level surface with the bow high enough

so water will drain from the bilge and

cockpit. 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 sup-

ported.

• Check the tires once each season. Add

enough air for the correct amount of

inflation for the tires.

• Make sure the engines are in the down

position.

When storing the boat on a lift or cradle:

• The cradle must be specific for boat stor-

age. Make sure lift or cradle is well sup-

ported with the bow high enough to

provide proper drainage of the bilge. 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 cor-

rect location, the bunks should match the

bottom of hull and should not be putting

pressure on the lifting strakes.

• Make sure the engines are in the down

position.

• Make sure bunks and rollers are

adjusted so they are not putting pressure

on lifting strakes and are providing

enough support for the hull. Hull damage

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