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The air conditioner components must be properly winterized by following winterizing procedure in the air

conditioner owner’s manual.

The air conditioning, engine control system, head, and steering systems have specific lay-up

requirements. Please refer to the owner’s manuals for recommended winterizing procedures.

BILGE

Coat all metal components, wire busses, and connector plugs in the bilge with a protecting oil. It is also

important to protect all strainers, seacocks and steering components. The bilge pumps and bilge pump lines

must be completely free of water and dried out when the boat is laid up for the winter in climates where freezing

occurs. Compartments in the bilge that will not drain completely should be pumped out and then sponged

until completely free of water. Dry the hull bilge and self-bailing cockpit troughs. Water freezing in these

areas could cause damage.

HARD TOP

It is imperative that all drain holes in the legs are open and that the legs are completely free of water. Remove

the canvas and thoroughly clean and store in a safe, dry place. Remove all electronics. Coat all wire connectors

and bus bars in the helm compartment with a protecting oil.

Clean the aluminum frame with soap and water and dry thoroughly. Apply an aluminum metal protector to

the entire frame to reduce corrosion and pitting.

ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE LEG DRAIN HOLES ARE CLEAR WHEN THE BOAT IS LAID

UP FOR THE WINTER. WATER TRAPPED INSIDE THE HARDTOP, TOWER OR RADAR

ARCH LEGS COULD FREEZE AND CAUSE THE LEGS TO SPLIT.

TOWER (if installed)

It is imperative that all drain holes in the tower and hardtop legs are open and completely free of water. Tower

basket drains should be checked and clear of debris. Remove the tower sun shade, if installed, the belly band

or other upholstery and thoroughly clean and store in a safe, dry place. Remove all electronics. Coat all wire

connectors and bus bars in the helm compartment with a protecting oil. Cover the tower basket with a tarp

and secure it properly.

Clean the aluminum frame with soap and water and dry thoroughly. Apply an aluminum metal protector to

the entire frame to reduce corrosion and pitting.

COVERING FOR WINTER STORAGE

If the boat will be in outside storage, properly support a storage cover and secure it over the boat. It is best

to have a frame built over the boat to support the canvas. It should be a few inches wider than the boat so

the canvas will clear the rails and allow passage of air. If this cover is fastened too tightly there will be

inadequate ventilation and this can lead to mildew, moisture accumulation, etc. It is essential to fasten the

canvas down securely so that the winds cannot remove it or cause chafing of the hull superstructure. Do not

store the boat in a damp storage enclosure. Excessive dampness can cause electrical problems, corrosion, and

excessive mildew.

Whenever possible, do not use the bimini top or convertible top canvas in place of the winter storage cover.

The life of these canvases may be significantly shortened if exposed to harsh weather elements for long periods.

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PURSUIT OS 315 Owner's Manual Page 103