When your boat is out of the water:
1. Open seacock and allow water to drain.
2. Open petcock at bottom of sea strainer and
allow water to drain.
3. Leave seacocks open.
IMPORTANT: During commissioning, be sure to
close all seacocks and sea strainer petcocks
before lowering your boat into the water.
INTERIOR CLEANING
• Scrub all interior surfaces including cup-
boards, cabinets and drawers.
• Be sure to remove everything that can hold
moisture and cause mildew. Remove and
store OFF the boat all cushions, mattresses,
curtains, blankets, sheets, pillows, towels
and clothing.
• If it is necessary to store cushions on
board, open all zippers and lift cover away
from the foam padding by placing a small
plastic bowl or other round blunt object
inside the cushion to allow for adequate air
circulation. Seats that can be, should be
stored in the down or folded out position.
• Make sure the cabin is well-ventilated.
• PFD’s and other safety equipment must be
cleaned and dried. If left on board, place
them where air can circulate around them.
• Clean and thoroughly dry 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 days, weather permitting.
• If you store your boat outside, we recom-
mend that you do not store it with the
bimini top raised. Cover with a storage
cover, tarp or plastic (available from your
dealer) especially if you live in an area
where heavy snow is possible. Whatever
material you use as a cover, be sure the
boat is properly ventilated.
NOTE: After cleaning, make sure everything is
thoroughly dry and air can circulate freely
throughout the inside of your boat.
STORAGE ON TRAILER
• Loosen all tie-downs to relieve the stress on
the hull.
• Place blocks under the axles to keep tires
off the ground.
• Re-pack the trailer wheel bearings. Water
may be trapped inside the bearings. (Your
dealer can help you do this.)
• Store with the bow up and remove the drain
plug to allow for any excess water to drain.
RECOMMISSIONING THE BOAT
AFTER STORAGE
• Inspect the fuel system and all associated
equipment for proper connections, corro-
sion, leaks or other damage. Always be
aware of any odor of fuel vapors.
IMPORTANT: For detailed information concern-
ing recommissioning of the engine, refer to your
engine manual.
• Charge and install battery(s) in boat.
• Inspect all battery wiring. Repair or replace
if necessary.
• Before lowering your boat into the water, be
sure to close all seacocks. Check sea
strainer petcocks and close if open.
• Attach the battery 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 compartment and bilge for
signs of nesting animals and clean as
necessary.
• Check entire engine for cracks/leaks
caused by freeze damage.
• Coat hull drain plug threads with petroleum
jelly and reinstall drain plug.
• Clean the bilge area.
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