General Maintenance; Winterization; Prior.to.lifting.for.winter.lay.up; After.lifting - Four winns FUNSHIP Owner's Manual

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WINTERIZATION

A. Prior to Lifting for Winter Lay-up
1.. Pump.out.the.head.(dockside.discharge.if.appli-
cable),.and.be.sure.the.holding.tank.is.empty..
Flush.the.head.holding.tank.with.soap,.water.and.
a deodorizer (e.g., Lysol Liquid™). Add more
water.if.necessary..Have.the.cleaning.solution.
pumped.out.
2.. . H ave.the.fuel.tank.either.full.or.completely.empty..
See.the.Engine.Owner's.manual.for.recom-
mendations..Also,.check.with.the.dry.dock.opera-
tors.for.recommendations..If.winter.storing.with.a.
full.fuel.tank,.gasoline.winterizer.such.as.Sta-bil
Fuel.Conditioner.will.reduce.varnishing,.conden-
sation,.etc.
NOTICE
If the fuel has been treated with winterizer, run
engines for ten minutes to make sure the
treated fuel is present in all lines and parts of
the engine.
3.. . D rain.water.from.the.fresh.water.system..
(if.applicable).
4.. . W interize.the.engine.and.drive.systems.as.recom-
mended.in.the.Engine.Owner's.manual..Portions.
of.this.winterization.procedure.may.require.that.the.
boat.be.lifted.
5.. . I f.the.boat.is.to.be.lifted.or.taken.off.the.trailer,.see.
Section.P-7.-.Hull.Support.in.this.manual.for.addi-
tional.details.
B. After Lifting
1.. Remove.the.drain.plug.
2. T horoughly wash the fiberglass exterior, especially
the.hull.bottom..Remove.as.much.marine.growth.
as.possible..Wax.lightly.
3.. . L ower.boat.onto.cradle.properly.or.place.boat.on.
trailer..Be.sure.boat.is.adequately.supported..The.
boat.should.be.raised.slightly.under.the.forward.
supports.or.trailer.tongue.to.improve.drainage.to.
the.transom.drain.
General Maintenance - Section R

General Maintenance

4.. . B e.sure.all.the.water.is.completely.drained.from.
the.fresh.water.system..Disconnect.all.hoses,.
check.valves,.etc..and.blow.all.the.water.from.the.
system.using.very.low.air.pressure..The.use.of.
nontoxic,.fresh.water.system.antifreeze.is.recom-
mended.as.an.alternative.to.disassembling.the.
water.system..Refer.to.Section.J-7.System.Main-
tenance.in.this.manual.for.information.on.winter-
izing.the.water.system.
5.. . W interize.the.head.as.recommended.by.the.head.
manufacturer..If.the.boat.is.equipped.with.a.hold-
ing.tank,.mix.some.antifreeze.solution.and.pour.it.
into.the.head..Transfer.some.of.the.antifreeze.to.
the holding tank by flushing the head. Also, refer
to.Section.J-7.-.System.Maintenance.for.additional.
.
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information.
6.. . E nsure.that.all.water.is.removed.from.the.bilge.
pump.and.bilge.pump.lines..Dry.the.hull.bilge,.and.
self-bailing.cockpit.drain.troughs..Water.freezing.
in.these.areas.could.cause.damage..See.Section.
K-2.-.Hull.Drainage.Systems.
7.. . R emove.the.battery(s).and.store.in.a.cool.place..
Clean.the.batteries.using.clear,.clean.water..Be.
sure the battery has sufficient water and clean
terminals..Keep.the.battery(s).charged.throughout.
the.storage.period..DO.NOT.store.the.battery(s).
on a concrete floor or other damp or conductive
surface.
8.. . R emove.the.alcohol/butane.canister.from.the.
stove.(if.applicable).and.store.in.a.cool,.dry.place.
away.from.heat.or.spark.
9.. . C lean.the.boat.interior.thoroughly..Vacuum.and/or.
shampoo.carpets..
10. Wash exterior fiberglass components, wax lightly.
11... C lean.exterior.upholstery.with.mild.soap.and..
water..Rinse.and.dry.thoroughly.
12... R emove.all.oxidation.from.exterior.hardware.and.
apply a light film of moisture - displacing lubricant.
C. Prior to Winter Storage
1.. . R emove.as.many.cushions.as.possible..Remove.
storage.lids.or.hatches..Open.as.many.locker.
doors,.as.possible..Leave.these.areas.open.to.
improve.ventilation.
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