Hunter e33 Operator's Manual page 195

* If your boat has a macerator discharge and the boat
is removed from the water, run the macerator pump long
enough for antifreeze to run through the pump and the
lines.
* Remove drain plug from seacock while valve is closed.
Allow line to drain. Replace drain plug.
** Prepare the Fresh Water System:
* Remove the fresh water supply by opening the hot and
cold faucets in the galley for 10 minute intervals. Repeat
until the fresh water tank is empty.
* Open all faucets: galley, shower, cockpit shower, etc.
* Drain the water heater. Disconnect lines from the
engine heat exchanger (if equipped). Drain exchanger
and lines.
* Remove hot and cold water lines and hook them
together.
* Remove inlet hose from tank and insert it into a con-
tainer of nontoxic antifreeze. Turn pump on. Starting
at faucet furthest from pump, open all faucets until anti-
freeze flows out.
* Turn off pump and reconnect hose to water heater and
pump.
* Remove seacock drain plugs to prevent damage from
freezing. Close all seacocks.
** Prepare Interior of Boat for Storage:
* To keep mildew from forming, remove all items that will
hold moisture ( PFD's, towels, blankets, clothing, canvas,
etc.).
* Make sure all garbage is removed.
* Scrub the inside of the boat. Clean cabinets, drawers,
and cupboards. Allow cabin area to dry and air for at
least one day if possible.
* Stand or prop up mattresses and cushions remaining
on board to allow good air circulation around them. Hang
life preserver and other equipment to prevent mildew.
* Remove any detachable and valuable equipment and
electronics.
Hunter e33 • Maintenance
** Prepare Exterior of Boat for Storage:
* Sand the hull bottom and apply at least one coat of
anti-fouling paint.
Note: This coat of paint must be applied during winterization or
before the beginning of a new boating season. Check with your
dealer for information about the paint you should use.
* Apply a coat of wax to the entire boat. Put rust inhibitor
on all metal parts.
* Cover the boat with a tarpaulin or mooring cover. If the
boat is stored outside, you may need to place supports
under the cover to shore up pockets where rain or snow
can collect.
14.6.3 Draining Your Boat
Your boat has bilge pumps for draining water from the
bilges. Some compartments in the bilge may not drain
completely because of the position of the boat. Pump
these compartments out then use a sponge to remove all
remaining water.
Procedures for draining and winterizing the fresh water
system are in this section under the "Preparing for
Storage" heading.
14.6.4 Supporting Your Boat During Storage
A cradle is the ideal support for your boat whenever
it is not in the water. Properly designed and located,
the cradle will support the boat under the main frames.
Support at these points is essential for preventing dam-
age to the hull.
If a cradle is not available, the boat may be supported on
two or three timbers across a boat well or on another firm
footing substantial enough to keep the boat level. The
timbers and the foundation must be substantial enough
to prevent any change in shape while supporting the
boat during storage. The weight carried by the supports
should be evenly divided, the keel should carry a share
of it.
Store the boat with the bow up so any accumulation of
moisture will run off.
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