Yamaha 212X 2016 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 125

(5) Open the rear platform hatch. (See page
65 for rear platform hatch opening and
closing procedures.)
(6) Remove the access port caps to let any
water drain that has pooled on them.
(See page 140 for access port cap re-
moval and installation procedures.) If the
boat will be stored on the trailer nearby,
leave the caps out until you prepare to
launch the boat again. If the boat will be
transported on the trailer any distance,
temporarily reinstall the caps and close
the hatch until you get home. Open the
hatch again when you arrive and remove
the caps as before. Leave the caps loose
until you plan to transport the boat on the
trailer again. NOTICE: Leaving the ac-
cess port caps out when you are not
using or transporting the boat helps
keep them from becoming stuck in the
access ports. See page 140 for more
information.
(7) Securely install the hull drain plug by
tightening it until it stops. NOTICE: Be-
fore installing the hull drain plug,
clean the drain plug threads and
O-ring to remove any foreign materi-
als, such as dirt or sand. Otherwise,
the hull drain plug could be damaged,
allowing water to enter the hull. Check
the O-ring on the hull drain plug and
make sure that the hull drain plug is
tightened securely before launching
the boat. Otherwise, water may flood
the boat and cause it to submerge.
(8) Spray the exterior of the engines with
Yamalube Silicone Protectant and Lubri-
cant, or an equivalent. For areas requir-
ing heavy protection, use Yamashield™.
(9) Wax the hull with Yamaclean Spray Wax
or other non-abrasive wax designed for
Care and storage
marine gelcoat. WARNING! Slippery
surfaces can cause falls and injury. Be
careful not to apply too much wax on
deck and gunwale stepping surfaces.
This will make them slippery.
(10) Wipe all vinyl and rubber components,
such as the seats and engine compart-
ment seals, with Yamaclean Vinyl Dress-
ing or other quality vinyl protectant.
NOTICE: Some well-known "protec-
tant" products on the market can actu-
ally damage vinyl over time. Consult a
Yamaha Boat Dealer if you want to use
a product other than Yamaclean Vinyl
Protectant.
(11) Vacuum and hose-off the carpeting as
necessary. If needed, use Yamaclean
Carpet Cleaner or other quality brand-
name carpet cleaner product to clean
soiled areas. Roll up the carpet face out
for storage. NOTICE: Always dry the
carpet face up. Never roll up the carpet
while wet. Never fold the carpet.
(12) Wash the fabric of the bimini top with a
mild natural soap in lukewarm water, then
rinse. Do not use detergents. Allow to air
dry thoroughly before storage.
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