Monterey M3 Owner's Manual page 125

Seasonal Maintenance
the tank through the deck waste pump out fit-
ting. After the antifreeze has been added to the
holding tank, open the overboard discharge valve
and activate the macerator pump (if your boat is
equipped with the optional overboard discharge
system) until the antifreeze solution is visible at
the discharge thru-hull.
NOTICE:
Make sure you follow the marine toilet manu-
facturer's winterizing instructions exactly.
Grey Water System
The drain sump system must be properly winter-
ized. Clean debris from the drain and sump. After
the system is clean, pump the drain sump as dry
as possible. Then pour a potable water antifreeze
mixture into each sink drain until antifreeze has
been pumped through the entire system and into
the waste tank.
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, sea
cocks and steering components. The bilge pump
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 com-
pletely 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.
Wakeboard Tower and Hardtop
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. Coat all wire con-
nectors 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 on anodized alu-
minum to reduce corrosion and pitting. Powder
Coated and painted aluminum should be waxed.
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Special Notes Prior To Winter Storage
If the boat will be in outside storage, properly sup-
port a storage cover and secure it over the boat. It
is best to have a frame built over the boat to sup-
port 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 wind cannot remove it or cause chafing
of the hull superstructure. Do not store the boat
in a damp storage enclosure. Excessive damp-
ness can cause electrical problems, corrosion, and
excessive mildew.
Whenever possible, do not use the enclosure cur-
tains in place of the winter storage cover. The life
of these curtains may be significantly shortened
if exposed to harsh weather elements for long
periods.
CAUTION
PLACING AN ELECTRIC OR FUEL BURNING HEATING UNIT IN
THE BILGE AREA CAN BE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS AND IS
NOT RECOMMENDED.
Proper storage is very important to prevent serious
damage to the boat. If the boat is to be stored
indoors, make sure the building has enough ven-
tilation. It is very important that there is enough
ventilation both inside the boat and around the
boat.
NOTICE:
If the boat is to be stored indoors or out-
doors, open all drawers, clothes lockers,
cabinets, and doors a little.
remove the upholstery, mattresses, cloth-
ing, and carpets. Then hang a commercially
available mildew protector in the cabin.
MONTEREY
BOATS
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