Storagem/Interization - Hunter Passage 420 Owner's Manual

S TORAGE/WINTERIZATI ON
IMPORTANT
Vinter storage is recommended to be done in one of the following three ways, either: 1) by blocking the boat
-via
a cradle; or 2) with chained stands on level ground; or 3) by storing the boat in the waterwith a bubbler
system to prevent icing. Damage to your boat, including engine misalighnment caused by twisting, is not
covered by the warranty.
SAILS
TOILET AND HOLDING TANK
Sails should be properly folded and stowed in a dry, well Drain and flushtoilet. Ustng nontoxic antifreeze in a 50/50
ventilated place. Many sailboat owners send their sails back mixturc withwata, purrp throughtoilet ard into lmlding tank.
to the sail manufacturer at the end of each season. The
sailrnaker will check the stitching and sailcloth for wear and OUTBOARD ENGINE
store the sails until the start ofthe next season
Take it home and store it in a safe place. Be very careful
storing the gas tank as the gasoline is very flammable. Refer
ELECTRICAL
to "Engine Manual" for specific maintenance schedule.
Remove battery from boat. (Refer to Engine Manual) and
charge. It is a good ideato also remove the electronics (ra-
dio, radar, etc.) and store in a safe place.
CUSHIONS
Cushions should be removed and stored at home if pos-
sible. Ifnot, prop themverticallyto promote airflow arourd
eachcushion. Dry Clean Only!
IATCIIES
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Tenting the deck during storage will help prevent ice from
forming and darnaging hatches and deck fittings. The instal-
lation of a passive vent will help with ventilation while the
boat is in storage.
WATER SYSTEM
Open a faucet and allow the pump to empty the tank. Then
add approximately two gallons ofnontoxic antifreeze solu-
tion to the tank and repeat the pumping out procedure.
A second method is to disconnect the hoses at the pump,
allowing them to drain. Find the lowest point in the sys-
tem and disconnect the fitting. Open all faucets to allow
the lines to drain. Ifpossible, use a short piece of hose on
the faucet to blow through the lines to clear all water. A
diluted solution with baking soda will help freshen the sys-
tem
WATER HEATER
Open valve and drain fully. Leave valve open during lay-up
tinp.
INBOARD ENGINE
Winterizing Fresh Water Cooled Diesel Engines
Sten
1. Drain crankcase and transmission and refill with fresh lu-
bricant as specified in owner's manual. Change oil filters.
2. Drain and clean all fuel filters and change elements, gas-
kets and seals. Bleed all air from fuel systems.
3. Start engine and bring up to operating temperature. Slowly
remove the radiator cap on expansion tank. Using an anti-
freeze hydrometer, check the antifreeze for proper protection
(add antifreeze to lower the freezing point of the antifreeze
solution). If the antifreeze solution is dirty, more than 2 years
old, or weak, it should be completely drained and replaced
with proper mixture of permanent antifreeze and water.
4. Close the seacock, remove the raw water pick up hose
from the raw water pump and immerse end into a 5 gallon
bucket of antifreeze solution. Start engine and run till anti-
freeze solution comes out exhaust stack or until bucket is empty.
Attach the raw water pick up hose to the raw water pump.
Tighten all clamps. Note: This procedure bypasses the
sea strainer to prevent antifreeze from crystallizing sea
strainer which warranty will not coven
5. Loosen water pump and alternator belts to lessen tension
on belts during winter.
6. For engines equipped with a hand crank - pull compression
release levers and turn engine slowly with the hand crank.
Slowly pour about 2 ounces of engine oil into the intake pipe
or manifold while hand cranking the engine. This will allow
for a thin coat of oil on the valves and upper cylinder. DO
NOT USE the starter to turn engine or serious engine dam-
age may result.
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