Winterization And Storage; Winterization And Storage Preparation - Centurion Ri257 Owner's Manual

WINTERIZATION AND STORAGE

Your boat may be equipped with a variety of specialized systems and
components. The following basic and typical information may not apply to your
specific application. This section may not cover all systems or components on
your boat. Consult your local marina or certified marine technician for assistance.
Winterizing or storing your boat for extended periods of non-use requires special
preparation to prevent boat and system damage. Without proper preparation, if
your boat is not used or is stored for extended periods of time, internal parts of the
engine may become corroded from lack of lubrication. If your boat is stored in
freezing temperatures, water inside the bilge, engine cooling system or boat water
systems may freeze and cause damage. Be sure to keep up with all annual
maintenance during winterization.
WINTERIZATION AND STORAGE
PREPARATION
The following procedures should help prevent damage to your boat:
• While the boat is still in the water, fill fuel tank(s) with fresh fuel and add the
proper amount of fuel stabilizer/conditioner according to the engine
manufacturer's recommendations. Operate the boat for at least 15 minutes to
ensure that the treated fuel has reached the engine. NOTICE: If you plan to
store your boat for more than 3 months in either a humid environment, extreme
temperatures or outdoors, "fog" the engine with a corrosion-preventing fogging
oil according to the engine manufacturer's recommendations. See the Engine
Operator's Manual for more information.
• Once the boat is removed from the water, remove the bilge drain plug on the
transom and the T-handle plug located under v-drive access port immediately.
Store the plugs in a plastic bag and tape it to the throttle control lever for easy
accessibility the next time you use your boat.
• Inspect all sacrificial corrosion protection anodes for excessive wear and
replace as necessary.
• Check all thru-hull fittings and other fasteners for tightness and leakage.
• Thoroughly clean the hull, deck and interior of the boat as soon as you remove
it from the water; marine growth is easier to remove when it is wet.
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