Xxv) Winterizing Procedures - BENETEAU 323 Owner's Manual

XXV) WINTERIZING PROCEDURES
The end of the season is a good time for a complete inspection of all of the boat's systems.
It is easy to take shortcuts when decommissioning your boat but proper lay-up procedures
will ensure trouble free recommissioning in the spring.
The following sections are oriented towards hauling your boat for winter storage in a cold
climate, but they are also a good guideline as a lay-up procedure for your Beneteau in any
climate.
An improperly winterized boat will lead to costly repairs and extensive delays, we
recommend winterization by a competent yard or your Beneteau Dealer. The owner must
ensure that the boat is correctly winterized.
HAULING
Your Beneteau should be hauled for inspection and maintenance at least once a year; the
frequency of haul-outs may vary due to your local conditions and marine growth. A good
boatyard is seasoned in hauling and maneuvering boats on land, you may verify this by
checking to see that the weight of the hull is resting firmly on the bottom of the keel and
that even contact exists along the bottom of keel. Jack stands, or cradle uprights, are meant
to balance the boat and not to support its weight.
BOTTOM
Clean the yacht's bottom of any growth as soon as the boat is hauled. It is generally
preferred to wait until spring to paint the bottom. Use the following guidelines when using
a pressure washer:
MAXIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE TO BE 95° F. (35° C.)
MAXIMUM PRESSURE TO BE 2175 PSI (150 BARS) AT NO CLOSER
THAN 4"
CUTLASS BEARING
The shaft strut contains a rubber type cutlass bearing. At haul out, be sure the bearing
slots are clear and apply silicone lubricant or castor oil to the bearing to preserve its
suppleness. Replace the cutlass bearing if excessive wear is evident. Be sure to realign the
engine if the bearing is replaced. Bleed the prop shaft seal after re-launching
ZINC
Replace the sacrificial zinc before re-launching the boat.
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