Winterizing And Storage; Resealing - Pro-Line Boats 2009 20 Sport Owner's Manual

If you moor your Pro-Line in salt water for extended periods, be sure to check the transom mounted anti-corrosion
anode often for operation. Check the electrical connections (green wire) on all metallic fittings with anode for
conductivity with an ohmmeter. Make sure the anode surface is exposed and not caked with corrosion and scale.
Renew the anode if it is more than 50% eroded. Your motor and/or drive unit have a sacrificial zinc anode to
mitigate the effects of electrolysis which causes corrosion.
maintenance schedule in your engine manual.

Winterizing and Storage

Your new Pro-Line was winterized before it left the factory. If you launch the boat prior to storing it for the winter,
please complete and/or comply with the following check list in order to ensure an easy "fitting out" in the spring:
Pre-Storage Check List:
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Remove drain plugs, keeping the bow high to drain any water accumulation.
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Run a pint of RV antifreeze through the bilge pump.
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Drain all water systems, including the head, and pump an approved antifreeze through all pumps,
valves, drains and lines.
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Fill fuel tank (3/4 – 7/8 full) and add a stabilizer/conditioner such as "STA-BIL" to the gasoline.
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Prepare engine in accordance with the engine manufacturer's recommendations found in your
engine manual.
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Treat metal parts with a rust inhibiter.
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To prevent mold and mildew, use an absorbing product such as DampRid according to the
manufacturer's directions.
charcoal briquettes that have not been pre-treated with lighter fluid.
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Remove batteries and protect them from freezing. Trickle charge overnight once a month.
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Place under cover. If the boat is stored on a trailer, loosen tie-down straps and place blocks
beneath axles to relieve the load on the tires.
For inboard/outboard engines only, to protect your boat during transport, the following procedures were affected
at the factory prior to shipping and will need to be rectified prior to launch:
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Drain plugs on engine block removed.
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Petcocks on engine removed.
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Large hose on re-circulating pump removed.
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Power steering cooler hose removed.
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All other water hoses disconnected (left in place with hose clamps tightened to prevent their loss).
Fitting Out After Storage
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Check entire fuel system for loose fittings, leaks and damage.
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Clean battery terminals; install battery(s), and coat terminals with a deoxidizing agent.
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Check all thru hull fittings and hoses for obstructions, water tightness and condition.
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Test all lights for proper operation.
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Check wiring, terminal blocks and plugs for loose connections and corrosion.
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Verify switch and equipment operation.
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Check line condition. Inspect anchor and rope.
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Clean out any debris from bilge and cockpit.
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Flush water systems.
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Install hull drain plug.
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Verify operation of equipment before leaving dock.

Resealing

In the heat and sun, silicone and sealant can degrade over time. We recommend that you reseal around
everything that comes in contact with the deck or hull with a high quality silicone such as 3M 5200 sealant
annually. This includes but is not limited to the following:
An alternative and inexpensive option is to fill egg cartons with
Maintain this anode in accordance with the
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