Hunter H356 Owner's Manual page 35

STORAGE/WINTERIZATION
Winter storage is recommended to be done in one of the following three
ways, either: 1) by blocking the boat via a cradle 2) with chained stands on
level ground; or 3) by storing the boat in the water with a bubbler system to
prevent icing. Damage to your boat, including engine misalignment caused
by twisting, is not covered by the warranty.
SAILS
Sails should be properly folded and
stowed in a dry, well-ventilated
place. Many sailboat owners send
their sails back
manufacturer at the end of each
season. The sailmaker will check the
stitching and sailcloth for wear and
store the sails until the start of the
next season.
ELECTRICAL
Remove battery from boat (Refer to
Engine Manual) and charge. It is a
good idea to also remove the
electronics (radio, radar, etc) and
store in a safe place.
CUSHIONS
Cushions should be removed and
stored at home if possible. If not,
prop them vertically to promote air
flow around each cushion. Dry clean
only!
HATCHES
Tenting the deck during storage will
help prevent ice from forming and
damaging hatches and deck fittings.
The installation 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.
approximately two gallons (7.6L) of
non-toxic antifreeze solution to the
tank and repeat the pumping out
procedure.
A second method is to disconnect
the hoses at the pump, allowing
IMPORTANT
to the sail
Then add
them to drain. Find the lowest point
in the system and disconnect the
fitting. Open all faucets to allow the
lines to drain. If possible, use a short
section of hose on the faucet to blow
through the lines to clear all water. A
diluted solution with baking soda will
help freshen the system.
WATER SYSTEM
Open valve and drain fully leave
valve open during lay-up time.
TOILET AND HOLDING TANK
Drain and flush toilet. Using non
toxic antifreeze in a 50/50 mixture
with water, pump through toilet and
into holding tank.
OUTBOARD ENGINE
Take it home and store it in a safe
place. Be very careful storing the gas
tank as the gasoline
flammable. Refer to Engine Manual
for specific maintenance schedule.
INBOARD ENGINE
Winterizing Fresh Water Cooled
Diesel Engines
1. Drain crankcase and transmission
and refill with fresh lubricant as
specified in Engine Manual.
2. Drain and clean all fuel filters and
change elements,
seals. Bleed all
systems.
3. Start engine and bring
operating temperature.
4. Close the sea cock, remove the
raw water pickup hose from the raw
water pump and immerse one end
into a 5-gallon (19L) bucket of
is very
gaskets, and
air from fuel
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