Fuel System; Batteries; Seacocks; Bilge - BENETEAU Boat User Manual

Consult the Engine Owner' s Manual for your specific engine' s guidelines for
winterizing. Follow the instructions carefully to ensure the engine is adequately
protected.
The general procedure is to replace raw seawater with an antifreeze solution mixed
to protect the engine in your local area and to check the heat exchanger side to
ensure that it contains an adequate antifreeze solution as well.
1. Prior to hauling the boat, run the engine to achieve normal operating
temperatures in order to open the thermostat.
2. Close the raw water intake thru hull and remove the hose from the valve hose
barb.
3. Insert the intake hose in a bucket of antifreeze solution and run the engine
briefly until all raw water is flushed thru the exhaust system and only the
antifreeze solution is expelled from the exhaust.
4. Be sure the thru hull valve is opened after the boat is hauled.
12.8.

FUEL SYSTEM

Consult your engine manual to clean any engine mounted fuel filters.
Drain any water from the bottom of the fuel/water separator.
The fuel tank should be kept full for winter storage with about 5% expansion room
left at the top. Empty fuel tanks encourage the formation of condensation.
12.9.

BATTERIES

Clean battery terminals and cable ends thoroughly of any corrosion with a baking
soda and water solution, and apply a light protective layer of petroleum jelly.
Batteries should be fully charged before storage, and the fluid level maintained.
Store batteries in a warm, dry place. Do not store batteries directly on a stone or
cement floor.
12.10.

SEACOCKS

Open and drain all seacocks after boat is hauled. Open all seacocks for winter
storage.
12.11.

BILGE

Completely pump out bilge of any water and clean out any debris present. Bilge
pumps should be pumped dry and hoses disconnected, to ensure that no water is
left in the system.
12.12.

ICEBOX

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