Sea Ray 290 Sundancer Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 133)

8.5

SECTION 8 • REQUIRED INSPECTION, SERVICE & MAIN TE NANCE

290 Sundancer

4. WINTERIZATION CHECK LIST FOR

BOATS STORED ON LAND

A. BOAT STORAGE

• Store boat in a bow high attitude.

• Remove hull drain plug.

• Pour one (1) pint (half-liter) of 50% water/

antifreeze mixture in each bilge pump sump.

B. ENGINES

• Flush engines with fresh water.

• Remove engine drain plugs.

REFER TO YOUR ENGINE OPERATOR’S

MANUAL FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON

PREPARING THE ENGINES FOR STORAGE AND

WINTERIZATION.

C. BATTERY(IES)

• Remove from boat. Remove the negative (-)

cable ﬁ rst, then the positive (+) cable.

• Remove grease and dirt from top surface.

• Grease terminal bolts.

• Store on wooden pallet or thick plastic in a cool

dry place. Do not store on concrete.

B. TOPSIDE AND SUPPLIES

Once a year, you should undertake a thorough

review of the topside equipment, as well as of the

critical safety supplies on your boat.

• Check cleats, rings, rails, etc. for loose or

corroded fasteners, breaks, sharp edges or

other conditions that could lead to malfunction or

unsafe use. Repair or replace as necessary.

• Inspect PFDs (life jackets) for tears and

deterioration.

• Make certain you have enough PFDs on board

for the maximum number of persons you can

carry.

• Check your ﬁ rst aid kit, making certain it is

complete and that the items in it have not passed

an expiration date.

• Check the signaling equipment and emergency

flares. Make sure all items are within their

expiration dates.

• Inspect the anchor, mooring and towing lines.

Repair or replace as required.

• Check ﬁ re extinguishers for full charge.

4. WIRING SYSTEM

• Check all wiring for proper support.

• Check all wiring insulation for signs of fraying

or chaﬁ ng.

• Check all terminals for corrosion - corroded

terminals and connectors should be replaced

or thoroughly cleaned.

• Tighten all terminals securely and spray them

with light marine preservative oil.

5. FITTINGS, HOSES AND CLAMPS

• Inspect the entire bilge area for evidence

of damage or deterioration. Evidence of

deterioration will ﬁ rst appear around hull ﬁ ttings,

hoses and clamps.

• Straighten kinked hoses.

• Replace any hose that does not feel pliable.

• Check all hose clamps for tightness and

corrosion. Corroded clamps must be replaced.

• Check the nuts, bolts and screws that retain

equipment, hoses, etc. in the bilge for tightness

and corrosion. Corroded fasteners must be

replaced.

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