Sea Ray 425 Sundancer Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 173)

8.5

SECTION 8 • REQUIRED INSPECTION, SERVICE AND

MAINTENANCE

40 Sundancer

(425 Sundancer

)

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 first 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 fire extinguishers for full charge.

4. DRAINING THE BOAT

In climates where freezing occurs, it is important

that the bilge be completely drained and dried out

when the boat is laid up for the winter. Some

compartments in the bilge may not drain completely

because of the position of the boat. They should be

pumped out and sponged until totally free of water

or add sufficient amount of antifreeze to standing

water to prevent freezing.

The boat’s entire fresh water system must be

drained. Open all faucets, including the shower

faucets, throughout the boat. Open a connection

at the lowest point in the fresh water lines to

completely drain them. Break the connections on

each side of the water pump. Drain the heads. Drain

the water heater. Break the lower connection if

necessary.

The engine cooling system and the exhaust system

must be free of water if there is danger of freezing.

Drain plugs are provided on the engine for this

purpose. It is necessary to open a connection or

two in the exhaust system to drain the lowest

portions; these should be reassembled securely

immediately after draining is accomplished.

CONSULT YOUR ENGINE AND GENERATOR

OPERATOR’S MANUAL FOR DETAILED INFORMATION

ON PREPARING FOR STORAGE.

4. WIRING SYSTEM

• Check all wiring for proper support.

• Check all wiring insulation for signs of fraying

or chafing.

• 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 first appear around hull fittings,

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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