Albemarle 290 EXPRESS FISHERMAN Owner'S Manual Download

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290 XF

Note: It is important and recommended that the

fitting out procedure for the marine gear be

done by a qualified marine technician. Read the

engine owner’s manual for the recommended

procedure.

bEFORE LAUNCHING THE bOAT, MAKE SURE THE
HULL DRAIN PLUG IS INSTALLED.

MAKE  SURE THE  MUFFLERS  HAVE  NOT  bEEN
DAMAGED  DURING  WINTER  STORAGE  AND
THAT  DRAIN  PLUGS  ARE  INSTALLED  AND
PROPERLY TIGHTENED.    LOOSE  OR  MISSING
DRAIN  PLUGS  AND  DAMAGED  OR  LEAKING
MUFFLERS  OR  EXHAUST  HOSES WILL  ALLOW
CARbON MONOXIDE, ENGINE GASES, AND WATER
INTO THE  bILGE  CREATING  A  POTENTIALLY
HAZARDOUS CONDITION.

Note: Not all mufflers are equipped with drain plugs.

Reactivating The Boat After Storage:

• Apply a fresh coat of bottom paint on the hull and running

gear.

• Inspect running gear and thru‑hull fittings.

• Install the propellers. Refer to the Propulsion System

chapter for information on installing propellers.

• Install the drain plug in the hull.

• Charge and install the batteries.

• Check the engines for damage and follow the

manufacturer’s instructions for recommissioning.

• Check the engine mounting bolts to make sure they are

tight.

• Perform all routine maintenance.

• Check all hose clamps for tightness.

• Pump the antifreeze from the fresh and raw water systems

and flush several times with fresh water. Make sure all

antifreeze is flushed from the water heater and it is filled

with fresh water before it is activated.

• If your boat is equipped with the optional reverse

osmosis drinking water filter, sanitize the system and

install new filters and commission per the manufacturer’s

instructions.

• Check and lubricate the steering system.

• Clean and wash the boat.

• Install all upholstery, cushions and canvas.

After Launching:

• Carefully check the engines and all water systems for

leaks. Operate each system one at a time checking for

leaks and proper operation.

• Check the bilge pump manual and automatic switches.

• Test the high water alarms.

• Check the propeller shaft couplings for proper alignment.

Allow the boat to remain in the water for several hours

before checking the alignment.

• Prime the fuel system and start the engines. When each

engine starts, check the exhaust ports for water flow.

This ensures that the cooling pump is operating.

• Carefully monitor the gauges and check for leakage and

abnormal noises.

• Operate the boat at slow speeds until the engine

temperature stabilizes and all systems are operating

normally.

• Start the generator and monitor the exhaust port for a

steady stream of water. It may take 20 or 30 seconds

for the muffler to fill and for water to appear at the

port. This ensures that the cooling pump is operating.

Carefully inspect the generator and all hoses for leaks,

paying particular attention to the muffler and exhaust

hoses. Any leak, no matter how minor must be corrected

immediately.

MAKE  SURE THE  GENERATOR  MUFFLER  OR
EXHAUST  SYSTEM  HAS  NOT  bEEN  DAMAGED
DURING  WINTER  STORAGE  AND  THAT  THE
DRAIN  PLUGS  ARE  INSTALLED  AND  PROPERLY
TIGHTENED.  LOOSE OR MISSING DRAIN PLUGS
AND  A  DAMAGED  OR  LEAKING  MUFFLER
OR  EXHAUST  HOSES WILL  ALLOW  CARbON
MONOXIDE, ENGINE GASES, AND WATER INTO THE
bILGE  CREATING  A  POTENTIALLY  HAZARDOUS
CONDITION.