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For outdoor storage, a canvas cover should be used to prevent “sweating”. One method is to
build a frame over the boat to support the canvas. It should be a few inches wider than the boat so the
canvas will clear the rails and allow passage of air. The cover should be fastened securely so that
winds cannot remove it or cause it to chafe the boat. A poor covering job will eventually cost more
than the price of a well-made cover.
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Boats covered with plastic shrink wrap during storage must leave the fuel vent fitting outside of the
enclosure to prevent the trapping of dangerous fumes.
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Clean and wax your boat before storage. If you store your boat in the water, there may be a layer
of growth on the bottom. As it dries, this debris will harden. Clean, scrub and scrape the bottom
promptly when the boat is removed from the water. Remove all marine growth and other foreign
matter from the hull. Clean the inside of hull openings, thru-hull fittings and scupper drains. Inspect
the hull for damage. Avoid harsh cleaners, citrus solutions and bleaches; these could have harmful
effects on your boat’s gel-coat and metal components.
Check cleats and rails for corrosion and tightness. Clean stainless steel as directed under
“Hardware/Stainless Steel Rails” on page 6-5
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surfaces to prevent salt water damage. Check for loose silicone, hinges and unseated gaskets.
Replace or tighten where necessary. Heavy seas pounding and twisting the hull can cause leaks in
your windows, doors and hatches. Check hinges for corrosion. Lubricate hinges as necessary.
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If the boat is stored out of water, remove the garboard drain plug to keep the bilge dry. Store
your boat with the bow elevated for drainage.
Drain all water tanks, hoses, filters and pumps to prevent freeze damage. The freshwater system
may be drained by running any faucet or shower until the tank is empty. When empty, turn the water
pump off to prevent damage. Remove the filter on the freshwater pump inlet, remove any water and
reinstall. Residual water will not damage the tank. If equipped with a water heater, the water heater
must be drained individually after emptying the water tank. Drain the water heater by opening the
drain faucet on the water heater. The water from the water heater will drain into the bilge. If desired,
the freshwater system may have a non-toxic antifreeze for potable water systems added. To drain
other systems, close seacocks and run the pumps until the lines are dry. Open the seacocks after
lines are dry if the boat is stored out of the water. Draining will help prevent water stagnation in
warmer climates.
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Fully charge the batteries before storing. A weak battery loses its charge more rapidly than a
strong battery. Coat the battery terminals with grease to prevent corrosion.
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