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MONTEREY

BOATS

Seasonal Maintenance

Portable Head

The portable head must be properly winterized by
following the manufacturer’s winterizing instruc-
tions in the portable head owner’s manual.

Marine Toilet

The marine toilet must be properly winterized by
following the manufacturer’s winterizing instruc-
tions in the marine toilet owner’s manual. The
fresh water supply will be winterized with the
fresh water system. Drain the discharge hoses
completely turning off the fresh water supply so

the bowl stays dry and flushing the toilet several

times. The head holding tank and macerator
discharge pump must be pumped dry and three
gallons of potable water antifreeze poured into

the tank through the deck waste pump out fit

ting. After the antifreeze has been added to the
holding tank, open the overboard discharge valve
and activate the macerator pump (if your boat is
equipped with the optional overboard discharge
system) until the antifreeze solution is visible at
the discharge thru-hull.

NOTICE:
Make sure you follow the marine toilet manu-

facturer’s winterizing instructions exactly.

Grey Water System

The drain sump system must be properly winter-
ized. Clean debris from the drain and sump. After
the system is clean, pump the drain sump as dry
as possible. Then pour a potable water antifreeze
mixture into each sink drain until antifreeze has
been pumped through the entire system and into
the waste tank.

Bilge

Coat all metal components, wire busses, and
connector plugs in the bilge with a protecting oil.
It is also important to protect all strainers, sea
cocks and steering components.  The bilge pump
and bilge pump lines must be completely free
of water and dried out when the boat is laid up
for the winter in climates where freezing occurs.
Compartments in the bilge that will not drain com-
pletely should be pumped out and then sponged
until completely free of water. Dry the hull bilge
and self-bailing cockpit troughs.  Water freezing
in these areas could cause damage.

Arch

It is imperative that all drain holes in the legs
are open and that the legs are completely free of
water. Remove the canvas and thoroughly clean
and store in a safe, dry place. Coat all wire con-
nectors and bus bars in the helm compartment
with a protecting oil.

Clean the aluminum frame with soap and water
and dry thoroughly. Apply an aluminum metal
protector to the entire frame on anodized alu-
minum to reduce corrosion and pitting. Powder
Coated and painted aluminum should be waxed.

Special Notes Prior To Winter Storage

If the boat will be in outside storage, properly sup-
port a storage cover and secure it over the boat.  It
is best to have a frame built over the boat to sup-
port the canvas.  It should be a few inches wider
than the boat so the canvas will clear the rails and
allow passage of air. If this cover is fastened too
tightly there will be inadequate ventilation and this
can lead to mildew, moisture accumulation, etc.
It is essential to fasten the canvas down securely

so that the wind cannot remove it or cause chafing

of the hull superstructure. Do not store the boat
in a damp storage enclosure. Excessive damp-
ness can cause electrical problems, corrosion, and
excessive mildew.

Whenever possible, do not use the enclosure cur-
tains in place of the winter storage cover. The life

of these curtains may be significantly shortened

if exposed to harsh weather elements for long
periods.

CAUTION

PLACING AN ELECTRIC OR FUEL BURNING HEATING UNIT IN

THE BILGE AREA CAN BE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS AND IS

NOT RECOMMENDED.

Proper storage is very important to prevent serious
damage to the boat. If the boat is to be stored
indoors, make sure the building has enough ven-
tilation. It is very important that there is enough
ventilation both inside the boat and around the
boat.