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porarily reinstall the cap and close the
hatch until you get home. Open the hatch
again when you arrive and remove the
cap as before. Leave the cap loose until
you plan to transport the boat on the
trailer again.
NOTICE:
Leaving the ac-
cess port cap out when you are not
using or transporting the boat helps
keep it from becoming stuck in the ac-
cess port. (See page 126 for more in-
formation.)
(7) Securely install the hull drain plug by
tightening them until they stop.
NOTICE:
Before installing the hull drain plug,
clean the drain plug thread and O-ring
to remove any foreign materials, such
as dirt or sand. Otherwise, the hull
drain plug could be damaged, allow-
ing water to enter the hull. Check the
O-ring on the hull drain plug and make
sure that the hull drain plug is tight-
ened securely before launching the
boat. Otherwise, water may flood the
boat and cause it to submerge.
(8) Spray the exterior of the engine with
Yamalube Silicone Protectant and Lubri-
cant, or an equivalent. For areas requir-
ing heavy protection, use Yamashield™.
(9) Wax the hull with Yamaclean Spray
Wax
®
or other non-abrasive wax de-
signed for marine gelcoat.
WARNING!
Slippery surfaces can cause falls and
injury. Be careful not to apply too
much wax on deck and gunwale step-
ping surfaces. This will make them
slippery.
(10) Wipe all vinyl and rubber components,
such as the seats and engine compart-
ment seals, with Yamaclean Vinyl Dress-
ing™ or other quality vinyl protectant.
NOTICE:
Some well-known “protec-
tant” products on the market can ac-
tually damage vinyl over time. Consult
a Yamaha Boat Dealer if you want to
use a product other than Yamaclean
Vinyl Protectant.
(11) Wash the fabric of the bimini top with a
mild natural soap in lukewarm water,
then rinse. Do not use detergents. Allow
to air dry thoroughly before storage.
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