Owner`s manual

2270 CENTER CONSOLE
• Clean the exterior upholstery with a good vinyl cleaner and dry thoroughly.
• Remove as many cushions and open as many locker doors as possible. Leaving as many of
these areas open as possible will improve the boat’s ventilation during the storage period.
11.2 Winterizing
Raw Water System
Completely drain the raw water systems. Disconnect all hoses and blow the water from the system.
Use only very low air pressure when doing this to prevent possible system damage. Because of the
check valve mechanism built in the raw water washdown and livewell pumps, blowing the lines
will not remove the water from that raw water pump. Remove the inlet and outlet hoses on the
pumps. Turn each pump on and allow it to pump out any remaining water....about a cupful. A
recommended alternative to the above-mentioned procedure is the use of commercially available
nontoxic, potable water system antifreeze. If potable water antifreeze is used, pour the mixture into
a pail and put the raw water intake lines into the solution. Run the pumps one at a time until the
antifreeze solution is visible at all raw water faucets and discharge fittings and drains. Be sure
antifreeze has flowed through all of the raw water drains.
For additional information on the Raw Water System refer to Chapter 5.
Bilge
Coat all metal components, wire busses, and connector plugs in the bilge with a protecting oil. It
is also important to protect all pumps, seacocks 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 completely 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.
Special Notes Prior To Winter Storage
If the boat will be in outside storage, properly support a storage cover and secure it over the boat.
It is best to have a frame built 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. 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 winds cannot remove it or cause chafing
of the hull superstructure. Do not store the boat in a damp storage enclosure. Excessive dampness
can cause electrical problems, corrosion, and excessive mildew.
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