Albemarle 410 CONVERTIBLE Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 98)

410 Convertible

When storing the boat on a cradle:

• The cradle must be specifically for boat storage and

approved by Albemarle.

• Make sure the cradle is well supported and placed on a

level surface with the bow high enough so that water will

drain from the bilge, cockpit and exhaust system.

• The cradle must be in the proper fore and aft position to

properly support the hull. When the cradle is in the correct

location, the bunks should match the bottom of the hull

and should not be putting pressure on the lifting strakes.

BOATS HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY IMPROPER

BLOCKING AND CRADLES THAT DON’T PROPERLY

SUPPORT THE HULL. ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE

BLOCKS, BUNKS AND PADS ARE ADJUSTED SO

THEY ARE NOT PUTTING PRESSURE ON THE

LIFTING STRAKES AND ARE PROVIDING ENOUGH

SUPPORT FOR THE HULL. YOU SHOULD ALLOW

ONLY EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL BOAT

YARD PERSONNEL TO LIFT, BLOCK OR CRADLE

YOUR BOAT. HULL DAMAGE RESULTING FROM

IMPROPER CRADLE AND BLOCKING SUPPORT IS

NOT COVERED BY THE ALBEMARLE WARRANTY.

Preparing The Boat For Storage

• Remove the bilge drain plug, if installed.

• Thoroughly wash the ﬁberglass exterior, especially the

antifouling portion of the bottom. Remove as much marine

growth as possible. Lightly wax the exterior ﬁberglass

components.

• Remove all oxidation from the exterior hardware, and

apply a light ﬁlm of moisture displacing lubricant.

• Remove propellers and grease the propeller shafts using

light waterproof grease.

• Remove the batteries and store in a cool place. Clean using

clear, clean water. Be sure the batteries have sufﬁcient

water and clean terminals. Keep the batteries charged and

safe from freezing throughout the storage period.

Note: Refer to the Electrical System chapter, for infor

mation on the maintenance of the AC and DC

electrical systems.

• Coat all faucets and exposed electrical components in the

cabin and cockpit with a protecting oil.

• Clean out, totally drain and completely dry the ﬁshboxes,

sinks and baitwells.

• Thoroughly clean the interior of the boat. Vacuum all

carpets and dry clean drapes and upholstery.

• Remove cushions, open the refrigerator and ice maker

doors and 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.

Note: It is recommended that a mildew preventer be hung

in the boat’s cabin before it is closed for storage.

• Clean the exterior upholstery with a good vinyl cleaner

and dry thoroughly. Spray the weather covers and boat

upholstery with a spray disinfectant. Enclosed areas such

as the refrigerator, shower basin, storage locker areas, etc.

also should be sprayed with this disinfectant.

14.2 Winterizing

Freshwater System

The entire freshwater system must be completely drained.

Disconnect all hoses, check valves, etc. and blow all the water

from the system. Make sure the water heater and freshwater

tank are completely drained. Use only very low air pressure

when doing this to prevent possible system damage. Because of

the check valve mechanism built in the pump, blowing the lines

will not remove the water from the freshwater pump. Remove

the inlet and outlet hoses on the pump. Turn the 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 non toxic, freshwater system

antifreeze. After draining the potable water tank, lines and

water heater, pour the antifreeze mixture into the freshwater

tank, prime and operate the pump until the mixture ﬂows from

all freshwater faucets. Be sure to open all hot and cold water

faucets, including the freshwater shower in the cockpit and the

faucet in the bait prep station. Make sure antifreeze has ﬂowed

through all of the freshwater drains.

If your boat is equipped with the optional reverse osmosis drink

ing water ﬁlter, it must be properly winterized by following the

manufacturers instructions.

The shower drain system must be properly winterized. Clean

debris from the drain and sump and ﬂush for several minutes

with fresh clean water. After the system is clean, pump the drain

sump as dry as possible. Then pour a potable water antifreeze

mixture into the shower drain until antifreeze has been pumped

through the entire system and out of the thru-hull.

For additional information refer to the Fresh Water System

chapter.

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