Owner`s manual

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POST-OPERATION CHECKS
Post-Operation Checks
These post-operation procedures are developed to
help preserve the long-term appearance and reliability
of your Skeeter boat. Perform these procedures as
soon as possible after the boat is loaded back on the
trailer after the day’s use.
Some owners plan to moor their boat seasonally,
rather than keeping it on the trailer between uses. The
procedures described in this section may not be
possible if your Skeeter boat is moored in the water.
Boats which are moored will require periodic removal
from the water to clean the hull and outboard motor
area. The frequency of this maintenance will depend
upon whether the water is salt or fresh, as well as
other local water conditions.
Leaving the boat in the water for extended periods will
accelerate the rate of normal deterioration of the
outboard motor and hull finish. Stray electrical voltage
in the water, marine organisms, and saltwater corrosion
are a few of the conditions that can adversely affect the
life of many Skeeter boat components.
1. Follow the post-operation or storage instructions in
your outboard motor’s Owner’s Manual.
2. Wash down the hull, helm, and outboard motor
with fresh water. Remove the drain plug at the
stern to let any water drain from the bilge.
NOTE: This boat is equipped with either an
automatic or a manual electric bilge pump
that removes excess water from the bilge
while you are under way. However, some
residual water remains that must be
drained by removing the drain plug.
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