Owner`s manual
o.
Exterior
Preparations:
1.
The
bottom
will
require
at
least
one
coat
of
an
ti-fouling
paint
before
beginning
a new season.
This
can
be
done
when
win-
terizing
or
at
the
start
of
the
new season. Consult
your
Cruisers
dealer
for pain t specifications for your area.
2.
Apply a
coat
of
wax to
the
entire
surface
of
the
boaL
Put
rust
inhibitor
on
all
deck
hardware
and
other
metal
parts.
Consult
your
Cruisers
dealer
for
product
recommendations.
Non
If
possible,
do
not
seal cabin
or
cockpit rightly.
Dry, fresh
air
will ventilate these areas
preventing
mold
and
mildew.
p. Cover
your
boat
with a
tarpaulin
or
mooring
cover.
If
the
boat is
stored
outside,
additional
supports
under
the
tarp
or
cover
may
be necessary to
prevent
pockets that will collect snow
or
rain.
This can
add
extra
load
to
the
hull
and
craclle; also stress
the
cover, possibly
tearing
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Fitting
Out
Mter
Storage
A
thorough
check
of
your
boat
after
an
extended
storage
period
for
any
rype
of
damage
is
necessary.
Look
for items
such
as cracks
or
breaks
due
to
freezing, fiberglass suess cracks in hull
or
deck, fuel
or
water
leaks in
seals
or
seams.
The
following
steps
will assist you in
getting
your
boat
back into the waler.
a.
If
anti-fouling
paint
and
wax was
not
applied
before
your
boat
was
Slored, apply
them
now.
b.
Inspect
all
through-hull
fittings for tightness
and
possible leak-
age
. Do
not
overtighten.
c.
Inspect
the
entire
fuel system for leaks
or
deterioration.
Replace
pans
as
necessary.
d.
Open
and
close all seacocks to
check
operation.
Install all
drain
plugs in strainers and seacocks.
e. Check all hoses
and
fittings for cracking, splitting
or
deteriora-
tion. Replace defective
parts
immediatel),.
f. Install transom
plug
if
it
was
removed
during
Slorage.
2670
Rogue Senes
7-7
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