Owner`s manual

2870 OFFSHORE
Supporting The Boat For Storage
Your trailer or a well-made cradle is the best support for your boat during storage.
When storing the boat on a trailer for a long period:
• Make sure the trailer is on a level surface and the bow is high enough so that water will drain
from the bilge and cockpit.
• The trailer must properly support the hull. The bunks and rollers should match the bottom of
the hull and should not be putting pressure on the lifting strakes.
• Make sure the hitch is properly supported.
• Check the tires once each season. Add enough air for the correct amount of inflation for the
tires.
Note: Read the owner’s manual for the trailer for the correct amount of inflation for the
tires.
When storing the boat on a cradle:
• The cradle must be specifically for boat storage.
• Make sure the cradle is well supported and placed on a level surface with the bow high enough
to provide proper drainage of the cockpit and bilge.
• Make sure the engines are in the down position.
• 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 TRAILERS AND CRADLES THAT DON’T PROPERLY
SUPPORT THE HULL. ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE BUNKS AND PADS ARE ADJUSTED SO
THEY ARE NOT PUTTING PRESSURE ON THE LIFTING STRAKES AND ARE PROVIDING
ENOUGH SUPPORT FOR THE HULL. HULL DAMAGE RESULTING FROM IMPROPER
CRADLE AND TRAILER SUPPORT IS NOT COVERED BY THE PURSUIT WARRANTY.
Preparing The Boat For Storage:
• Remove the bilge drain plug(s), 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.
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