Baja Marine 342 Winterization Checklist for Boats Stored on Land, Topside and Supplies, Engine

Page 70

Section 8 • Required Inspection, Service, &

Maintenance

4.Wiring System

Check all wiring for proper support.

Check all wiring insulation for signs of fraying or chafing.

Check all terminals for corrosion - corroded terminals and connectors should be replaced or thoroughly cleaned.

Tighten all terminals securely and spray them with light marine preservative oil.

5.Fittings, Hoses and Clamps

Inspect the entire bilge area for evidence of damage or deterioration. Evidence of deterioration will first appear around hull fittings, hoses and clamps.

Straighten kinked hoses.

Replace any hose that does not feel pliable.

Check all hose clamps for tightness and corrosion. Corroded clamps must be replaced.

Check the nuts, bolts and screws that retain equipment, hoses, etc. in the bilge for tightness and corrosion. Corroded fasteners must be replaced.

B.Topside and Supplies

Once a year, you should undertake a thorough review of the topside equipment, as well as of the critical safety supplies on your boat.

Check cleats, rings, rails, etc. for loose or corroded fasteners, breaks, sharp edges, or other conditions that could lead to malfunction or unsafe use. Repair or replace as necessary.

Inspect PFDs (life jackets) for tears and deterioration.

Make certain you have enough PFDs on board for the maximum number of persons you can carry.

Check your first aid kit, making certain it is complete and that the items in it have not passed an expiration date.

Check the signaling equipment and emergency flares. Make sure all items are within their expiration dates.

Inspect the anchor, mooring, and towing lines. Repair or replace as required.

Check fire extinguishers for full charge.

4.Winterization Checklist for Boats Stored on Land

A.Boat Storage

Store boat in a bow high attitude.

Remove hull drain plug.

Pour one (1) pint (half-liter) of 50% water/ antifreeze mixture in each bilge pump sump.

B.Engine

Flush engine with fresh water.

Remove engine drain plugs.

Refer to your Engine Operator’s Manual for detailed information on preparing the engines for storage and winterization.

C.Battery(ies)

Remove from boat. Remove the negative (-) cable first, then the positive (+) cable.

Remove grease and dirt from top surface.

Grease terminal bolts.

Store on wooden pallet or thick plastic in a cool dry place. Do not store on concrete.

342 Performance®

8.5

Image 70
Contents Baja Marine PerformanceFor information call 1-865-971-6270 or fax Welcome This page intentionally left blank Introduction Hull Identification Number HIN Service, Parts and Repair for Your BoatManufacturer’s Certification About Your Express Limited Warranty Iii Ignition Protection Breakers and/or Fuses Speed changes you. TM Safety Safety LabelsFire Extinguishing System Legally Mandated Minimum Required EquipmentCarbon Monoxide Carbon Monoxide Monitor Lifesaving Equipment Additional Recommended Equipment for Safe Operation Impaired OperationPropellers Power CapacityLoad Capacity United StatesStability Maintain ControlWeather Chart Your CourseGeneral Considerations Swimming Water SportsSkiing Emergency Situations GeneralFire Medical EmergencyWater Rescue Flooding, Swamping and CapsizingGrounding Safety HotlinesCollisions and Leaking Propulsion, Control or Steering FailureEnvironmental Considerations International RequirementsFuel and Oil Spillage Wake/Wash Waste DisposalExcessive Noise Nautical Terms Key to Symbols on Controls & Prints Baja Marine Corp This Page Intentionally Left Blank General Boat Arrangement Docking /Lifting /Trailering Passenger Locations2 Hull Basic Boat Dimensions and Clearances Metric Propulsion SystemGeneral Deck Layout General Deck Layout FIGDescription of Major Controls Power Trim Unit and GaugeGear Shift and Throttle Control Trailer Switch Trim TabsImportant Gauges Ignition Shutdown SwitchEngine Alarm System Tachometer and Hour MeterOil Pressure, Water Temperature, Voltmeter and Fuel Gauges Navigation and Anchor LightsUsing Your Boat Pre-Launch, Launch and Post- Launch ChecklistTrailer Launching and Loading Fueling the BoatBoarding Personal Flotation DevicesPassenger Instruction and Location Starting the EngineShifting to Drive the Boat Stopping the EngineSteering Systems Hydraulic SteeringPower Steering Power Steering SystemFuel & Oil Spillage Bilge & Underwater GearBilge Drain PlugBilge Blowers Maintenance and ServiceEngines and Stern Drive Vibration and CausesPropeller Removal and Installation Impact to Stern DriveGear case Fuel System Fuel SystemAnti-Siphon Valve Inboard/Outboard Engine Only Before and During Fueling Checklist Fueling PrecautionsStatic Electricity and the Fuel System After Fueling Checklist This page intentionally left blank Direct Current DC Electrical SystemsElectrical Systems BatteriesBreakers and/or Fuses Electrolytic Corrosion & Zinc AnodesFuse Panel Marine Electronic Cathodic Anti-corrosion System Mercathode Drive Pump Ignition Switch This page intentionally left blank Switch Panel Wire Information FIG AMP This Page Intentionally Left Blank Options & Accessories Options & Accessories LocationsFire Extinguisher Port Automatic Fire Extinguisher System OptionCanvas Depth Finder Optional Canvas Care and MaintenanceSwim Platform w/ Ladder Optional HornPortable Head with Pump-Out Stereo SystemHead Systems Requirements for OperatorsHolding Tank Operation Exhaust SystemsVacuFlush Head Option Vent FilterSummary Guide for Inspection, Service and Maintenance Required Inspection, Service MaintenanceInterval Summary Guide For Inspection, Service and Maintenance IntervalUseful Service Information Inspection, Service and Maintenance Protocol Bilge AreaTopside and Supplies Winterization Checklist for Boats Stored on LandBatteryies Boat StorageFuel System Fitting Out After StorageFuel Systems MiscellaneousPower Steering System Maintenance Security ConsiderationsBoarding the Boat General Quick Reference ChecklistBoat Systems Starting the Engine Quick Reference Checklist cont’d Departing General Returning to Port GeneralSecuring the Boat Quick Reference Checklist cont’dIf the Engine Does Not Start After Market Equipment Checklist Maintenance Log Maintenance Log Cont’d Stains & Scratches Paint Cleaning Agents & Other SubstancesCare & Refinishing Fiberglass & GelcoatAcrylic Plastic Sheeting Plastic Glass Permanently Moored or Docked BoatsTopside Areas Canvas and Clear VinylExterior Upholstery Fabric Interior Upholstery FabricThis Page Intentionally Left Blank Index Index Performance