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Check
the water level and fill as needed. Wash them down with soapy
water to clean them up and take off any acid that may be on
the outside. Dry them with a dry cloth, then dispose of the
cloth. Use a wire brush to clean off the terminals. Do the
same with the battery cable connectors. Take the batteries
indoors. Put a full charge in them, and either leave them
on trickle charge, or disconnect the charger. There are different
schools of thought as to which is best, so do what is most
comfortable for you. If you disconnect the charger, check
the batteries periodically and charge as needed.
Next, vacuum out the inside of the boat, including
all compartments. If you have carpet, use a stiff bristle
brush to help restore the nap. If the boat finish allows put
a coat of good quality wax on
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the hull
and inside panels. Apply a liberal coat of vinyl protector
on the seats and any rubber and plastic parts. Spray all light
sockets and electrical connectors with an electrical spray
to prevent corrosion.
Winterizing a motor can be a little more detailed.
There are several way to do this. If you're uncomfortable
doing this, you can take it to a knowledgeable repair service,
rather than doing it yourself. Before servicing your boat
for winter storage, the last trip of the year should include
the manufacturerers engine tuner to remove carbon.
First, fill the gas tank completely with gasoline
(and oil mixture if you normally do), then add a stabilizing
agent. Filling the tank will help eliminate moisture build-up
inside the tank. Adding the stabilizing agent will extend
the shelf life of the gasoline for use next spring.
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Now lower the motor in the run (vertical) position and
attach a motor muff that's attached to a garden hose.
You can use a large container of water, but you'll need
to continue filling the container while the motor is running.
The size of the container depends on the size of the motor.
Don't run the motor without water. This will ruin your
water pump in just a few minutes. Take off the top cover and
start the motor. Make sure water is coming out the sight hole.
Allow motor to run for 10- 15 minutes to allow time for the
fuel that has been stabilized in the tank to get into the
carburetors. After the motor has run for 10 - 15 min's,
spray a steady stream of a fogging agent into the carburetor
throat until the motor stalls. The fogging agent covers everything
inside the motor with a thick coat of oil protecting it from
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