Baja Marine Performance 245 - Manual (Page 67)

8.5 245 Performance ®
S
ection
8 • r
equired
i
nSPection
, S
ervice
, &
m
aintenance
• 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. W
inTerizaTion
c
hecklisT for
b
oaTs
s
ToreD on
l
anD
a. b
oaT
s
ToraGe
• 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. e
nGine
• 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. b
aTTerY
(
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.
4. W
irinG
s
YsTeM
• 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. f
iTTinGs
, h
oses anD
c
laMps
• 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. T
opsiDe anD
s
upplies
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.