Trailer Storage; Electrical System; Drainage; Canvas Care & Maintenance - whaler 220 Dauntless Owner's Manual

not possible to remove the fuel, maintaining a full tank of
fuel with a fuel stabilizer added to provide fuel stability
and corrosion protection is recommended.

Trailer Storage

If you will be storing the boat for an extended amount
of time on its trailer, you will need to lift the trailer
off of its wheels. Use care when raising the trailer.
The surface should be level and conditioned to accept
the weight of the boat and trailer and allow for
adequate drainage. Covering the wheels will protect
them from harmful UV rays. Repeatedly immersing
the trailer in water during boat launching can cause
a variety of problems. Water seeping into the wheel
hubs will cause the grease to emulsify and can
prematurely corrode the bearings. Check with the
trailer manufacturer for scheduled maintenence of
you trailer.

Electrical System

NOTICE
Store the batteries in a cool, dry location. Keep
the batteries in their plastic boxes. Periodically
check the batteries during storage.
The battery(ies) should be removed from the boat.
Remove the negative (-) cable first, then the positive
(+) cable and fully charge the battery(ies). Clean the
external surface of the battery and check all water
levels before and after charging. Grease both
terminals and bolts on the cable ends.

Drainage

It is important to raise the bow of the boat enough to
allow for proper drainage of water from the deck
and bilge area. Make sure all the drainage fittings
are clear and free of debris. Store the engine in an
upright position to promote adequate drainage of
water.
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Section 5 • Care & Maintenance
Canvas Care & Maintenance
NOTICE
NEVER trailer the boat with the sun-top in the
open position. Damage to the frame, canvas and
securing straps can occur. Use the protective
boot when the sun-top is being trailered or
stored.
NOTICE
Do not use bleach or solvents to clean the
canvas material.
Chafing, fiber wear from dirt and grit and
deterioration from ultraviolet light can cause your
canvas T-top, sun top and covers to degrade over
time. The effects of ultraviolet light can sometimes
be reduced by chemical treatment of canvas items.
Consult your Boston Whaler
your owner's manual before using any chemical
treatments on your canvas. To keep the canvas and
metal parts in good working condition and keep a
good appearance, you will need to keep them clean.
The fabric should be cleaned regularly before
substances such as dirt, pollen, etc. are allowed to
accumulate on and become embedded in the fabric.
The fabric can be cleaned without removing the
framework.
Simply brush off any loose dirt, pollen, etc. hose
down and clean with a mild solution of a natural soap
in lukewarm water (no more than 100 ° F. 38° C.).
Rinse thoroughly to remove soap. Allow the canvas
to completely air-dry. After each use especially in
salt water areas, rinse the canvas completely with
fresh cold water. Let the canvas dry completely
before stowing. All metal components of the canvas
frame should be rinsed with fresh cold water and
exposed components wiped dry to maintain
appearance and working order.
Lubricate the snaps of the canvas with petroleum
jelly, use a parafin wax on the zippers to keep them
in proper working order. If you have stubborn
cleaning cases call your Boston Whaler
proper cleaning procedures.
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