T-Top; Outriggers - Grady-White Boats RELEASE 283 Owner's Manual

T-
TOP
If your boat is equipped with a T-top, do not use the top for storing heavy or large items such
as a raft. The frame for the top is designed for continual use with antennas, radar, and outriggers.
The additional weight caused by larger items such as a raft may cause damage to the frame
structure.
O
UTRIGGERS
The optional outriggers allow you to spread the fishing lines trolled from your boat and
decrease the chance of entanglement.
• Advantages
Advantages of outriggers include: offering bait throughout a larger area behind the boat,
placing bait out of the wake zone, automatic drop back following strikes (which allows for
fish to completely accept bait), and a reduction in unnecessary twisting action characteristic of
artificial bait.
• Instructions
For proper installation and use, refer to the instruction sheet included in your Owner's Packet.
• Care And Maintenance
- Outriggers should be washed with fresh water, mild soap, and a soft cloth. The poles should
be sprayed down with fresh water. Never use acidic or abrasive cleaners to clean your out-
riggers.
- A periodic waxing of the outriggers is suggested if your boat is frequently exposed to salt
water. The wax will provide a protective coating and seal the pores of the metal. A non-abra-
sive high quality marine or automotive wax is recommended. Clean and wax your outrig-
gers before storage.
During assembly, grease all threads, bolts, and tubes where one section is inserted into
another. Annually disassemble and regrease all applicable surfaces.
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