STORAGE/ WINTERIZATION
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Step 5: Use duct tape to seal the exhaust flaps to prevent dirt and nesting rodents from entering.
Step 6: Cover the boat with a boat cover or tarp.
Note: If the boat is to be stored outside and subject to accumulations of snow, water and ice, a support
should be made for the boat cover so that it will not sag, rip or tear, thereby allowing water to enter the
boat. Two-inch PVC plumbing pipe is ideal for this purpose. It is readily available at local hardware stores,
and it is easy to work with. Also, its rounded shape will prevent damage to the canvas.
Ballast System Preparations
PROSTAR 205, X-2, X-STAR, MARISTAR 210,
MARISTAR 230, X-10, X-30:
Step 1: If your boat does not already have this equip-
ment, cut 1” in front of the shut-off valve, insert a tee in
the line and clamp. Insert a nipple, washer and cap.
Step 2: When winterizing, remove the cap and attach
the hose to the water hose fitting on the tee. Put the
other end into a gallon of non-toxic, RV-type antifreeze.
Step 3: Turn on one pump to fill and pump until anti-
freeze comes out the thru-hull. Then shut off.
Step 4: Repeat on all pumps.
Step 5: After placing antifreeze in all three pumps, turn
all pumps to fill and pump anti-freeze into the tanks and/
or bags.
PROSTAR 197, X-7, PROSTAR 209, X-9:
Step 1: Attach a hose to the starboard side ballast hose
that comes out of the deck at the rear seat.
Step 2: Place the other end into a gallon of non-
toxic, RV-type anti-freeze.
Step 3: Turn the pump on to empty and pump anti-
freeze into the system untilanti-freeze comes out of
the thru-hull on the side.
Step 4: Turn the pump on to fill and pump anti-
freeze back into the jug.
Re-activating the boat after storage
Step 1: Remove the duct tape from the exhaust
flaps.
Step 2: Charge and install the battery in the
boat, following all safety precautions associated
with changing batteries.
Step 3: Reconnect the quick-connect exhaust
drain hoses.
Step 4: Re-install the drain plugs or petcocks on
each side of the block. EFI engines have a knock
sensor located in one of the drain holes. This unit
must be re-installed in the drain hole. Carefully in-
stall this unit without any additional thread sealant.
Be careful to avoid overtightening this unit. Torque
specfications for installation of the knock sensor is
14-16-ft-lbs.
Step 5: Re-attach the large diameter hose to the
water circulation pump.
Step 6: Re-install the transmission cooler hose
connection.
Step 7: Install the raw water impeller and recon-
nect the hoses to the raw water pump. Use a new
gasket, even if the one removed at winterization time
appeared in good condition.
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