Maintenance And Winterizing; Measures Before Winter Docking - Silver Fox Avant Eignerhandbuch

Fig. 3. Location of strong points for towing, anchoring and mooring.
Strong point strengths:
Silver Fox Avant/DC/BR
Silver Wolf DC/Avant/BR
Silver Hawk BR/CC
Silver Shark BR/CC
Silver Eagle CC
Silver Eagle BR
The trailer keel supports should carry most of the weight of the
boat. Adjust the side supports to ensure that the boat is not jolt-
ed from side to side. Check once more that the trailer is securely
hitched to the towing hook.
When you reach your destination, clean the boat. Thoroughly rinse
any mud and salt that has accumulated on the boat. Take extra care
to rinse the aluminium sides to prevent salt from leaving perma-
nent marks on the surface.
When you reach your destination, clean the boat. Thoroughly rinse
any mud and salt that has accumulated on the boat. Take extra care
to rinse the aluminium sides to prevent salt from leaving perma-
nent marks on the surface.
CAUTION! The trailer should be slightly front-heavy. Make sure
that the boat is firmly attached to the trailer and its
weight is uniformly distributed over the supports. A
jolting boat will keep hitting individual supports and
the hull may be damaged in the process.
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Maintenance and winterizing

12,1 kN
Consult the engine manual for servicing recommendations. Carry out
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the necessary measures or have them performed by an authorized
service centre. Other items requiring regular maintenance include:
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− steering and controls
15,5 kN
− bilge pumps
17,4 kN
− heater
17,4 kN − stove
– fire extinguisher
− canopy.
Carry out the servicing in accordance with specific instructions and
manuals.
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Measures before winter docking

If subzero temperatures are to be expected, drain the cooling
water from the engine as described in the engine manual. Lift your
Silver boat out of water well before the lake or sea freezes. Your
boat is not designed for use in ice or for in-water storage in winter.
Before lifting the boat on land, it is advisable to carry out the
following operations:
− Wash the hull.
− Drain all bilge water from the boat and remove equipment that is
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