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This is a list of things that must be done to make the boat ready for winter:
 
This is a list of things that must be done to make the boat ready for winter:
  
* get *all* water out of the bilges and underfloor areas
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== Pre-delivery for storage tasks ==
* open all thru-hulls
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* Fuel tank should be as empty as possible so it can be easily polished
* remove spinnaker blocks from aft mounts and stow them somewhere on board
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* Pump out the holding tank
* drain freshwater system.  then pour 6 gallons of poly antifreeze (pink stuff) into the freshwater tank.  then open hot water faucet at galley until antifreeze comes out.  then open hot water faucet at head until antifreeze comes out.  then do the same with cold faucets.
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* Confirm Dion's expecting you -- need to book with them a few weeks in advance
* pour pink antifreeze in toilet, pump through to holding tank until you can see about 1/2" of pink in the bottom of the holding tank. should be about 1 gallon for this.
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* Remove all but the necessary equipment, sails, etc. from the boat. It is a lot easier to do this from the dock in Boston than from the dock or on the hard in Salem
* winterize the engine. with the boat in the water, run the engine. close the seawater thru-hull.  open the cap to the seawater strainer.  pour in antifreeze until it starts coming out the exhaust.  then shut down the engine.  should be about 3-4 gallons of antifreeze for this.
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* be sure cushions are stowed properly at pavilion - hang from ceiling, minimize crushing/kinking/folding.
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== Pre-storage tasks ==
* pfds can stay on the boat.
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* Remove all cushion covers, fender covers, and other cloth material and bring to the pavilion to get dry cleaned.
* sails should be hung from ceiling at pavilion to avoid rodent infestation
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* Remove all tethers, PFDs (inflatable and hard-sided), jacklines, and dry
* remove steering wheel and stow/tiedown on the bow
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* Remove all tools and inspect for rust
* be sure tools are not waterlogged or grease covered
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* Remove all sails and lay out to look for any issues
* medical kit should be removed to some place that will be above freezing over the winter, to avoid damage to medications.
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* Remove all food, dishes, foulies, etc (basically anything that could mildew/rot)
* be ready for haulout:
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* Remove and wash and dry the spare lines, spinnakers, and anything else that’s wet
** ensure that all pins are placed into a plastic cup/bin
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* Remove the batteries from the boat and put them on a trickle charger in a heated space
** have wiring disconnected and tied/taped to avoid fouling
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* Medical kit should be removed to some place that will be above freezing over the winter, to avoid damage to medications.
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* Bring the compass to a heated space
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Use black bins (with yellow tops) to store stuff in Bay 1 (or wherever dockmaster says) at the pavilion. Using lidded bins keeps things from running away in the winter
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== Offseason Tasks ==
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* Use a solution of bleach and water to spray and wipe down all surfaces (including in cockpit lockers) to remove any mold/mildew growth. This should be followed with a spray of fresh water
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* All sails that need work need to be coordinated with sailing master and brought to the North Sails Loft at Dions
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* Inspect hull and rigging for any repair needs
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* Inspect all lines, rig hardware, and spars before storing them for the winter
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* Inspect and inventory safety gear, medical kit, etc.
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* Inventory spare parts and make list of needed replacements
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* Do a PFD inflation test (24 hours, does it lose air) to see if we need to buy more; inspect for damage, etc.
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* Coordinate repairs with Dions as early as possible
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* Identify all MIT tasks and do-ers as soon as possible

Latest revision as of 17:33, 24 February 2024

This is a list of things that must be done to make the boat ready for winter:

Pre-delivery for storage tasks

  • Fuel tank should be as empty as possible so it can be easily polished
  • Pump out the holding tank
  • Confirm Dion's expecting you -- need to book with them a few weeks in advance
  • Remove all but the necessary equipment, sails, etc. from the boat. It is a lot easier to do this from the dock in Boston than from the dock or on the hard in Salem

Pre-storage tasks

  • Remove all cushion covers, fender covers, and other cloth material and bring to the pavilion to get dry cleaned.
  • Remove all tethers, PFDs (inflatable and hard-sided), jacklines, and dry
  • Remove all tools and inspect for rust
  • Remove all sails and lay out to look for any issues
  • Remove all food, dishes, foulies, etc (basically anything that could mildew/rot)
  • Remove and wash and dry the spare lines, spinnakers, and anything else that’s wet
  • Remove the batteries from the boat and put them on a trickle charger in a heated space
  • Medical kit should be removed to some place that will be above freezing over the winter, to avoid damage to medications.
  • Bring the compass to a heated space

Use black bins (with yellow tops) to store stuff in Bay 1 (or wherever dockmaster says) at the pavilion. Using lidded bins keeps things from running away in the winter

Offseason Tasks

  • Use a solution of bleach and water to spray and wipe down all surfaces (including in cockpit lockers) to remove any mold/mildew growth. This should be followed with a spray of fresh water
  • All sails that need work need to be coordinated with sailing master and brought to the North Sails Loft at Dions
  • Inspect hull and rigging for any repair needs
  • Inspect all lines, rig hardware, and spars before storing them for the winter
  • Inspect and inventory safety gear, medical kit, etc.
  • Inventory spare parts and make list of needed replacements
  • Do a PFD inflation test (24 hours, does it lose air) to see if we need to buy more; inspect for damage, etc.
  • Coordinate repairs with Dions as early as possible
  • Identify all MIT tasks and do-ers as soon as possible