Difference between revisions of "Winterizing"
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== Before the Haul Date == | == Before the Haul Date == | ||
| − | + | * Fill Fuel Tank and Add Stabilizer (DONE Ted 10/21/2007) | |
| − | * Fill Fuel Tank | + | * Pump Out Head (DONE Ted 10/20/2007) |
| − | * Pump Out Head | + | |
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== Before the Trip to Quincy == | == Before the Trip to Quincy == | ||
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* Remove boom. | * Remove boom. | ||
* Remove genoa. | * Remove genoa. | ||
| − | * Check turnbuckles on shrouds & stays for corrosion. | + | * Check turnbuckles on shrouds & stays for corrosion. (DONE tspettel 10/21/2007) |
* Disconnect electrical connections at base of mast. | * Disconnect electrical connections at base of mast. | ||
* Devise a system for raising the centerboard after the mast has been pulled | * Devise a system for raising the centerboard after the mast has been pulled | ||
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== Before It Freezes == | == Before It Freezes == | ||
| + | * Change Engine Oil and Filter (sporter will do this after the haulout) | ||
* Drain coolant (seawater and antifreeze) | * Drain coolant (seawater and antifreeze) | ||
* Fog Cylinders | * Fog Cylinders | ||
* Drain Freshwater tanks | * Drain Freshwater tanks | ||
* Add non-toxic antifreeze to freshwater system. | * Add non-toxic antifreeze to freshwater system. | ||
| + | * Add non-toxic antifreeze to head/holding tank | ||
Revision as of 16:48, 22 October 2007
Here are tasks that need to be done to winterize the boat:
Contents
Before the Haul Date
- Fill Fuel Tank and Add Stabilizer (DONE Ted 10/21/2007)
- Pump Out Head (DONE Ted 10/20/2007)
Before the Trip to Quincy
The mast will be pulled and the boat will be hauled at 2pm on Friday, Oct. 26 at Continental Marine in Quincy. The following tasks need to be completed before the trip to Quincy.
- Remove mainsail, including furling lines.
- Remove boom.
- Remove genoa.
- Check turnbuckles on shrouds & stays for corrosion. (DONE tspettel 10/21/2007)
- Disconnect electrical connections at base of mast.
- Devise a system for raising the centerboard after the mast has been pulled
Immediately Before Hauling
Upon arrival at the boatyard, the following tasks need to be done before 2pm.
- Detach shrouds and stays from deck
- Remove boot from mast step
Before It Freezes
- Change Engine Oil and Filter (sporter will do this after the haulout)
- Drain coolant (seawater and antifreeze)
- Fog Cylinders
- Drain Freshwater tanks
- Add non-toxic antifreeze to freshwater system.
- Add non-toxic antifreeze to head/holding tank
