Difference between revisions of "Winterizing"
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== Tasks That Must Be Done Soon (Before It Freezes) == | == Tasks That Must Be Done Soon (Before It Freezes) == | ||
| − | * Change Engine Oil and Filter (sporter says he will do this after the haulout) | + | * Change Engine Oil and Filter (sporter(?) says he will do this after the haulout) |
* Change Transmission Fluid | * Change Transmission Fluid | ||
* Drain coolant (seawater and antifreeze) | * Drain coolant (seawater and antifreeze) | ||
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* Add non-toxic antifreeze to head/holding tank {{discuss}} | * Add non-toxic antifreeze to head/holding tank {{discuss}} | ||
* Add antifreeze to salt-water system/exhaust pot (bio-friendly) | * Add antifreeze to salt-water system/exhaust pot (bio-friendly) | ||
| + | * Add antifreeze/rocksalt to bilge (or get the last few inches of water out) {{discuss}} | ||
* Top up batteries' charges | * Top up batteries' charges | ||
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* Bring (borrow/buy): | * Bring (borrow/buy): | ||
| + | ** converter (lightbulb base to AC-plug) {{discuss}} | ||
** electrical extension cord (c.300-foot) - DONE 04Nov - ThomS | ** electrical extension cord (c.300-foot) - DONE 04Nov - ThomS | ||
** water hose (c.150-foot) | ** water hose (c.150-foot) | ||
* Bring up (from Conn.) and Install winter cover and its frame | * Bring up (from Conn.) and Install winter cover and its frame | ||
* Lock up bow anchor - DONE 04Nov - ThomS | * Lock up bow anchor - DONE 04Nov - ThomS | ||
| − | * Remove battens from mainsail & furl neatly | + | * Remove battens and dutchman rig from mainsail & furl neatly |
* Get mainsail washed and perform any necessary maintenance | * Get mainsail washed and perform any necessary maintenance | ||
| − | * Furl Genoa neatly, find a sailbag {{discuss}} | + | * Furl Genoa neatly, find a sailbag, get it washed {{discuss}} |
== Equipment Borrowed from Sailors, to be returned after winterizing | == Equipment Borrowed from Sailors, to be returned after winterizing | ||
* Extension ladder - ThomS | * Extension ladder - ThomS | ||
Revision as of 10:19, 6 November 2007
Nevermore is on the hard in a parking lot directly next to the MBTA Harbor Express ferry terminal in Quincy: See this map of her location
Tasks That Must Be Done First
- Acquire a ladder/chain/lock and lock ladder to boat stands - DONE 04Nov - Brian R, ThomS
- Move mast from aboard to on ground (Frannie to request boatyard)
Tasks That Must Be Done Soon (Before It Freezes)
- Change Engine Oil and Filter (sporter(?) says he will do this after the haulout)
- Change Transmission Fluid
- 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 [discuss ]
- Add antifreeze to salt-water system/exhaust pot (bio-friendly)
- Add antifreeze/rocksalt to bilge (or get the last few inches of water out) [discuss ]
- Top up batteries' charges
Other Tasks That Should Be Done Soon
- Bring (borrow/buy):
- converter (lightbulb base to AC-plug) [discuss ]
- electrical extension cord (c.300-foot) - DONE 04Nov - ThomS
- water hose (c.150-foot)
- Bring up (from Conn.) and Install winter cover and its frame
- Lock up bow anchor - DONE 04Nov - ThomS
- Remove battens and dutchman rig from mainsail & furl neatly
- Get mainsail washed and perform any necessary maintenance
- Furl Genoa neatly, find a sailbag, get it washed [discuss ]
== Equipment Borrowed from Sailors, to be returned after winterizing
- Extension ladder - ThomS
