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Nevermore is on the hard in a parking lot directly next to the MBTA Harbor Express ferry terminal in Quincy:  See this [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=42.244521,+-70.973058+(Nevermore+Location)&ie=UTF8&ll=42.244464,-70.97308&spn=0.002514,0.005305&t=h&z=18&iwloc=addr&om=1 map of her location]
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Nevermore is on the hard in a parking lot directly next to the MBTA Harbor Express ferry terminal in Quincy:  See this [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=42.244984,+-70.972983+(Nevermore+Location)&ie=UTF8&ll=42.244984,-70.972983&spn=0.002514,0.005305&t=h&z=18&iwloc=addr&om=1 map of her location]
  
 
== Tasks That Must Be Done First ==
 
== Tasks That Must Be Done First ==
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* 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)
 
 
* Fog Cylinders
 
* Fog Cylinders
 
* Drain Freshwater tanks
 
* Drain Freshwater tanks
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* Drain and flush old antifreeze from cooling system and add fresh antifreeze
 
* Add non-toxic antifreeze to freshwater system.
 
* Add non-toxic antifreeze to freshwater system.
 
* Add non-toxic antifreeze to head/holding tank {{discuss}}
 
* Add non-toxic antifreeze to head/holding tank {{discuss}}
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* Drain salt-water from cooling system.
 
* 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}}
 
* Add antifreeze/rocksalt to bilge (or get the last few inches of water out) {{discuss}}
* Top up batteries' charges  
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* Top up batteries' charges {{discuss}}
  
 
== Other Tasks That Should Be Done Soon ==
 
== Other Tasks That Should Be Done Soon ==
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* Furl Genoa neatly, find a sailbag, get it washed {{discuss}}
 
* Furl Genoa neatly, find a sailbag, get it washed {{discuss}}
  
== Equipment Borrowed from Sailors, to be returned after winterizing
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== Equipment Borrowed from Sailors, to be returned after winterizing ==
  
 
* Extension ladder - ThomS
 
* Extension ladder - ThomS
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== External Links ==
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* [http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/winteriz.htm Boatsafe: Winterize Your Boat]
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* [http://www.torresen.com/winterfresh.htm Torresen: Winterizing Fresh Water Cooled Diesel Engines]
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* [http://www.brokeboats.com/winterinboard.html Brokeboats: Directions to Winterize Inboard and Stern Drive Boats]
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* [http://www.boatus.com/boattech/casey/37.htm BoatUS: Winterize Your Engine]

Revision as of 15:08, 8 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
  • Fog Cylinders
  • Drain Freshwater tanks
  • Drain and flush old antifreeze from cooling system and add fresh antifreeze
  • Add non-toxic antifreeze to freshwater system.
  • Add non-toxic antifreeze to head/holding tank [discuss ]
  • Drain salt-water from cooling system.
  • 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 [discuss ]

Other Tasks That Should Be Done Soon

  • Bring (borrow/buy):
    • converter (lightbulb base to AC-plug, 2-to-3 prong adapter) to use light as extension cord
    • electrical extension cord (c.300-foot) - DONE 04Nov - ThomS - UNDONE! will fix 08Nov
    • 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 (remove dutchman gear)
  • Furl Genoa neatly, find a sailbag, get it washed [discuss ]

Equipment Borrowed from Sailors, to be returned after winterizing

  • Extension ladder - ThomS

External Links