Difference between revisions of "Winterizing"
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* Winterize engine (ThomS) | * Winterize engine (ThomS) | ||
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** Change Transmission Fluid | ** Change Transmission Fluid | ||
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** Drain and flush old antifreeze from cooling system and add fresh antifreeze | ** Drain and flush old antifreeze from cooling system and add fresh antifreeze | ||
| − | ** | + | ** Remove raw water impeller |
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** Remove water (observed) from fuel/water separator (need to fix drain screw) {{discuss}} | ** Remove water (observed) from fuel/water separator (need to fix drain screw) {{discuss}} | ||
* Freshwater cold/hot water system: | * Freshwater cold/hot water system: | ||
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** Sponge out Stbd tank (tank 1/2 inch water left after (above) draining & hand-pumping) | ** Sponge out Stbd tank (tank 1/2 inch water left after (above) draining & hand-pumping) | ||
| − | * | + | * Add antifreeze/rocksalt to bilge - DONE TEMPORARY (antifreeze) 16Nov ThomS {{discuss}} |
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* Top up batteries' water & charges {{discuss}} | * Top up batteries' water & charges {{discuss}} | ||
* Check for water in seacocks, drain or add antifreeze | * Check for water in seacocks, drain or add antifreeze | ||
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* Install Winter Cover | * Install Winter Cover | ||
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** Install cover (after mast gets removed from boat) (crew) | ** Install cover (after mast gets removed from boat) (crew) | ||
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* Equipment needing care at Pavilion: | * Equipment needing care at Pavilion: | ||
** Remove mainsail battens and dutchman rig & furl/fold sail neatly (main is at pavilion) | ** Remove mainsail battens and dutchman rig & furl/fold sail neatly (main is at pavilion) | ||
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** Requested boatyard c.14+16Nov, approved estimate - all DONE 19Nov Franny | ** Requested boatyard c.14+16Nov, approved estimate - all DONE 19Nov Franny | ||
** Boatyard says they'll move it 20/21Nov - DONE <28Nov ThomS observed | ** Boatyard says they'll move it 20/21Nov - DONE <28Nov ThomS observed | ||
| − | - | + | * Drain 2 Freshwater tanks - DONE 14Nov Thom |
| + | * Add non-toxic antifreeze to system (NOT REQ'D, piping (hoses) are all dissembled, tanks emptied) | ||
| + | * Add antifreeze to salt-water system/exhaust pot (bio-friendly) - DONE 16,19Nov ThomS | ||
| + | * Change Engine Oil and Filter -DONE 19Nov ThomS | ||
* Lock up bow anchor - DONE 04Nov - ThomS | * Lock up bow anchor - DONE 04Nov - ThomS | ||
* Acquire a ladder/chain/lock and lock ladder to boat stands - DONE 04Nov - Brian R, ThomS | * Acquire a ladder/chain/lock and lock ladder to boat stands - DONE 04Nov - Brian R, ThomS | ||
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* Buy c.150-foot hose - DONE - bought 50+50-feet, Thom loans c.20-feet - 13Nov | * Buy c.150-foot hose - DONE - bought 50+50-feet, Thom loans c.20-feet - 13Nov | ||
* Make sawhorses to store mast on - DONE 12-13Nov - Dave A | * Make sawhorses to store mast on - DONE 12-13Nov - Dave A | ||
| + | * <strike>Drain water-heater</strike> if not adding antifreeze (NOT REQ'D, was drained when hosing removed earlier - per MattW) | ||
| + | * Fog Cylinders - Not necessary {{discuss}} | ||
| + | * Add non-toxic antifreeze to head/holding tank - DONE c.14Nov ThomS {{discuss}} | ||
| + | * Drain water from freshwater pump - DONE 16Nov | ||
| + | * Bring cover system from New Haven sailmaker - DONE 08Nov AmyS, ThomS | ||
| + | * Buy recommended tape (3M #893 filament tape) - DONE 16,19Nov ThomS | ||
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== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
| + | * [http://www.westerbeke.com/technical/faq.cfm#39 Westerbeke Winterizing FAQ] | ||
* [http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/winteriz.htm Boatsafe: Winterize Your Boat] | * [http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/winteriz.htm Boatsafe: Winterize Your Boat] | ||
* [http://www.torresen.com/winterfresh.htm Torresen: Winterizing Fresh Water Cooled Diesel Engines] | * [http://www.torresen.com/winterfresh.htm Torresen: Winterizing Fresh Water Cooled Diesel Engines] | ||
* [http://www.brokeboats.com/winterinboard.html Brokeboats: Directions to Winterize Inboard and Stern Drive Boats] | * [http://www.brokeboats.com/winterinboard.html Brokeboats: Directions to Winterize Inboard and Stern Drive Boats] | ||
* [http://www.boatus.com/boattech/casey/37.htm BoatUS: Winterize Your Engine] | * [http://www.boatus.com/boattech/casey/37.htm BoatUS: Winterize Your Engine] | ||
Revision as of 12:20, 6 December 2007
Nevermore is on the hard in a parking lot directly next to the MBTA Harbor Express ferry terminal in Quincy.
Here is a map of Nevermore's Location: map of Nevermore location
Contents
Tasks That Must Be Done First
- Survey Vessel (new task added 26Nov) requires that SOME tasks wait:
- wait: install cover
- wait: maybe need to run engine: so * fog cylinders
Tasks That Must Be Done Soon (Before it Freezes)
- Winterize engine (ThomS)
- Change Transmission Fluid
- Drain and flush old antifreeze from cooling system and add fresh antifreeze
- Remove raw water impeller
- Remove water (observed) from fuel/water separator (need to fix drain screw) [discuss ]
- Freshwater cold/hot water system:
- Sponge out Stbd tank (tank 1/2 inch water left after (above) draining & hand-pumping)
- Add antifreeze/rocksalt to bilge - DONE TEMPORARY (antifreeze) 16Nov ThomS [discuss ]
- Top up batteries' water & charges [discuss ]
- Check for water in seacocks, drain or add antifreeze
- check for water in bilgepump, drain or add antifreeze (after cover is on)
Other Tasks That Should Be Done Soon
- Install Winter Cover
- Install cover (after mast gets removed from boat) (crew)
- Equipment needing care at Pavilion:
- Remove mainsail battens and dutchman rig & furl/fold sail neatly (main is at pavilion)
- Furl Genoa neatly, find a sailbag (Genoa is at pavilion)
- Get mainsail washed and perform any necessary maintenance (Frannie)
- Get Genoa Washed (Frannie) [discuss ]
Done Tasks
- Move mast from aboard to on ground
- Requested boatyard c.14+16Nov, approved estimate - all DONE 19Nov Franny
- Boatyard says they'll move it 20/21Nov - DONE <28Nov ThomS observed
- Drain 2 Freshwater tanks - DONE 14Nov Thom
- Add non-toxic antifreeze to system (NOT REQ'D, piping (hoses) are all dissembled, tanks emptied)
- Add antifreeze to salt-water system/exhaust pot (bio-friendly) - DONE 16,19Nov ThomS
- Change Engine Oil and Filter -DONE 19Nov ThomS
- Lock up bow anchor - DONE 04Nov - ThomS
- Acquire a ladder/chain/lock and lock ladder to boat stands - DONE 04Nov - Brian R, ThomS
- Bring electrical extension cord (c.300-foot) - DONE 04 & 08Nov - ThomS
- Buy c.150-foot hose - DONE - bought 50+50-feet, Thom loans c.20-feet - 13Nov
- Make sawhorses to store mast on - DONE 12-13Nov - Dave A
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Drain water-heaterif not adding antifreeze (NOT REQ'D, was drained when hosing removed earlier - per MattW) - Fog Cylinders - Not necessary [discuss ]
- Add non-toxic antifreeze to head/holding tank - DONE c.14Nov ThomS [discuss ]
- Drain water from freshwater pump - DONE 16Nov
- Bring cover system from New Haven sailmaker - DONE 08Nov AmyS, ThomS
- Buy recommended tape (3M #893 filament tape) - DONE 16,19Nov ThomS
Equipment Borrowed from Sailors, to be returned after winterizing
- Extension ladder (return after spring launch) - ThomS
- Hose (c.20-feet section) - ThomS
