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09
WINTER SToRaGE
09.1
laying up
- Take ashore all the ship's log, the ropes that are not used for mooring
her, the galley equipment, supplies, clothes, the safety equipment.
- Check the expiry dates of the safety equipment.
- Have the liferaft overhauled.
Take advantage of this laying up to draw up a complete inventory of
the equipment.
09.2
Protection
WATER SYSTEM
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- Drain the fresh water system.
Let water run from the taps until the system runs dry.
Check that there is no water left in the pipes and hoses (possible low
points).
- Take off the filters, remove the water.
Clean the filters if necessary then put them back.
- Drain the water heater.
Check that there is no water left.
Close the drain.
- Lubricate all the water inlet valves and sea cock fittings.
- Rinse and completely drain the toilets bowls.
INSIDE
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- Seal air inlets as much as you can.
- Install an air dehumidifier in the saloon and leave the cabin and
storage unit doors open (stowage cupboards, icebox).
- Leave the ventilators of the deck hatches in open position to avoid
condensation, mould and oxidation.
- Leave the cushions outside for long before putting them back into the
boat in the upright and side position in order to have minimum contact
surfaces.
- Drain and clean the bilges.
- Possibly place the floorboards in a vertical position to make possible
the ventilation of the different compartments.
- Open the refrigerators / icebox doors.
OUTSIDE
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- Carefully drain the cockpit shower.
- Thoroughly rinse the hull and deck.
- Lubricate all the mechanical and mobile parts with Vaseline (bolts,
hinges, locks, etc.).
- Protect all ropes and mooring lines against chafing.
- Protect the boat to the highest degree with fenders.
- Make sure the boat is properly moored.
ENGINES
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The engines winterizing has to be prepared by a specialist.
The preparation for winterizing is different according to the place
where the boat will be stored - either in the water or on the shore.
REcommENDaTIoN
all these recommendations do not make up an exhaustive list. your dealer will
give you the advice you need and will carry out the technical maintenance of
your boat.
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