Winterizing Procedures; Hauling; Bottom; Cutlass Bearing - BENETEAU Boat User Manual

12.

WINTERIZING PROCEDURES

The end of the season is a good time for a complete inspection of all of the boat' s
systems. It is easy to take shortcuts when decommissioning your boat but proper
lay-up procedures will ensure trouble free recommissioning in the spring.
The following sections are oriented towards hauling your boat for winter storage in
a cold climate, but they are also a good guideline as a lay-up procedure for your
Beneteau in any climate.
An improperly winterized boat will lead to costly repairs and extensive delays, we
recommend winterization by a competent yard or your Beneteau Dealer. The
owner must ensure that the boat is correctly winterized.
12.1.

HAULING

Your Beneteau should be hauled for inspection and maintenance at least once a
year; the frequency of haul-outs may vary due to your local conditions and marine
growth. A good boatyard is seasoned in hauling and maneuvering boats on land,
you may verify this by checking to see that the weight of the hull is resting firmly
on the bottom of the keel and that even contact exists along the bottom of keel.
Jack stands, or cradle uprights, are meant to balance the boat and not to support its
weight.
12.2.

BOTTOM

Clean the yacht' s bottom of any growth as soon as the boat is hauled. It is
generally preferred to wait until spring to paint the bottom. Use the following
guidelines when using a pressure washer:
MAXIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE TO BE 70° ° ° ° F. (21° ° ° ° C.)
MAXIMUM PRESSURE TO BE 2175 LBS./SQ. FT (150) BARS AT NO
CLOSER THAN 4"
12.3.

CUTLASS BEARING

The shaft strut contains a rubber type cutlass bearing. At haul out, be sure the
bearing slots are clear and apply silicone lubricant or castor oil to the bearing to
preserve its suppleness. Replace the cutlass bearing if excessive wear is evident.
Be sure to realign the engine if the bearing is replaced. Bleed the propshaft seal
after relaunching
12.4.

ZINC

Replace the sacrificial zinc before relaunching the boat.
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