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== Winterizing tasks which must be UNDONE for spring splash == | == Winterizing tasks which must be UNDONE for spring splash == | ||
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* Remove winter cover ('''''WHO''''') | * Remove winter cover ('''''WHO''''') | ||
| − | ** pack it up neatly, and take it to Albany St. basement (ask Fran where) | + | ** pack it up neatly, and take it to Albany St. basement (ask Fran where)</strike> |
| + | <strike> | ||
* Hook up seawater cooling thruhull to raw water intake | * Hook up seawater cooling thruhull to raw water intake | ||
** Remove/replace broken barb (AKA nipple) on seawater intake thruhull elbow | ** Remove/replace broken barb (AKA nipple) on seawater intake thruhull elbow | ||
** Replace seawater intake hose (ThomS, unless he calls for professional) | ** Replace seawater intake hose (ThomS, unless he calls for professional) | ||
| − | *** have to measure it, and buy it) | + | *** have to measure it, and buy it)</strike> |
* Check with TedY for any engine/wiring gadgets unhooked | * Check with TedY for any engine/wiring gadgets unhooked | ||
** this does NOT include the blue signal wire from engine to 110-V converter/battery charger | ** this does NOT include the blue signal wire from engine to 110-V converter/battery charger | ||
| − | * Run engine and check lube oil level and freshwater cooling level (ThomS) | + | <strike> |
| + | * Run engine and check lube oil level and freshwater cooling level (ThomS)</strike> | ||
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* Re-rig centerboard pennant (and replace it) ('''''WHO''''') | * Re-rig centerboard pennant (and replace it) ('''''WHO''''') | ||
** arrange with boatyard for a post-splash "survey" haulout (e.g. over lunchtime) on crane | ** arrange with boatyard for a post-splash "survey" haulout (e.g. over lunchtime) on crane | ||
** re-reave new line | ** re-reave new line | ||
*** (see [[Nevermore_Documents#T37_OI|Owner's Instructions]] pages 4-5, 5A, 14-15, 15A) | *** (see [[Nevermore_Documents#T37_OI|Owner's Instructions]] pages 4-5, 5A, 14-15, 15A) | ||
| − | *** (and TedY studied how to do it, has emails, notes?) | + | *** (and TedY studied how to do it, has emails, notes?)</strike> |
== Done Tasks == | == Done Tasks == | ||
Revision as of 22:44, 6 May 2008
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
- (i.e., Winterizing tasks in Fall, and then un-winterizing in Spring )
Tasks That Must Be Done Soon (Before it Freezes)
- Note: We're striking out all these Winter '07 items, but leaving them here
- temporarily for reference by people doing Spring '08 work.
- Note: We're striking out all these Winter '07 items, but leaving them here
- Winterize engine (ThomS)
- Change Transmission Fluid
- Drain and flush old antifreeze from cooling system and add fresh antifreeze - DONE Nov07
- 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
- trickle-charges: 08Jan c.3-4 hour; 19Jan c.25-45 hr;
- battery [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
- Equipment needing care at Pavilion:
- Remove mainsail battens and dutchman rig & furl/fold sail neatly (main is at pavilion)
- Furl small genoa neatly, find a sailbag (both genoas are at pavilion)
- Get mainsail washed and perform any necessary maintenance (Kingston, RI) (Franny)
- Get small genoa Washed (Franny) [discuss ]
Winterizing tasks which must be UNDONE for spring splash
- Remove winter cover (WHO)
- pack it up neatly, and take it to Albany St. basement (ask Fran where)
- Hook up seawater cooling thruhull to raw water intake
- Remove/replace broken barb (AKA nipple) on seawater intake thruhull elbow
- Replace seawater intake hose (ThomS, unless he calls for professional)
- have to measure it, and buy it)
- Check with TedY for any engine/wiring gadgets unhooked
- this does NOT include the blue signal wire from engine to 110-V converter/battery charger
- Run engine and check lube oil level and freshwater cooling level (ThomS)
- Re-rig centerboard pennant (and replace it) (WHO)
- arrange with boatyard for a post-splash "survey" haulout (e.g. over lunchtime) on crane
- re-reave new line
- (see Owner's Instructions pages 4-5, 5A, 14-15, 15A)
- (and TedY studied how to do it, has emails, notes?)
Done Tasks
- Install Winter Cover - DONE 08,09Dec TedY, ThomS, KennS
- 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 ThomS
- 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 necessaryREINSTATED (ABOVE) [discuss ] - Add non-toxic antifreeze to head/holding tank - DONE c.14Nov ThomS [discuss ]
- Drain water from freshwater pump - DONE 16Nov ThomS
- 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) - to ThomS
- Hose (c.20-feet section) and yellow sprayer/valve head - to ThomS
- Hose (2 50-foot lengths) - to pavilion, or to Albany St. basement
External Links
- Westerbeke Winterizing FAQ
- Boatsafe: Winterize Your Boat
- Torresen: Winterizing Fresh Water Cooled Diesel Engines
- Brokeboats: Directions to Winterize Inboard and Stern Drive Boats
- BoatUS: Winterize Your Engine
See Winterizing Lists Compared for a tabulation comparing the content of the 5 lists above, and of one hardcover book list.
