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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]
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Nevermore is on the hard in a parking lot directly next to the MBTA Harbor Express ferry terminal in Quincy.
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'''Here is a map of Nevermore's Location:''' [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 Nevermore location]
  
 
== Tasks That Must Be Done First ==
 
== Tasks That Must Be Done First ==
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::(i.e., Winterizing tasks in Fall, and then [[#Winterizing tasks which must be UNDONE for spring splash|un-winterizing in Spring ]])
  
* Move mast from aboard to on ground (Frannie to request boatyard)
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== Tasks That Must Be Done Soon (Before it Freezes) ==
 
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::'''''Note: We're striking out all these Winter '07 items, but leaving them here'''''
== Tasks That Must Be Done Soon (Before It Freezes) ==
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:::'''''temporarily for reference by people doing Spring '08 work.'''''
  
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<strike>
 
* Winterize engine (ThomS)
 
* Winterize engine (ThomS)
** Change Engine Oil and Filter
 
 
** Change Transmission Fluid
 
** Change Transmission Fluid
** Fog Cylinders
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** Drain and flush old antifreeze from cooling system and add fresh antifreeze - DONE Nov07
** Drain and flush old antifreeze from cooling system and add fresh antifreeze
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** Remove raw water impeller
** Drain salt-water from raw cooling system. and/or below
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** Remove water (observed) from fuel/water separator (need to fix drain screw) {{discuss}}
** Add antifreeze to salt-water system/exhaust pot (bio-friendly)
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* Freshwater cold/hot water system:
* Drain Freshwater tanks
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** Sponge out Stbd tank (tank 1/2 inch water left after (above) draining & hand-pumping)
* Add non-toxic antifreeze to freshwater system.
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* Add antifreeze/rocksalt to bilge - DONE TEMPORARY (antifreeze) 16Nov ThomS {{discuss}}
* Add non-toxic antifreeze to head/holding tank {{discuss}}
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* Top up batteries' water & charges
* Add antifreeze/rocksalt to bilge (or get the last few inches of water out) {{discuss}}
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** trickle-charges: 08Jan c.3-4 hour; 19Jan c.25-45 hr;
* Top up batteries' charges {{discuss}}
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** battery  {{discuss}}<!-- need "discuss" at end of a "*" group -->
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* Check for water in seacocks, drain or add antifreeze
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* check for water in bilgepump, drain or add antifreeze (after cover is on)
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</strike>
  
 
== Other Tasks That Should Be Done Soon ==
 
== Other Tasks That Should Be Done Soon ==
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* Equipment needing care at Pavilion:
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** Remove mainsail battens and dutchman rig & furl/fold sail neatly (main is at pavilion)
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** Furl small genoa neatly, find a sailbag (both genoas are at pavilion)
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** Get mainsail washed and perform any necessary maintenance (Kingston, RI) (Franny)
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** Get small genoa Washed (Franny) {{discuss}}
  
* Bring (borrow/buy):
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== Winterizing tasks which must be UNDONE for spring splash ==
** water hose (c.150-foot)
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<strike>
* Install Winter Cover (needs mast moved to ground first) (crew)
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* Remove winter cover ('''''WHO''''')
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** pack it up neatly, and take it to Albany St. basement (ask Fran where)</strike>
* Remove battens and dutchman rig from mainsail & furl neatly (mainsail is at pavilion) (crew)
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<strike>
* Furl Genoa neatly, find a sailbag (Genoa is at pavilion) (crew)  
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* Hook up seawater cooling thruhull to raw water intake
* Get mainsail washed and perform any necessary maintenance (Frannie)
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** Remove/replace broken barb (AKA nipple) on seawater intake thruhull elbow
* Get Genoa Washed (Frannie) {{discuss}}
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** Replace seawater intake hose (ThomS, unless he calls for professional)
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*** have to measure it, and buy it)</strike>
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* Check with TedY for any engine/wiring gadgets unhooked
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** this does NOT include the blue signal wire from engine to 110-V converter/battery charger
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<strike>
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* Run engine and check lube oil level and freshwater cooling level (ThomS)</strike>
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<strike>
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* Re-rig centerboard pennant (and replace it) ('''''WHO''''')
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** arrange with boatyard for a post-splash "survey" haulout (e.g. over lunchtime) on crane
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** re-reave new line
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*** (see [[Nevermore_Documents#T37_OI|Owner's Instructions]] pages 4-5, 5A, 14-15, 15A)  
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*** (and TedY studied how to do it, has emails, notes?)</strike>
  
 
== Done Tasks ==
 
== Done Tasks ==
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* Install Winter Cover - DONE 08,09Dec TedY, ThomS, KennS
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* Move mast from aboard to on ground
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** Requested boatyard c.14+16Nov, approved estimate - all DONE 19Nov Franny
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** Boatyard says they'll move it 20/21Nov - DONE  <28Nov ThomS observed
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* Drain 2 Freshwater tanks - DONE 14Nov ThomS
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* Add non-toxic antifreeze to system (NOT REQ'D, piping (hoses) are all dissembled, tanks emptied)
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* Add antifreeze to salt-water system/exhaust pot (bio-friendly) - DONE 16,19Nov ThomS
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* 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
 
* Bring electrical extension cord (c.300-foot) - DONE 04 & 08Nov - ThomS
 
* Bring electrical extension cord (c.300-foot) - DONE 04 & 08Nov - ThomS
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* Buy c.150-foot hose - DONE - bought 50+50-feet, Thom loans c.20-feet - 13Nov
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* Make sawhorses to store mast on - DONE 12-13Nov - Dave A
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* <strike>Drain water-heater</strike> if not adding antifreeze (NOT REQ'D, was drained when hosing removed earlier - per MattW)
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* fog Cylinders - <strike>Not necessary</strike> REINSTATED (ABOVE) {{discuss}}
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* Add non-toxic antifreeze to head/holding tank - DONE c.14Nov ThomS {{discuss}}
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* Drain water from freshwater pump - DONE 16Nov ThomS
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* Bring cover system from New Haven sailmaker - DONE 08Nov AmyS, ThomS
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* Buy recommended tape (3M #893 filament tape) - DONE 16,19Nov ThomS
  
  
== Equipment Borrowed from Sailors, to be returned after winterizing ==
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== Equipment Borrowed from Sailors ==
  
* Extension ladder (return after spring launch) - ThomS
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'''TO BE RETURNED TO OWNERS, either AFTER 2007 WINTERIZING, or AFTER 2008 SPLASH'''
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* Extension ladder (return after spring launch) - to ThomS
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* Hose (c.20-feet section) and yellow sprayer/valve head - to ThomS
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* Hose (2 50-foot lengths) - to pavilion, or to Albany St. basement
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== Yard Info ==
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*Question: Where might we get hauled to replace centerboard pennant? (per Paul)
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** need a Travel-Lift, i.e. we need to be raised high enough for keel to extend
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** might get short-time (overnight?) haul, even during their busy times (May-June)
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*** over-night, or maybe if they have a long lunch-break (which I doubt)
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*** must verify we can work on boat ourselves
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** Paul suggests asking at:
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*** Town River Marina [Dave Donahue]
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*** Boston Boat Works (I think is in Boston Harbor)
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*** Bay Point Marina 617-471-1777
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*** Marina Bay 617-328-7200
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**Paul mentioned
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*** he could trailer boat to one of the above (rather than launching at Quincy Maritime Park)
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*** but we didn't talk about who would step mast
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** equipment is:
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*** low trailer that is submerged and placed under hull, and a truck pulls trailer & boat up a ramp and finally to storage yard<br>[trailer can't lift boat enough for re-rigging centerboard pennant]
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*** crane that pulls mast prior to the boat trailer being towed to storage yard; mast is placed aboard for trucking to winter yard; we had it put on the ground to cover boat
  
 
== External Links ==
 
== External Links ==
  
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* [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]
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See [[Winterizing Lists Compared]] for a tabulation comparing the content of the 5 lists above, and of one hardcover book list.

Latest revision as of 06:46, 3 July 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

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.

  • 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
  • Drain water-heater if not adding antifreeze (NOT REQ'D, was drained when hosing removed earlier - per MattW)
  • fog Cylinders - Not necessary REINSTATED (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 TO OWNERS, either AFTER 2007 WINTERIZING, or AFTER 2008 SPLASH

  • 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


Yard Info

  • Question: Where might we get hauled to replace centerboard pennant? (per Paul)
    • need a Travel-Lift, i.e. we need to be raised high enough for keel to extend
    • might get short-time (overnight?) haul, even during their busy times (May-June)
      • over-night, or maybe if they have a long lunch-break (which I doubt)
      • must verify we can work on boat ourselves
    • Paul suggests asking at:
      • Town River Marina [Dave Donahue]
      • Boston Boat Works (I think is in Boston Harbor)
      • Bay Point Marina 617-471-1777
      • Marina Bay 617-328-7200
    • Paul mentioned
      • he could trailer boat to one of the above (rather than launching at Quincy Maritime Park)
      • but we didn't talk about who would step mast
    • equipment is:
      • low trailer that is submerged and placed under hull, and a truck pulls trailer & boat up a ramp and finally to storage yard
        [trailer can't lift boat enough for re-rigging centerboard pennant]
      • crane that pulls mast prior to the boat trailer being towed to storage yard; mast is placed aboard for trucking to winter yard; we had it put on the ground to cover boat

External Links

See Winterizing Lists Compared for a tabulation comparing the content of the 5 lists above, and of one hardcover book list.