Difference between revisions of "Winterizing"

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== Tasks That Must Be Done First ==
 
== Tasks That Must Be Done First ==
  
* Acquire a ladder/chain/lock and lock ladder to boat stands
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* Acquire a ladder/chain/lock and lock ladder to boat stands - DONE 04Nov - Brian R, ThomS
  
 
== Tasks That Must Be Done Soon (Before It Freezes) ==
 
== Tasks That Must Be Done Soon (Before It Freezes) ==
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* Bring (borrow/buy):
 
* Bring (borrow/buy):
** electrical extension cord (c.300-foot)  
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** electrical extension cord (c.300-foot) - DONE 04Nov - ThomS
 
** water hose (c.150-foot)
 
** water hose (c.150-foot)
 
* Bring up (from Conn.) and Install winter cover and its frame
 
* Bring up (from Conn.) and Install winter cover and its frame
* Lock up bow anchor
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* Lock up bow anchor - DONE 04Nov - ThomS
 
* Remove battens from mainsail & furl neatly
 
* Remove battens from mainsail & furl neatly
 
* Get mainsail washed and perform any necessary maintenance
 
* Get mainsail washed and perform any necessary maintenance
 
* Furl Genoa neatly, find a sailbag {{discuss}}
 
* Furl Genoa neatly, find a sailbag {{discuss}}
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== Equipment Borrowed from Sailors, to be returned after winterizing
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* Extension ladder - ThomS

Revision as of 21:01, 4 November 2007

Nevermore is on the hard in a parking lot directly next to the MBTA Harbor Express ferry terminal in Quincy: See this map of her location

Tasks That Must Be Done First

  • Acquire a ladder/chain/lock and lock ladder to boat stands - DONE 04Nov - Brian R, ThomS

Tasks That Must Be Done Soon (Before It Freezes)

  • Change Engine Oil and Filter (sporter says he will do this after the haulout)
  • Change Transmission Fluid
  • Drain coolant (seawater and antifreeze)
  • Fog Cylinders
  • Drain Freshwater tanks
  • Add non-toxic antifreeze to freshwater system.
  • Add non-toxic antifreeze to head/holding tank [discuss ]
  • Add antifreeze to salt-water system/exhaust pot (bio-friendly)
  • Top up batteries' charges

Other Tasks That Should Be Done Soon

  • Bring (borrow/buy):
    • electrical extension cord (c.300-foot) - DONE 04Nov - ThomS
    • water hose (c.150-foot)
  • Bring up (from Conn.) and Install winter cover and its frame
  • Lock up bow anchor - DONE 04Nov - ThomS
  • Remove battens from mainsail & furl neatly
  • Get mainsail washed and perform any necessary maintenance
  • Furl Genoa neatly, find a sailbag [discuss ]

== Equipment Borrowed from Sailors, to be returned after winterizing

  • Extension ladder - ThomS