Difference between revisions of "De-Winterization"

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This is a list of things to do to make the boat ready for the sailing season.
 
This is a list of things to do to make the boat ready for the sailing season.
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= general =
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* remove tent, store at pavilion
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* remove thru-hull caps (1 exhaust, 2 bilge)
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= power train =
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* open seawater in thru-hull
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* check oil level
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* check transmission fluid level
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* check state of seawater impeller
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* check prop shaft
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* check stuffing box
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= freshwater =
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* check freshwater filter
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* run freshwater pressure pump
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* pressurize system and check for leaks
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* flush antifreeze from freshwater system - hoses, taps, hot water tank
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= rigging =
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* install halyards and sheets
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* install mainsail
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* install jib
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= electronics =
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* check battery levels

Revision as of 09:12, 6 February 2012

This is a list of things to do to make the boat ready for the sailing season.

general

  • remove tent, store at pavilion
  • remove thru-hull caps (1 exhaust, 2 bilge)

power train

  • open seawater in thru-hull
  • check oil level
  • check transmission fluid level
  • check state of seawater impeller
  • check prop shaft
  • check stuffing box

freshwater

  • check freshwater filter
  • run freshwater pressure pump
  • pressurize system and check for leaks
  • flush antifreeze from freshwater system - hoses, taps, hot water tank

rigging

  • install halyards and sheets
  • install mainsail
  • install jib

electronics

  • check battery levels