Winterizing

Here are tasks that need to be done to winterize the boat:

Before the Haul Date

• Fill Fuel Tank and Add Stabilizer (DONE Ted 10/21/2007)
• Pump Out Head (DONE Ted 10/20/2007)

Before the Trip to Quincy

The mast will be pulled and the boat will be hauled at 2pm on Friday, Oct. 26 at Continental Marine in Quincy. The following tasks need to be completed before the trip to Quincy. ^{[discuss ]}

• Remove mainsail, including furling lines.
• Remove boom.
• Remove genoa.
• Check turnbuckles on shrouds & stays for corrosion. (DONE tspettel & ksovie 10/21/2007)
• Disconnect electrical connections at base of mast.
• Devise a system for raising the centerboard after the mast has been pulled

Immediately Before Hauling

Upon arrival at the boatyard, the following tasks need to be done before 2pm.

• Detach shrouds and stays from deck
• Remove boot from mast step

Before It Freezes

• Change Engine Oil and Filter (sporter 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
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• Bring up (from Conn.) and Install winter cover and its frame