Winterizing

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

Before Hauling

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.

• Remove mainsail, including furling lines.
• Remove boom.
• Remove genoa.
• Check turnbuckles on shrouds & stays for corrosion.
• 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