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Ben
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Initially Posted - 09/27/2004 : 09:12:07

Hi All,

As much as I hate this, it is time for us seasonal sailors to begin thinking about pulling our boats out. I know we've talked about this before but a seach on the website didn't bring anything up.

Does anyone have a checklist of things to do when preparing their boat for the long, cold winter? I'm sure I could figure most of them out, but I would really like to print out a list so (first) I don't miss anything, and (second) to put in my boat documentation.

Any help is greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

Ben
Beneteau 361
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Columbus, Ohio

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 09/27/2004 : 14:55:27

Haul Boat, check to see if wing is falling off

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Ben
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Response Posted - 09/27/2004 : 14:58:49

You're killing me Frank!

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JimB517
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Response Posted - 09/27/2004 : 15:49:18

Here's our Fleet 7 list

(1) bring sweater or windbreaker down to the boat
(2) make sure the 110% jib is ready
(3) change fishing gear from surface to deep water
(4) check nav lights
(5) check reefing line on the main

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 09/27/2004 : 16:07:31

Don's Winter Checklist...

1. Haul Boat Out
2. Seek Professional Counseling

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Ben
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Response Posted - 09/27/2004 : 17:25:34

You guy's make me laugh. Jim, you make me sick. I GOTTA move to San Diego!!!!

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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 09/27/2004 : 19:50:03

Ben - you could move to Texas and race with us in the Frostbite Regatta in January - temp often in the 70's

Derek

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 09/27/2004 : 22:43:31

Guys... I've gotta say that if sailing is your true mission, San Diego is just about unbelievable. From what I've seen and heard, you can sail just about 361 days a year--the other four might be a little rainy, if that dampens your spirit. No Florida thunderstorms... No 40-degree days... You might not want to go out on the ocean on every one of those days, but SD Bay is breezy and protected, as is Mission Bay. (Saturday, there was more wind in SD Bay than on the ocean.) Things to see? How about cruise ships, aircraft carriers, subs, dolfin, whales, Americas Cup boats (that you can also charter).....

That said, I'm still moving to Mystic. Can't fully explain it...

Now, a few winter items:

1. Pour a gallon of RV/boat antifreeze into the bilge to mix with any water that might migrate there, and then pump enough out to make sure the bilge pump has antifreeze but no water in it.

2. Empty the water tank, pour a gallon into the water tank, and pump the galley and head faucets to draw it into the supply lines.

3. Pour enough into both sink drains and the icebox drain to get it to flow out of the thru-hulls, and so any low spots in the hoses will have mostly antifreeze. You can also evacuate the drain hoses by putting an air horn on the drain and pushing the button (with the seacock open)--it'll blow just about everything out.

4. Remove the battery and put it on a smart-charger.

5. Take the gas tank home, empty the hose into the tank by pushing the ball valve in, pour the gas it into the tank used to fill the lawn mower or snow blower, and leave the boat tank open to dry out completely--including any water that's accumulated.

6. Winterize the engine as prescribed...

7. Fly to San Diego, call Jim B., and go sailing!

Dave in San Diego, making a few BUs...

Edited by - Dave Bristle on 09/27/2004 23:10:06

JimB517
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Response Posted - 09/28/2004 : 00:49:49

I like that Step 7 and Ben, you're always welcome on board Indiscipline!

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Ben
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Response Posted - 09/28/2004 : 07:53:28

Believe me Jim, if I ever get out your way I'll be knocking on your door. Your stories are so fun to read, I want to make my own stories. I still tell people of that sunfish (?) you hooked into. Remember that, you posted the picture a long time ago? And the one with the whale shark? Incredible stuff.

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Ben
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Response Posted - 09/28/2004 : 07:54:09

Thanks for the checklist Dave. I'll print it out and put it with my boat stuff.

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 09/28/2004 : 09:43:33

I forgot one (at least)... Remove the rudder and store it where it won't freeze. Any moisture that has penetrated it can cause splitting.

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Todd Frye
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Response Posted - 09/28/2004 : 15:35:32

Hauling out

Haul out and scrub bottom ASAP.
Drain water tank.
Repair/paint bottom as necessary.
Seal through hulls from wasps/bugs with duct tape.
Seal end of mast from birds.
Put screen over companionway vents to limit bugs in search of a home.
Remove combustibles and items that may be damaged by freezing temperatures.
Set up desiccant (Ice Melt in Colander) in cabin to remove moisture from air.
Winterize O.B.
R.V. Antifreeze in all plumbing.
Cover boat so snow cannot melt/freeze, melt/freeze in spider cracks, etc.
Repair/store sails in sail bags. Remove battens.
Wash/store ropes in clean airy storage space.
Let your insurance folks know the boat is on the hard for the season.

Pray for lots of snow to fill our inland lakes and reservoirs this year.

This is my list for northern Utah, 5,000 ft. ASL.

Todd Frye

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Jeff McK
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Response Posted - 09/28/2004 : 15:57:36

West Marine currently has a nice pamphlet that addresses winterizing the boat for either on-shore or in-water storage. It even has a list of suggested fluids to use, a drawing on the back so you can mark off the thru-hulls being closed, water system, where you left the keys, etc.

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existentialsailor
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Response Posted - 11/06/2004 : 17:04:51

I found this:

http://www.boatsexpress.com/winter.htm

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Oscar
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Response Posted - 11/06/2004 : 21:25:46

After a summer of frenzied work and too many BU's to get her up to par........

*Rent winter slip.
*Check up on all emergency equipment, buy some more.
*Stock up on all consumables (diesel/propane/kerosene for cabin heater, batteries, spare parts)
*Call all the guys who said they'd go, nail two of them down.
*Go to the grocery store and buy $300.- worth of groceries
*Pack (don't forget long johns)
*Say goodbye to the nice people in the summer marina, go out the river and head South......about 1200 miles......

(Wednesday, at the crack of dawn.....

.)

Oscar
C42 # 76 "Lady Kay" (Ex. C250 WB #618)

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frog0911
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Response Posted - 11/07/2004 : 11:42:50

O, that should put you on the "First Coast" Saturday evening, assuming no stops. The weather looks good, except for the temperatures, which will be a little chilly. Take care and call if you need anything I could possible help with.
Got to go and finish cleaning up painting mess before the General gets home today.

Edited by - frog0911 on 11/07/2004 11:44:39

Oscar
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Response Posted - 11/07/2004 : 14:16:28

Frog, that's if the wind holds up.....we got an Orego Heat Pal, 5000btu alcohol heater.....people I know that have used it were impressed......

Oscar
C42 # 76 "Lady Kay" (Ex. C250 WB #618)
Georgetown MD/Fort Lauderdale FL

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Bea
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Response Posted - 11/09/2004 : 22:37:32

Greetings from Pennsylvania. Yes, we sail here! Blue Ayes survived the hurricane with a minor gelcoat scratch but there's something even worse brewing.......I did not get pulled out before the local marina pumped their waste station tanks (early). I wanted to own the river like my personal playground. Selfish I know. What advice other than better planning for next season can anyone give me about removing the "holding tank fluid". I have a campground to dispose of it but have no idea how to get the stuff into a blue rv tank without the use of electric. She was towed to my inland property on the side of a lovely cliff, there is no possibility of electric, There is no West Marine within 60 miles and the weather this week looks grim. Sounds like a tank waiting to explode?...you bet! I have tried honey tank places to come out, septic too. No one will come. Advice, please?

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 11/09/2004 : 22:59:41

Bea,

Click on this [url="http://www.catalina25-250.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7899"]link to a recent discussion concerning emptying a holding tank.[/url]

It might answer your questions. Good luck.

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