✔ Running Rigging
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shredded when the furling line came
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a storm. Also, for the sanity of your
neighbors, be sure halyards, etc. are
✔
Winterizing
pulled away from the mast to prevent
slapping. One other small tip, if you
have lines that are out in the open,
Checklist
such as jib sheets, coil them and hang
them off the deck; this keeps them
from growing green stuff.
For All Boats

✔
Exterior Teak
Winter is on its way and it is time
or Exposed Wood
to get our boats ready to withstand ✔ Fuel System
If your wood is finished, apply a
the hardships that come with it. These Fill the fuel tanks all the way full.
couple coats to bare spots. Even if your
hardships come in several forms: This will prevent condensation from
plan is to refinish in the spring this will
adding water to the tanks. Also, add a
help seal and protect the wood during
Cold biocide and stabilizer before topping
the winter.
Freezing conditions can split water them off to prevent algae growth and/
pipes or tanks. or separation.
✔ Close Through-hulls
Close all the through-hulls. This
Mildew ✔ Water System
one is just a good safety practice.
Loves the moist conditions caused by Empty tanks and lines that might
However, if you close the engine or
condensation and rains. be exposed to freezing temperatures.
generator cooling intakes be sure to
Lines running along the outside of the
post or tape a note on the controls so
Strong Winds hull are the most susceptible.
they cannot be started in that state.
Can chafe dock lines, damage canvas
or literally shred sails. ✔ Heat
✔ Winter Watch
Keep the inside of the boat warmer
Check on the boat frequently,
Snow than outside and above freezing,
mostly to be sure the heaters are still
Can get heavy enough to tear canvas usually by running an electrical heater
working. This is especially important
dodgers, etc. or two inside the boat. Heaters that
when the outside temperature drops
have fans are best because they keep air
below freezing for several days. Also,
This is not a complete list but circulating. Also, open all the lockers,
if it snows heavily be sure to remove
hopefully you get the flavor. So, what drawers, lift floor boards, etc.; the goal
the snow from areas covered by canvas
can we do to help our boats get through is to allow good airflow to all parts
(dodgers, biminis, etc.) before the rains
the winter unscathed? Following are of the boat. These actions will help
come and add weight.
some ideas that might be helpful, they prevent mildew and freezing.
are broken into two groups; the first list General Equipment
covers things to do on all boats and the ✔ Mooring System
second list discusses additional ideas Double up dock lines and add ✔ If you do not have a canvas cover,
for boats likely to sit unused all winter. chafe gear at the rub points. use some plastic to cover the
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