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Winter Preparations From Josh Gooden (River Team)


Josh Gooden, joined Dart Harbour river team in July 2017 under a national apprenticeship scheme. He attends South Devon College one day a week, where he is working towards a Marine Engineering Diploma (Level 2 and 3).


Below are some top tips from Josh (and the team!) for winter preparations


Winterise engine Outboard ■ Flush through with fresh water


■ Remove fuel tank if portable or treat fuel if built-in tank


■ Drain fuel lines of fuel ■ Change oils and filters ■ Wash engine down ■ Grease prop shaft and propeller ■ Lightly grease exterior engine parts


Inboard ■ Carry out oils and filter changes


■ Flush the engine with antifreeze and start engine to circulate antifreeze


■ Remove spark plugs if fitted and block the holes with clean rags


■ Clean the engine down with a soapy rag


For both inboard/outboard ■ Remove battery, clean the terminals, put the battery on charge and store in a dry warm place


■ Clean the bilges with soapy water so any oil and water is removed


Boat left in the water ■ Close all seacocks and check rudder shafts


■ Check your battery to make sure it is fully charged, clean terminals and make sure charging set up is working


■ Check bilge pumps to ensure they are working and that float switches properly work


■ Monitor your boat regularly


Boat stored ashore ■ Pressure wash boat and clean barnacles off props and shafts and rudders


■ Open seacocks to allow any water to drain


■ Make sure batteries are charged and switches are off


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For a helpful and friendly service please call 01803 832787 with your marine requirements or visit us at Unit 10 Admiral Court, Nelson Road, Dartmouth, TQ6 9HU.


Email: dartmouthmarine@live.co.uk www.facebook.com/dartmouthmarine


Winter Yacht Taxi Hours 10.00 hrs - 16.00 hrs daily


The Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi services are now operating winter hours which are 10.00 hrs - 16.00 hrs daily. Please note in severe weather this service may be suspended.


Suspension of services and other key information is shared with our customers via two of our social channels; Facebook and Twitter. You will find us at @ DartHarbour on both channels.


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