CS36T Owner’s Manual
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13.2
Hauling-out and Sling Location
The proper placement of slings and supports is most important when hauling out your yacht. Improper
placement causes excessive stress on the hull and may result in gelcoat fractures or other damage.
Slings should never be placed on a propeller shaft or strut. The forward sling is placed in the area of the
forward main bulkhead, but do not place over any through hull fittings of electronic instruments; the aft
sling in the area of the main companionway. To prevent the slings from damaging the gelcoat finish of
the hull, carpet pads or old towels may be placed flat against the hull. Tie a line between slings to
prevent them from slipping. (see diagram No 1).
13.3
Cradle Support
When hauling on a marine railway or placing the yacht in its winter cradle, a minimum of 60% of the
weight of the yacht should be on the keel. Pads for supporting the bottom of the hull should not bear
more than 30-40% of the total weight of the yacht, or structural damage may result if these weight
percentages are not followed.
Do not put weight on the keel further aft than the last keel bolt. The extreme aft tip of the keel is
relatively thin and will accept very little weight without bending. It may be necessary to go through the
loading procedure two or three times, checking the keel position relative to the centerline of the cradle
before its final position.
Also ensure that the cradle be placed on level ground or shim the cradle until level. It is important that
the hull sits on a level plane so that the water that may accumulate on deck and in the cockpit will flow
to the overboard drains. Be sure that the through hull valves for the cockpit drains are left open.
All valves on through hulls below the waterline such as the sink drain, should also be left open so that no
water is trapped in the drain lines and freezes. Freezing could rupture hoses or damage valves.
The forward anchor locker dorade vent should be left in place, since this will allow the interior of the
boat to breathe after it is closed up for lay-up.
CS Yachts do not recommend that the yacht be stored with the mast left stepped. This places additional
strains on hull and rig, not normally encountered when the craft is in the water. Damage caused to a
yacht structure, cradle, or any part of the rigging, caused by storage with the rig in place, will not be
entertained as a valid warranty claim.
13.4
Winterizing Procedure
1.
Scrub down the bottom to remove any marine growth and grease. Wash down deck and
topsides.
2.
All gear that may be damaged by cold or dampness such as clothing, life jackets, books, etc.
should be removed from the yacht and placed in a warm, dry storage area.
