Wintering
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Grand Soleil 43'
• Start the engine and let it run for almost an hour with fresh water
that will wash away the salt from the system.
• Add extra anti freezer liquid in the bucket and stop the engine
allowing the liquid to remain in the cooling system.
• Take down the impeller of the water pump: clean it, coat it with
Vaseline and then replace it.
• Slacken the alternator transmission belt and any other belt con-
nected to the engine (frigoboat, water-maker, etc.).
• Before starting the engine in spring time, is better to dismount the
injectors and take them to a specialized shop to get calibrated.
Fire extinguishers
If they are still working and in good conditions is better to leave them
on board: they may be used in case of fire. If expired, recharge them
and then replace.
Fuel tank
If during the last season you have had troubles with the fuel line
(pipe, injection pump, injectors, etc.), is advisable to empty com-
pletely the tank and clean it thoroughly through the inspection
porthole.
Add anti-freeze preservatives and leave the tank full of fuel to
prevent the condensation of moist and oxidation of the fuel line.
Hatches
Before closing them permanently, is better to grease the rubber
gaskets with Vaseline or silicone grease.
Is also advisable to shade the light that, shining through them, can
damage the varnish of the wood frame and the furniture.
Hull bottom
After hauling the boat is necessary to clean the bottom of the hull
from sea shells, barnacles and weeds.
The anodes should be taken out before they get oxidated and stuck
to the bolts.
• The ground plates, the sea cocks and the propeller can be cleaned
with an iron brush.
