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LAYING UP
- Take ashore all the ship's log, the ropes that are not used for mooring, the galley
equipment, supplies, clothes, the safety equipment, batteries, the gas cylinder.
- Mark again the safety equipment, check the expiration dates, have the liferaft
overhauled.
- Take advantage of this laying up to draw up a complete inventory of the equipment.
PROTECTION AND MAINTENANCE
INTERIOR
- Drain all the fresh water pipes and rinse them with water and vinegar (do not use a
chlorine based product).
- Lubricate and close all the water inlet valves and thru-hull fittings. Rinse and
completely drain the heads bowls and pumps.
- Remove the depth sounder and log sensors.
- Installed in the square of a dehumidifier air leaving the cabin doors and open storage
(cupboards, coolers).
- Leave the cushions outside for long before putting them back into the boat in the
upright and side position in order to have minimum contact surfaces.
- During long absence leave the fridge and icebox doors open to avoid mould
developing.
EXTERIOR
- Thoroughly rinse the hull and deck.
- Grease all moving and mechanical parts (latches, hinges, locks, etc).
- Protect all ropes and mooring lines against chafing.
- Protect the boat as well as possible with fenders.
- Make sure the boat is properly moored.
- Bring the removable cushions inside (washed with soapy water then dried) when the
vessel is unoccupied.
This is not an exhaustive list of recommendations. Your dealer will give you the advice you
need and will carry out the technical maintenance of your boat.