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Pump the antifreeze throughout the fresh water system by operating each fixture,
ie. faucets, shower, etc.
Remove the inspection port on the top of the water tank and dry the interior of the
tank with a cloth.
Place some baking soda in an open glass container and position this in the tank.
Lay the inspection port back in place.
Note: Although the water system is being stored essentially "dry", do not forget
to flush the system thoroughly at re-commissioning. Read through the above
schedule to ensure that the tank is ready to be re-filled and is watertight.
14.5 Head and Holding Tank
Clean the bowl of the head and pump water through. Pump out the holding tank,
and flush thoroughly. Add some holding tank disinfectant through the deck
"waste" fitting. Add some antifreeze to the bowl of the head and pump it through
the system. For best protection and trouble-free operation next season, follow
the manufacturer's instructions and clean all valves in the head.
14.6 Batteries
Remove the batteries from the yacht. Clean the terminals and fully charge the
batteries, then store them in a protected area with a moderate temperature. If
the batteries are to remain on the yacht, make absolutely sure they are
completely charged to help reduce the possibility of frost damage.
14.7 Diesel Engines
About a weekend or two prior to the end of the season, change the engine oil
and filter. Re-useable oil filters should be cleaned in clean Varsol, gasoline or a
similar agent, provided the element is in good condition. Prior to re-installation of
a cleaned filter, however, make certain the filter is entirely dry; gasoline fumes
are not conducive to proper diesel engine performance! The engine should be
run for a sufficient time, prior to the end of the season, to ensure that the clean oil
circulates throughout the entire system. At the same time, all fuel filters and filter
elements should be drained, cleaned and replaced where necessary. The same
attention should be given to the water separator. The fuel system should then be
bled and the engine re-started.
During the final hours of preparation for lay-up, it is suggested that the fuel tank
be topped up and a recommended quantity of diesel fuel stabilizer (only) added
to the fuel for winter storage. Do not add methyl hydrate to diesel fuel, for it will
damage the engine.
