YAMARIN 56 Hard Top
30 (35)
7
Winter storage
Preparing boats for winter storage is an autumnal routine according to your location. Have
your boat hoisted in good time before the water freezes. Your boat is not designed for use
among ice and it is not meant to be used in below zero temperatures (for instance, its rain
water draining system will freeze). In connection with winterisation, it is advisable to perform
all maintenance, repair and inspection procedures.
Read maintenance instructions given in the engine manual. We recommend that you leave
them to an authorised service operator. Do not forget to service the remote control and
steering system. Make sure to perform their maintenance according to separate instructions
and manuals.
7.1
Measures before winter storage
If frost is likely, drain the sea water cooling system of the engine according to its Owner’s
manual.
Lift your YAMARIN out from water in good time before ice formation. Your craft is not
dimensioned against sailing or storage in ice.
Before lifting out from water it is normally recommended to carry out the following::
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change engine oil, check isntructions from engine manufacturer’s manual
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wash the craft
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empty bilge water and extra things from the craft. However, leave safety equipment, like
fire extinguishers, still in the craft.
Wash the bottom of the boat immediately after the boat has been hoisted. Algae and slime will
come off easier if they are not let to dry. Drain cooling water from the engine as instructed in
the manual.
Perform winter service to the engine and other accessories following separate manuals. If
your boat is stored outside or in a humid place during the winter, remove the textiles and other
equipment that may corrode or become mouldy in moist conditions. Wash the ropes in fresh
water. Replace ropes that are worn. Leave bushing valves open. Remove drain plug for the
winter.
The electrical instruments are best protected against oxidation and thieves by storing them
indoors in a dry place during the winter. Remove batteries and store them in a warm, dry
place. Charge them at least twice during the winter. Spray the electrical connectors with a
suitable moisture repellent antioxidant.
Check the condition of the hull and rub down any dentings to let possible moisture inside the
laminate dry up. Repair damages the next spring before launching the boat.
Cover your boat so that snow will not gather inside. Always make sure, however, that there is
enough ventilation. Snow will not gather on the cover if the ridge angle is steep enough (at
least 90 ). A suitable size for the cover is then, depending on the shape of the support
structure.
YAMARIN 56 Hard Top
8x8m
