YAMARIN 68 Day Cruiser, Owner'S Manual

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7 Winter storage
Preparing boats for winter storage is an annual autumnal routine. Have your boat lifted in
good time before the water freezes. Your boat is not designed for use in ice and it is not
meant to be used in below zero temperatures (for example, the rain water draining system
will freeze). It is advisable to perform all maintenance repair and inspection procedures
when lifting the craft.
Please familiarise yourself with the servicing instructions provided in the engine manual. We
recommend that you leave them to an authorised service agent. 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
Take your boat out of the water in good time before the ice forms. Your boat is not
dimensioned to allow sailing or storage in icy conditions. Wash the bottom of the boat
immediately after the boat has been lifted. Algae and slime will come off easier if they are
not left to dry. Give the engine, and other accessories – following separate manuals, their
winter service. 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 damp conditions.
Useful tips: If the boat's ropes smell bad after winter storage, immerse them into a bucket of
water and add a bottle of apple vinegar with a splash of fabric conditioner for clothes. Allow
the lines to dry properly.
Replace worn ropes. Leave bushing valves open for the winter.
The electrical instruments are best protected against oxidation and theft 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 scrapes to let possible moisture inside the
laminate dry. Repair damages in spring before launching the boat.
Always cover your boat so that snow cannot gather inside. Always make sure, however, that
there is adequate ventilation. As an optional extra there is a winter storage protector for
your Yamarin 68 Day Cruiser.