Sailing yacht “Bavaria 40vision”
Bavaria Yachtbau GmbH
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Advice:
Before wintering you should pay special attention to the following parts and protect them
correspondingly:
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Rinse and clean the transmitters of the speedometer and echo sounder.
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Maintain the electrical systems and clean them with suitable materials.
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Water pipes can be successfully cleaned with soft acids, e.g. white vinegar.
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Water valves should be taken to pieces and greased.
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The toilet and corresponding pipes are cleaned with fresh water.
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The rudder should be fixed that no movements are possible (e.g. by fixing the tiller or wheel).
Engine:
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Fill the fuel tank completely
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Exchange the propeller’s sacrificial anode (if necessary).
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Empty all cooling-water of the engine and follow the instructions of the manufacturer.
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Slacken all belts (lighting engine and other engine driven devices).
Winter storage
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Observe all notes in the engine manual.
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Store the fully charged batteries at a ventilated frost-free place.
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Grease the steering wire and –components
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Remove all water out of the ship and protect it against rainwater entering it.
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Replace all components which seem not to be reliable any longer.
Mast and rigging
It may not always be possible, but it is recommendable:
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Unship the mast,
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Refit all standing and running rigging,
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Inspect the cables and other wires,
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Inspect bolts, spanners and other tie points for possible fatigue of material or cracks,
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Rinse all aluminium parts with fresh water
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Rinse all lines/ropes with fresh water and store them in a dry place,
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Rinse and grease all guide rollers of the mast and the boom.
