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Chapter 7: Winterization
For outdoor storage, a canvas cover should be used to prevent “sweating”. The cover should be
fastened securely so that winds cannot remove it or cause it to chafe the boat. A poor covering job
will eventually cost more than the price of a well-made cover.
C A U T I O N
Boats covered with plastic shrink wrap during storage must leave the fuel vent fitting outside of
the enclosure to prevent the trapping of dangerous fumes.
Cleaning And Lubricating
Clean and wax your boat before storage. If you store your boat in the water, there may be a layer
of growth on the bottom. As it dries, this debris will harden. Clean, scrub and scrape the bottom
promptly when the boat is removed from the water. Remove all marine growth and other foreign
matter from the hull. Clean the inside of hull openings, thru-hull fittings and scupper drains. Inspect
the hull for damage. Avoid harsh cleaners, citrus solutions and bleaches; these could have harmful
effects on your boat’s gel-coat and metal components.
Check cleats and rails for corrosion and tightness. Clean stainless steel as directed under
“Hardware/Stainless Steel Rails” on page 6-5 . Use a quality metal preservative like T-9
®
on metal
surfaces to prevent salt water damage. Check for loose silicone, hinges and unseated gaskets.
Replace or tighten where necessary. Heavy seas pounding and twisting the hull can cause leaks in
your windows, doors and hatches. Check hinges for corrosion. Lubricate hinges as necessary.
Draining And Water System
If the boat is stored out of water, remove the garboard drain plug to keep the bilge dry. Store
your boat with the bow elevated for drainage.
Drain all water tanks, hoses, filters and pumps to prevent freeze damage. The freshwater
system may be drained by running any faucet or shower until the tank is empty. When empty, turn
the water pump off to prevent damage. Remove the filter on the freshwater pump inlet, remove any
water and reinstall. Residual water will not damage the tank. If equipped with a water heater, the
water heater must be drained individually after emptying the water tank. Drain the water heater by
opening the drain faucet on the water heater. The water from the water heater will drain into the
bilge. If desired, the freshwater system may have a non-toxic antifreeze for potable water systems
added. To drain other systems, close seacocks and run the pumps until the lines are dry. Open the
seacocks after lines are dry if the boat is stored out of the water. Draining will help prevent water
stagnation in warmer climates.