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Plug in position for usage when sailing on water
Winterize/storage
Storage aground/on trailer – check-points:
Watercraft:
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drain plugs – removed
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bow – for storage is bow higher than stern
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bilge pump – irrigate about 0,5 l water/antifreezing agent
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roof – shore up for prevention of water pockets
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ventilation – let aerate for prevention of mould
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fixing straps – ease, diminishes pressure on the hull
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checking – regularly during storage
Engine
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cooling system – blown-off
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exhaust system - blown-off
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more detailed instructions for storage you will find in manual for engine.
Trailer
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safety – ensure against stealing, trailer coupling ensure by trolley
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catch – put the trailer on the wheel-chocks for shift of weight from wheels and springing
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supports – add as many supports as you need for all hull supporting.
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Frame of the trailer – check if the frame as not damaged – there is a threat of hull´s
damage.
Putting again into using
Watercraft:
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Parts of the boat – clean and checked
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drain plugs in the hull – again mounted
WARNING!
For longtime storage take the battery out.
