CHAPTER 13
SEASONAL MAINTENANCE
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13.1
START OF SEASON
[commissioning]
13.2
END OF SEASON
Most facilities will not require additional information before hauling the boat with a Travelift or
crane, but if this is the case, use the included Lifting Diagram Figure 14.10.
The end of the season is a good time to have the bottom power-washed and to check all thruhulls
and seacocks for growth. Careful inspection of all underwater hardware at this point may avoid a
potential problem in the future. This is also a good time to check the zincs of the boat and replace
as necessary.
If the boat is to be stored in a place where the ambient temperature may fall below the freezing
point, it must be winterized. Plumbing lines need to be emptied and anti-freeze added where
applicable. Consult also the engine operator’s manual.
