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Note: Although the water system is being stored essentially "dry", do not forget to flush the system
thoroughly at re-commissioning. Read through the above schedule to ensure that the tank is ready to
be re-filled and is watertight.
14.5 Head and Holding Tank
Clean the bowl of the head and pump water through. Pump out the holding tank, and flush thoroughly.
Add some holding tank disinfectant through the deck "waste" fitting. Add some antifreeze to the bowl of
the head and pump it through the system.
For best protection and trouble-free operation next
season, follow the manufacturer's instructions and clean all valves in the head.
14.6
Batteries
Remove the batteries from the yacht. Clean the terminals and fully charge the batteries, then store them
in a protected area with a moderate temperature. If the batteries are to remain on the yacht, make
absolutely sure they are completely charged to help reduce the possibility of frost damage.
14.7 Diesel Engines
About a weekend or two prior to the end of the season, change the engine oil and filter. Re-useable oil
filters should be cleaned in clean Varsol, gasoline or a similar agent, provided the element is in good
condition. Prior to re-installation of a cleaned filter, however, make certain the filter is entirely dry;
gasoline fumes are not conducive to proper diesel engine performance! The engine should be run for a
sufficient time, prior to the end of the season, to ensure that the clean oil circulates throughout the entire
system. At the same time, all fuel filters and filter elements should be drained, cleaned and replaced
where necessary. The same attention should be given to the water separator. The fuel system should then
be bled and the engine re-started.
During the final hours of preparation for lay-up, it is suggested that the fuel tank be topped up and a
recommended quantity of diesel fuel stabilizer (only) added to the fuel for winter storage. Do not add
methyl hydrate to diesel fuel, for it will damage the engine.
When the time comes for actual lay-up of the yacht and after the yacht is hauled out, drain the seawater
side of the cooling system and the exhaust system completely. Then close the engine water intake valve.
Disconnect the intake hose and place the end of the hose in a container of pure ethylene glycol or
"permanent" antifreeze. Run the engine until the antifreeze mixture comes out of the exhaust port. Stop
the engine and open all engine drain plugs as an added safety measure. The coolant in the closed system
should be checked to determine if the solution is of sufficient strength for the winter.
After the antifreezing process, the intake hose should be replaced and made fast to the intake seacock.
Once again, this is the best time to re-open the water intake valve and to prepare a note to check the valve
in the spring prior to starting the engine.
It is recommended that the water pump be removed and kept at home during the winter or that the
impeller be removed and stored in a warm place. Both options are to prevent permanent "set" in the
blades of the impeller which may result from exceptionally cold weather. An impeller is best stored in a
plastic bag with talcum powder. The talc not only serves as a good preservative, but acts as a lubricant as
well.