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Winter Wisdom - Boat Preparation Tips For An Afloat Winter Lay-Up
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Voyager Marine
WINTER WISDOM Boat Preparation Tips for
an Afloat Winter Lay-up
Here are some important tips to help you prepare your boat
for the winter season, and help prevent potential weatherrelated problems.
• Make regular inspection visits to...
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WINTER WISDOM Boat Preparation Tips for
an Afloat Winter Lay-up
Here are some important tips to help you prepare your boat
for the winter season, and help prevent potential weatherrelated problems.
• Make regular inspection visits to your vessel to ensure the
bilges are dry, drains are clear, mooring lines are secure
and not chafing, and batteries are charged.
Post emergency
phone numbers in one of the boat’s windows facing the
dock.
If you’ll be away for an extended period, arrange to
have a friend or neighbor check on the boat.
• Accumulating leaves, ice or snow can block cockpit
drains, and the weight of snow or rainwater collecting in the
cockpit can force the stern down, allowing water to enter
through openings normally above the waterline.
Inspect all
through-hulls close to the waterline.
If any of them are
plastic, they can develop cracks that will allow water in if
they become submerged.
They should be replaced with
bronze or fiber-reinforced nylon.
• Make certain bilge
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