Bavaria Vision 46 - Winter Storage Procedures

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9.3. Winter storage
The boat and its systems may be harmed if you do not cater for the winters cold period. We have already covered issues
onwinterstorageindifferentparagraphsofthismanual.Generallyspeaking:
Companies offering winter storage services should apply latest technological standards. This includes environmental
conditions,storagecradles,reprotectionandaccessibilityofyouryacht.Theworkcarriedoutbytheownersthem-
selves should be covered and ruled in order to prevent any interference between the parties.
If possible the following objects should be taken off the boat and stored in a dry and frost-free place:
» Theship’spapersandotherrelevantdocuments
» Seacharts,booksandinstruments
» Optionalmattresses,upholstery,blanketsandsleepingbags
» Food
» Safety equipment
» Rafts and dinghy
» Sails and Bimini Tops
» Gasbottles
» Lines and sheets
Pay special attention to the engine manufacturer’s advice
» Remove,chargeandstorethebatteriesinawarm&dryventilatedplace
» Lubricate cable end guide pivot point with engine oil
» Disconnect any gas bottles and place them in safe storage
» Replace any items that may damaged of whose function is not guaranteed.
»
Hints:
Before overwintering you should pay special attention to the following parts and protect them accordingly:
» Clean the log transducers
» The electrical system should be cleaned and maintained with adequate cleaning material
» Water piping may be cleaned using a thinned acid solution such as white vinegar
» The valves should be disassembled and lubricated moderately with grease
» Drain non-fuel tanks
» Drain toilet bowls
» Remove all water from the craft and protect it from rain
» Do not allow holding tanks to freeze in cold weather as expansion may risk rupture of
ttings.Applysomeanti-freezetothetankintimesofcoldweather.
» Ensure the sea water engine cooling circuit has the correct proportion of anti-freeze.