Greenline 33 89
11. LAYING UP AND WINTER PRECAUTIONS
LAYING UP
Take ashore all ship's documents, loose lines not used for mooring, galley equipment, stores, clothes,
safety equipment, and battery.
Mark up the safety equipment and check the expire dates; obtain immediate overhaul of the raft (Easter is
the deadline after which it will be too late!).
Draw up a complete inventory of the ship's equipment.
PROTECTION AND MAINTEINANCE
INSIDE:
Drain all fresh water pipes and rinse with a solution of vinegar and water (don't use chlorine-based
products),
Lubricate and shut all sea water valves and sea-cocks, rinse and drain the closets in full,
Retract the loch and speedometer heads, seal-off air inlets and install a de hydrator in the saloon
and leave all doors open (cabins, lockers, wardrobes, iceboxes),
Leave the cushions in the outside for a long time and re-install in the boat in upright position to
limit contact surfaces.
OUTSIDE:
Rinse liberally the hull, deck, lubricate all mobile and mechanical components with petroleum jelly
(locks, hinges, bolts, etc.),
Protect all surfaces from chafing lines, mooring lines,
Protect the boat with fenders and ensure that the lines are taut.
The above hints are not a comprehensive check-list;
ENGINE:
Engine winter lay-up shall be performed by a professional organization, and will not be the same if the
boat remains afloat or ashore.
The following are a few major tasks:
Afloat:
Drain the cooling system,
Switch off the master switch, lubricate the terminals with petroleum jelly and test the battery
voltage,
Change the anode,
Fill the fuel tank to maximum to avoid condensation,
Refer to the engine manual for everything concerning the engine.
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