Leopard Catamarans 40 - Lay-Up and Winterization

2-26 Lay-UpAndWinterization | 103
2-26 LAY-UPANDWINTERIZATION
Intheeventofthevesselbeinglaidupfor
anylengthoftime(+/-2monthsormore)
particularly in cold weather, the following
mustbedone:
1. Remove the batteries for temperate
storage.
2. Ensure all the water systems are
drained.
3. Openupbilgecoversandoorboards
forsurveillance.
4. Ensure antifreeze is in the engine
coolingsystems.
5. Checkthatallseacocksareclosed.
6. Emptyalltanks,includingfreshwater
andwastetanks.
7. Leave torches, re extinguishers and
pump handles positioned for easy
access.
8. Ensurethatthevessel,andparticularly
the bilges, are checked regularly
duringstorage.
9. Makesurethereisadequateventilation
&aircirculationtopreventmould.
10. If necessary installa dehumidier in
the vessel.
11. Make sure all gas cylinders are shut
andpreferablydisconnected.