7
WINTERIZATION
AND
STORAGE
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In most cases, the reason for storage of
your yacht is winter lay-up. The information
contained in this section is a general guide.
Your Silverton dealer or a competent boat-
yard should prepare your yacht for winter
storage.
If you are removing your yacht from the wa-
ter for another reason, use the information
in this section as a guideline. Following the
procedures in this section will help extend
the life of your yacht and its equipment and
simplifi es recommissioning in the spring.
Indoor storage is benefi cial if you are stor-
ing your yacht in a climate that produces ice
and snow. The storage building should be
adequately ventilated and not tightly closed.
Ventilation, both around and throughout the
yacht, is very important to help prevent the
growth of mold and mildew.
If you use outdoor storage facilities, cover
your yacht with a cover having provisions
for ventilation to keep the yacht from “sweat-
ing”. Building a frame over the boat to sup-
port the cover will allow the passage of air
around the yacht. The frame should be a few
inches wider than the yacht so the cover will
extend beyond the rubrail. The frame should
also support the center of the cover and
cause it to rise in a slight “teepee” position
to allow for water runoff.
NOTE: DO NOT seal the cabin tightly to
allow proper ventilation throughout.
Before preparing your yacht for winter stor-
age, thoroughly check the condition of the
yacht and its systems and equipment. Note
any repairs that may be needed. The need
for additional repairs may become appar-
ent during the winterization process. Make
arrangements with your Silverton dealer to
have the repairs completed.
Cleaning and Preparation For Storage
Thoroughly clean the hull immediately
after removing the yacht from the water.
Pressure wash the bottom, if possible,
to remove all marine growth. If pressure
washing is not possible, thoroughly scrub
the hull bottom. Marine growth is much
easier to remove while it is still wet.
Thoroughly clean the remainder of the
hull and the deck. Silverton recommends
a coat of wax be applied to the hull above
the waterline and to the deck for added
winter protection.
Apply rust inhibitor, such as CRC, to all
metal parts.
Thoroughly clean the inside of all hull
openings, thru-hull fittings and filtra-
tion screens (See Thru-hull Layout
on Page 151 and 152, which illustrates
the location of the thru-hull fi ttings. See
Mechanical Layout on Page 155 and
156, which illustrates the location of the
seawater intake valves). Inspect the hull
and underwater gear for signs of wear,
deterioration or damage and repair, if
possible, before covering and storing
your yacht.
Fill the fuel tanks to prevent condensa-
tion and add a good quality fuel preser-
vative (Refer to the fuel preservative
manufacturer’s recommendation for the
proper ratio).
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