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11 Plan
engine and stern
gear
maintenance
-
such as
renewed
stern
gland packing,
replace
exhaust
silencer
if
necessary.
Take
sails ashore
for cleaning and
valetting.
Note
particular
areas
you
wish sailmaker
to
check.
Plan
sail
modifications,
recutting
or
replacement
(remember
winter
discounts).
Dry
store sails
ashore
when work
completed.
lf
possible
cover
the deck, coach roof and deck
joinery
to reduce
cleaning effort
on
fitting
out.
Make sure cover
is supported clear
of
woodwork"
Undress
mast rig
-
old
halyards
as
gantlines.
Wash
all
running rigging, check
and
replace as
required.
Check over standing
rigging. Replace rigging screws,
shackles,
terminals,
if
there
are signs of
wear.
Check
mast fittings
-
tracks,
sheaves, blocks, spreader
sockets,
etc.
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Wash
oilies as
manufacturer recommends,
send away
for
repair
as
required.
21 Remove
old or
loose
antifouling and
recoat, rub
down
and recoat varnish
for
winter
protection.
PROCEDURE
FOR
WINTERISING ENGINES
The
following
procedures
should be
carried out on all
yachts
prior
to winter
storage:
1 After
engine has
been
run
up
with
coolant
water mixed
with
anti-freeze, this
should be drained
completely.
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