Specifications

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Release lower shrouds from their lashing, connect the lower shrouds and snug up all turnbuckles.
Replace clevis pins and cotter pins. To help prevent damage to sails, insert all clevis pins fore to aft or
outboard to inboard and tape over the cotter pins. Release all running rigging and lead to the
appropriate blocks and winches. Proceed with tuning the spar at the dock. (Section 4.3)
To unstep the spar, reverse the above procedure. Before removing the spar for winter storage, make a
diagram of the location of the running rigging to serve as a guide when the mast is restepped. DO NOT
use masking or filament tape On the spar. It is better to leave a stored spar unwrapped.
12. LAYING UP FOR WINTER STORAGE
12.1) Hauling (Slings):
The proper placement of lifting slings and supports is most important when hauling out. Improper
placement could cause damage, slippage of straps, or skewed lifting angles. Slings should never be
placed on the propeller shaft or strut. To prevent scratching of topsides or rubrails, it is recommended
that carpet or a protective liner be placed between lifting straps and areas contacted. See Figure #9 for
recommended lifting strap locations.
12.2) Cradle Support:
When hauling on a marine railway or placing the yacht in a winter storage cradle, virtually all of the
yacht’s weight should be on the keel. Pads or chocks for supporting the bottom of the hull should be
firmly wedged or jacked in place. These side pads should not be over tightened or local deformation of
the fiberglass hull could occur. The sole purpose of these pads or chocks is to prevent the yacht from
falling over on its side. They are not intended, nor is it necessary for them, to carry any significant
portion of the yacht’s weight.
12.3) After Haul Out:
A. Scrub down the bottom to remove any marine growth and grease. Wash down top sides and deck.
B. All gear that may be damaged by cold or damp weather, such as clothing, batteries, books, life
jackets, etc., should be removed from the yacht and placed in a warm, dry storage area.
C. Lubricate or cover all exposed mechanical fittings to guard against ice or snow.
D. Check all electrical and mechanical components on boat and remove those needing repair or
replacement during the winter.
E. Winterize and lay up your Diesel engine per instructions in the ~ s manual.
F. Put a wooden plug in, or plastic cover over, the exhaust pipe in stern of boat.
G. Shut off gas tank valve.
H. Remove, clean, and dry fuel pump bowl. Return bowl to its position making sure it is installed
squarely on the gasket. tighten clamp firmly by hand.
12.4) Fresh Water System:
A. Remove one of the hoses at the lowest point of system and allow it to drain into the bilge.
B. Pump the bilge, cleaning it at the same time.
C. Remove the inspection port on the top of the water tank and dry with a cloth.
D. Place some baking soda in an open glass container and place in the tank and lay the inspection port
back on.
E. Pump sink water pumps to remove any water remaining in them.
12.5) Head and Holding Tank:
A. Pump out holding tank and flush once or twice.