Peter
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Going (got to) leave our yacht on the hard for the next 12 months. Anything special I should be doing to store the yacht and its fittings, electronics, engine etc. while its on the hard
Peter
Peter
yacht out of water for 12 months
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ccscott49
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I would pull the injectors and spray down the bores or spray down the inlet, preservation oil, turning the engine over, with the stop control out, this will coat the cylinders with oil. then seal up the air intake. Remove the impellor, as this will be knackered after a year without moving anyway. drain the cooling system completely and replace the fresh water with an inhibiting antifreeze. leave the salt water side drained. Either Disconnect the batteries or ensure a trickle charge, maintenance charger. If no power available, remove the batteries and take them home. Remove whatever electronics you can and take them home, for security as well as damp etc. Of course all running rigging off and store, along with sails. All bedding and mattresses to home. Make sure your bilges are dry and clean. thats all I can think of now.
Twister_Ken
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Englander list is pretty comprehensive - I'd just add:
Make sure she is ventilated, inc leaving lockers ajar.
Take out all books, charts, etc
Drain or fill to brimming the fresh water tanks and the fuel tank..
Make sure she is ventilated, inc leaving lockers ajar.
Take out all books, charts, etc
Drain or fill to brimming the fresh water tanks and the fuel tank..
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Skyva_2
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Fuel tank - full.
All water including calorifier drained in case of frost.
Wipe down all wood work with dilute Milton then fresh water to remove salt.
All water including calorifier drained in case of frost.
Wipe down all wood work with dilute Milton then fresh water to remove salt.
Refueler
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Englander list is pretty comprehensive - I'd just add:
Make sure she is ventilated, inc leaving lockers ajar.
Take out all books, charts, etc
Drain or fill to brimming the fresh water tanks and the fuel tank..
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Personally - I would empty all tanks on board. water tank - would require sterilising fluid such as Miltons before commissioning anyway year later. Fuel tank would be better drained and then year later siphoned of any condensation before refill.
Englander list is pretty comprehensive - I'd just add:
Make sure she is ventilated, inc leaving lockers ajar.
Take out all books, charts, etc
Drain or fill to brimming the fresh water tanks and the fuel tank..
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Personally - I would empty all tanks on board. water tank - would require sterilising fluid such as Miltons before commissioning anyway year later. Fuel tank would be better drained and then year later siphoned of any condensation before refill.
samwestwood
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Ensure she is well proped, this will alow you to sleep a little easyer on windy nights as well as spreading the wieght better.
Remove all sails and covers to reduce windage.
If you wanted you could remove the rig, would allow you to inspect it.
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Why are you storing it for a full year if you dont mind me asking?
Remove all sails and covers to reduce windage.
If you wanted you could remove the rig, would allow you to inspect it.
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Why are you storing it for a full year if you dont mind me asking?
pmyatt
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Finally, just make sure no food is left on board - sometimes people forget the "so-called" dry goods and tins.
Refueler
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Finally, just make sure no food is left on board - sometimes people forget the "so-called" dry goods and tins.
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Vacuum packed and Tins are no problem .... it's the other food items that are !
Finally, just make sure no food is left on board - sometimes people forget the "so-called" dry goods and tins.
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Vacuum packed and Tins are no problem .... it's the other food items that are !
jeremyshaw
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When I used to store ashore in the UK I had a humidifier which drained into the sink. This helped a lot to keep mould down.
Here in the Caribbean it's common practice to 'vinegar wipe' the walls and headlinings with pure white vinegar to prevent mildew. I dare say the same would help in Cumbria where you appear to be based - if you are concerned about mildew.
Be careful about things like deck shoes, which can get mouldy (as can anything you've touched pretty much) and things like oilies hanging up, which can attract mildew between them and the walls.
A lot of people will tell you under no circumstances to do this, but I also fresh flush my engines by shoving a hose up the intakes and running the engines for a few minutes. This can cause problems if the pressure is too high (never happens in the Caribbean!) but as long as you are careful it's an effective way to get the salt out of the cooling system. You need help to get the timing right with the flow going on as you crank, but it's always worked for me.
Stuffing rags into the orifices can also help prevent ants and other things getting inside.
Here in the Caribbean it's common practice to 'vinegar wipe' the walls and headlinings with pure white vinegar to prevent mildew. I dare say the same would help in Cumbria where you appear to be based - if you are concerned about mildew.
Be careful about things like deck shoes, which can get mouldy (as can anything you've touched pretty much) and things like oilies hanging up, which can attract mildew between them and the walls.
A lot of people will tell you under no circumstances to do this, but I also fresh flush my engines by shoving a hose up the intakes and running the engines for a few minutes. This can cause problems if the pressure is too high (never happens in the Caribbean!) but as long as you are careful it's an effective way to get the salt out of the cooling system. You need help to get the timing right with the flow going on as you crank, but it's always worked for me.
Stuffing rags into the orifices can also help prevent ants and other things getting inside.
wotayottie
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1/ mast down
2/ dehumidifier in cabin
3/ all ropes taken home and washed
4/ batteries disconnected and attached to a tricjkle charger
5/ fridge emptied and also food lockers.
6/ books and papers taken home
7/ portable electronics in the airing cupboard
8/ oil change
9/ engine drained of water, exhuast disconnected at manifold and stuffed with a rag
10/ hull polished but polish not buffed off.
2/ dehumidifier in cabin
3/ all ropes taken home and washed
4/ batteries disconnected and attached to a tricjkle charger
5/ fridge emptied and also food lockers.
6/ books and papers taken home
7/ portable electronics in the airing cupboard
8/ oil change
9/ engine drained of water, exhuast disconnected at manifold and stuffed with a rag
10/ hull polished but polish not buffed off.
Athene V30
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Lend her to me? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
