[Alberg30] Winter afloat questions

[wmoran at look.ca]

One addition to George's comments - if you use a charger, make sure 
it will give a trickle charge and shut off when the battery is fully 
charged, otherwise you'll damage the battery. There are  solar panels 
designed for just this purpose, they plug into a cigarette lighter 
many of them. Also, make sure the batteries are topped up.

Wally


>Mary & Bill Mahony wrote:
>
>>1.  Should we use a fuel stabilizer?  If so, are there any problems with
>>the fuel once she is underway again?
>
>
>Fill the tank up, to reduce the amount of air, and therefore 
>condensation.  Use a fuel stabilizer.  It won't hurt the engine.
>
>>2.  Is it a good idea to run the engine periodically, even at idle in
>>the slip, to keep the system functional and charge the batteries?  I've
>>heard mixed comments on this...
>
>
>No, winterize the engine and leave it be.  If you're worried about 
>the batteries, disconnect them and charge them with an electric 
>charger.
>
>>3.  We're considering purchasing a canvas cover for her advertised in
>>the sailing magazines--breathable, does not require a frame, looks like
>>a good idea.
>
>
>A canvas cover will help keep the boat clean, but isn't absolutely 
>necessary.  If you don't have a cover and it snows, you'll need to 
>shovel the snow out of the cockpit.  You'll need to shovel it off 
>the lazarette, anyway, or it can funnel water below.  You'll want to 
>check the boat periodically throughout the winter.  Also, it's 
>important to keep things ventilated or you'll have mildew problems.
>
>  - George
>
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