[Alberg30] Winter afloat questions

[C.B. Currier]

I do not know about the rest of you but I'd remove the batteries. I always
do that and winterize the motor. I also reccomend not doing like I did
last year in a lazy mental moment and drain the water from the motor. Just
do the old antifreeze job. Much better!

C.B. Currier
#57 Infinity
#458 Daybreak


> 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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