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Putting the Boat to Bed

.....as we affectionately call our end of season 'winterising' event.

Winterising Checklist:

Use the checklist to ensure that everything is stored in the same place each year. This helps those who set the boat up at the begining of the following season to easily find what they're looking for.

Stow the following:

  • Autopilot gear

  • Emergency life raft

  • Cockpit table and step

  • Bimini and Sprayhood

  • Yellow slingbag and orange pole beacon

  • Window covers

  • Fold back & tie Bimini frame poles

  • Retrieve pontoon ropes unless needed by VYC

  • Disconnect gas bottles & bring regulators inside

  • Store Boathooks inside

  • Ensure bilges are dry

  • Open sea cocks

  • Plastic covers over both hatches

  • Plastic cover over GPS lead

  • Drain water tanks

  • Launder forward cabin mattress cover if required

  • Scatter salon cushions around to prevent damp & raise mattresses in fore & aft berths

  • Remove and check sails then stow in sail bags

  • Clean and deflate the dinghy before storing in its bag

  • Stow the outboard in the cockpit locker, secured to the tool chest bench

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