Tagged: season end
Easy Does It
The season is winding down and boaters are attending to last minute details from changing out the summer pennant for the winter stick to hauling the main boat and dinghy. There are some refreshing reflective moments to cherish, and, unfortunately, some potentially dangerous situations to be cognizant of. For example, while pulling up the heavy mooring chain in the small dinghy the other day, I noticed that there was only about 5” of freeboard, making the boat vulnerable to any tall wakes thrown off by passing boats. A few days later, while removing the dinghy from its dock space during [...]
Winding Down
Well, the end of the boating season is in sight. Most boaters would agree that the Northeast season is far too short - late to arrive and early to depart. Considering the situation, it makes good sense to implement a solid winterization plan either through the local dealer or yard, or perhaps by yourself. Checklists outlining different service areas from the cuddy to the hull to the engine are highly useful. Some list items are: rinse all surfaces with fresh water to minimize corrosion and fading; change the engine oil and oil filter; change the gas filter and lubricate the [...]