Tagged: winter
Winter Oversight
Winter has officially begun here in the Northeast. The temperatures and snow are both falling and the boats are secured in their winter storage places. It seems like the prudent man or woman could ignore their boat until the spring thaw, but, unfortunately, that simply isn’t the case. Over time things shift and paths open up for foul weather to intrude. Recently, during a quick boat check-in, I noticed that a key cover support stand had started to cut through the cover where there was a lot of concentrated stress. The stand had been well padded, but as a result [...]
Winter Lay-Up
Well, it’s that time of year again, the end of the season. In this neck of the woods, virtually all boats have to be winterized to prevent systems from freezing, corroding, and sticking in place, and to reduce the risk of calamities during the long winter layup If gear case oils have been contaminated with water, the casings can burst. And if engine oils are not replaced, sensitive internal components can corrode due to the acids in the used lubricants. Finally, moving pieces like steering units can lock in place due to non-use if not oiled and greased. Gas valves [...]