As an "inland" boater now facing first winter with cruising boat left in the
water at Anacortes, Washington, I'm interested in what other boaters in this
northern climate do to prepare for winter weather. Are there any good web
sites that discuss this?

"SDrumm6395" wrote in message
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As an "inland" boater now facing first winter with cruising boat left in
the
water at Anacortes, Washington, I'm interested in what other boaters in
this
northern climate do to prepare for winter weather. Are there any good web
sites that discuss this?

I take it the water does not freeze there?

On 18 Oct 2004 20:39:44 GMT, (SDrumm6395) wrote:

As an "inland" boater now facing first winter with cruising boat left in the
water at Anacortes, Washington, I'm interested in what other boaters in this
northern climate do to prepare for winter weather. Are there any good web
sites that discuss this?

I make sure I've got an extra sweater and rain gear on the boat.

Also - rum, hot chocolate mix and propane

:-)

Seriously, since I have shore power available (and the yacht club
charges for it whether I use it or not) I leave a heater on, on "low",
and for the first time this year, I have a small dehumidifier aboard.

Previously, I've used those dehumidifier things that use some chemical
- but you have to go and dump the water and refill the chemical every
week or two.

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On 18 Oct 2004 17:19:34 -0500, Dave wrote:

On 18 Oct 2004 20:39:44 GMT, (SDrumm6395) said:

Are there any good web
sites that discuss this?

Dunno about web sites, but it seems like virtually every sailing magazine
had an article last month on winterizing.

Those articles usually assume you're going to haul out the boat, and
put it away for six months. Here in Lotus Land (AKA the Pacific
Northwet), many of us use our boats year-round, so most of the East
Coast/Great Lakes winterizing ceremonies don't apply.

--
Peter Bennett, VE7CEI
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new newsgroup users info : http://vancouver-webpages.com/nnq
GPS and NMEA info: http://vancouver-webpages.com/peter
Vancouver Power Squadron: http://vancouver.powersquadron.ca

Usually I drain my fresh water tank an add the pink non toxic antifreeze.
If you get a real cold snap in Vancouver, fresh water tanks _can_ freeze if
much of them is above the waterline.

If you're not going to use the boat at all, consider taking home sails and
cushions to avoid winter mildew.

And I leave a 100W bulb burning with a socket screwed to a plywood base on
the cabin sole. It gives off enough heat to keep things dry.

Consider giving your motor a shot of fogging oil to keep rust down if you're
not going to use it and add a fuel stabilizer to the fuel.

Having said all that I have sailed in all months of the year around here;
you just have to dress a bit more warmly and pick the good days.


--
Evan Gatehouse

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