7.3 Winter upkeep

When preparing your boat for winter layup:

  • Have it professionally serviced by an authorized boatyard.

  • Empty and clean the septic and fresh water tanks. Leave the valves of the seacocks half open.

  • Wash lines with fresh water.

  • Remove the drain plugs.

  • Charge the boat’s batteries with a shore power charger or remove them for winter storage.

  • Empty and clean the refrigerator inside. Turn on the vent function in the door of the refrigerator. Close the door and switch power off from the refrigerator. For more information, refer to the manufacturer´s manual.

If you store your boat outdoors:

  • Remove textiles and any equipment that may get damaged in the damp.

  • Remove electrical equipment and spray the connections of the electrical wiring with a protective agent.

  • Cover the boat so that snow cannot get into the boat. A suitable size for a tarp is 10 X 6 m.

The boat's surfaces can get damaged by the tarp ropes and heavy snow. Make sure that:

  • The ropes do not touch the boat.

  • The boat is well ventilated under the tarp.

  • Snow does not accumulate on the tarp.