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Re: Katrina lay-up advice
Posted By: Walter Kaprielian In Response To: Katrina lay-up advice (Vic Roy)
Date: Tuesday, 6 December 2005, at 10:47 p.m.
Vic- Up North we have our boats sitting in snow for about 4 months. The first 6" came today. In almost all cases in Spring we charge up our batteries, wax our hulls, paint our bottoms, put on fresh zincs, check our bilge pumps, then put her back in the water and turn the key. After a smoky start and a check of our shaft packings once in the water, put her in a slip. We change our fuel filters, go over our wiring, and turn on every instrument to see if they're working. I flip every switch in the boat to make sure they're all working too (there usually something to fix). After that it's internal clean-up and airing out.
Given your warmer temperatures and shorter period of sitting, I would imagine you should have no problems. I'd add some Bio-Guard to your fuel to deal with mold and/or bacteria that might have started as a result of the moisture and heat. You might also have some interior mold issues that both Clorox and your air conditioner would cure.
Glad you're finally at this stage. Hope the cosmetic damages are easy to repair. Can't wait to hear you have her back at the camp. Walter
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