Winterize Lectra San?

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Feb 2, 2005
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- - Huntsville, AL
I tried a search, but didn't find anything. What is needed to be done to winterize a Lectra San?
 
Mar 21, 2004
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Hunter 356 Cobb Island, MD
You might not like this - but this is what I did

Last year was the first time for me and did the following. Pumped lots of water through the system via the toilet. This to try and flush anything out of the system (if you know what I mean). It could be a couple of gallons. Don't activate the Lectran cycle just flush water throught it. On top of the unit is a plug that you remove. I used a wet/dry vac with a small tube taped to the end of the hose. Suck all of the liquid out of the unit. Make sure you get both sides. That's about it. Don't added anything to the unit. Peggy did I get it right? Jim S/V Java
 
Dec 2, 1997
8,961
- - LIttle Rock
Yep, you got it right Jim. Ed...

Winterizing instructions are in the manual...so if you're asking, it means either you or the PO who installed the L/S tossed it. Tsk tsk... You can download and print another one from the Raritan website here: http://www.raritaneng.com/products/waste_treatment/lectrasan.html
 
Feb 2, 2005
51
- - Huntsville, AL
Ha Ha!

(if this gives you any idea how anal I am) I don't even OWN the system yet, still wavering on a boat purchase that has one...but I do want to make sure the PO takes good care of all the equipment that might be mine in a few days! Thanks!
 
Dec 2, 1997
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Nothing wrong with being anal...:)

Especially when it comes to very expensive equipment! You can easily find out how careful he is about taking care of things on the boat if you ask him if has all the equipment manuals. If he says yes, good. If he says, "manuals? I don' need no steeeenkin' manuals," you might want to consider another boat. :) Btw...you DID (or intend to) make any offer on it "subject to survey and sea trial" and hired (or intend to) hire the toughest surveyor you can find?
 
Feb 2, 2005
51
- - Huntsville, AL
But of course!

Now, who in their right mind would buy a vintage boat without the most comprehensive survey??? (ducks his head and runs the other way) Thanks!
 
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