Winterizing in the Pudget Sound

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Tuyen Pham

Hello, this is my 1st year owning a sailboat (90' Hunter) through the winter. I currently moor it in Lake Washington. There are topics in this forum about winterizing or pulling the speed sensor out. But given the mild winter we generally have in the Puget Sound area. Can some local owners give me some tip if they do any winterizing for their boat other than turn on the electric heater or put a light bulb into the engine compartment? Thanks
 
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Tuyen Pham

Hello, this is my 1st year owning a sailboat (90' Hunter) through the winter. I currently moor it in Lake Washington. There are topics in this forum about winterizing or pulling the speed sensor out. But given the mild winter we generally have in the Puget Sound area. Can some local owners give me some tip if they do any winterizing for their boat other than turn on the electric heater or put a light bulb into the engine compartment? Thanks
 
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Tuyen Pham

Hello, this is my 1st year owning a sailboat (90' Hunter) through the winter. I currently moor it in Lake Washington. There are topics in this forum about winterizing or pulling the speed sensor out. But given the mild winter we generally have in the Puget Sound area. Can some local owners give me some tip if they do any winterizing for their boat other than turn on the electric heater or put a light bulb into the engine compartment? Thanks
 
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Tuyen Pham

Hello, this is my 1st year owning a sailboat (90' Hunter) through the winter. I currently moor it in Lake Washington. There are topics in this forum about winterizing or pulling the speed sensor out. But given the mild winter we generally have in the Puget Sound area. Can some local owners give me some tip if they do any winterizing for their boat other than turn on the electric heater or put a light bulb into the engine compartment? Thanks
 
Dec 2, 2003
4,245
- - Seabeck WA
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That's all there is to it. And even your speed transducer can stay in place. And welcome Tuyen!
 
Dec 2, 2003
4,245
- - Seabeck WA
Nope

That's all there is to it. And even your speed transducer can stay in place. And welcome Tuyen!
 
Dec 2, 2003
4,245
- - Seabeck WA
Nope

That's all there is to it. And even your speed transducer can stay in place. And welcome Tuyen!
 
Dec 2, 2003
4,245
- - Seabeck WA
Nope

That's all there is to it. And even your speed transducer can stay in place. And welcome Tuyen!
 
Dec 25, 2000
5,947
Hunter Passage 42 Shelter Bay, WA
When we had our H28 I kept a small...

marine grade space heater running on low. It helped keep the boat dry and warm. I sail year around so I like coming to a warm boat. I also placed the cushions on edge, locker doors open and the engine compartment hatch open for easier engine starting. Terry
 
Dec 25, 2000
5,947
Hunter Passage 42 Shelter Bay, WA
When we had our H28 I kept a small...

marine grade space heater running on low. It helped keep the boat dry and warm. I sail year around so I like coming to a warm boat. I also placed the cushions on edge, locker doors open and the engine compartment hatch open for easier engine starting. Terry
 
Dec 25, 2000
5,947
Hunter Passage 42 Shelter Bay, WA
When we had our H28 I kept a small...

marine grade space heater running on low. It helped keep the boat dry and warm. I sail year around so I like coming to a warm boat. I also placed the cushions on edge, locker doors open and the engine compartment hatch open for easier engine starting. Terry
 
Dec 25, 2000
5,947
Hunter Passage 42 Shelter Bay, WA
When we had our H28 I kept a small...

marine grade space heater running on low. It helped keep the boat dry and warm. I sail year around so I like coming to a warm boat. I also placed the cushions on edge, locker doors open and the engine compartment hatch open for easier engine starting. Terry
 
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Tuyen Pham

What about the fresh water tank in front?

Do you worry about the fresh water tank in front the couple of days when it got really cold?
 
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Tuyen Pham

What about the fresh water tank in front?

Do you worry about the fresh water tank in front the couple of days when it got really cold?
 
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Tuyen Pham

What about the fresh water tank in front?

Do you worry about the fresh water tank in front the couple of days when it got really cold?
 
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Tuyen Pham

What about the fresh water tank in front?

Do you worry about the fresh water tank in front the couple of days when it got really cold?
 

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Sep 23, 2004
65
Catalina 350 Seattle, WA
Best Puget Sound winterization is check the boat

When the weather gets cold and rainy, I check the boat every two weeks if I haven't had it out sailing. I make sure to run the motor each time because a diesel mechanic told me the biggest problem around here is that people lock the boat up about now and don't run the boat until May and then wonder why the motor won't start on that fine May day. I do empty the water tank just in case we get a cold spell, but that is something you could do just based on the weather forecast. In February 2005 we were out sailing our daysailer because it was so mild out - we can always hope :)
 

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Sep 23, 2004
65
Catalina 350 Seattle, WA
Best Puget Sound winterization is check the boat

When the weather gets cold and rainy, I check the boat every two weeks if I haven't had it out sailing. I make sure to run the motor each time because a diesel mechanic told me the biggest problem around here is that people lock the boat up about now and don't run the boat until May and then wonder why the motor won't start on that fine May day. I do empty the water tank just in case we get a cold spell, but that is something you could do just based on the weather forecast. In February 2005 we were out sailing our daysailer because it was so mild out - we can always hope :)
 

TN

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Sep 23, 2004
65
Catalina 350 Seattle, WA
Best Puget Sound winterization is check the boat

When the weather gets cold and rainy, I check the boat every two weeks if I haven't had it out sailing. I make sure to run the motor each time because a diesel mechanic told me the biggest problem around here is that people lock the boat up about now and don't run the boat until May and then wonder why the motor won't start on that fine May day. I do empty the water tank just in case we get a cold spell, but that is something you could do just based on the weather forecast. In February 2005 we were out sailing our daysailer because it was so mild out - we can always hope :)
 

TN

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Sep 23, 2004
65
Catalina 350 Seattle, WA
Best Puget Sound winterization is check the boat

When the weather gets cold and rainy, I check the boat every two weeks if I haven't had it out sailing. I make sure to run the motor each time because a diesel mechanic told me the biggest problem around here is that people lock the boat up about now and don't run the boat until May and then wonder why the motor won't start on that fine May day. I do empty the water tank just in case we get a cold spell, but that is something you could do just based on the weather forecast. In February 2005 we were out sailing our daysailer because it was so mild out - we can always hope :)
 
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