Winterizing on Puget Sound

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Dean Strong

Hay Puget Sound Sailors, what do you do, if anything, to winterize your boats? I've been following the winterizing postings with interest. Most seem to be aimed at colder areas where boats are hauled out for the winter, and harbors freeze. What about on Puget Sound, where temperatures seldom drop below freezing? I am planning on sailing my Hunter 30 all winter. I already have the appropriate antifreeze solution in the engine cooling system. What about the seawater intake? The head? The drinking water system? What do people do?
 
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Sean

Winter Sailing

Dean, I've also been berthed at the Port of Everett for years. Basically, I do nothing to the boat and go sailing as often as I can. About once a year we get a thin sheet of ice around the hull and movement is restricted. Other than that, go sailing. Sean
 
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Trevor

Heat

I would suggest keeping a heat lamp or small space saving heater (in a safe place!) aboard on the lowest setting in the event a big freeze happens. Being in salt water, it never gets too cold below the water line. Trevor
 
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Todd Osborne

Mold...

The biggest thing to worry aout Northwest winters is getting mold/mildew in the cabin. Good ventilation from outside should stop those hairy buggers from growing. I also use a passive heater to keep the air circulating within. It also keeps the fluids in the cabin from freezing when we get those cold snaps. Good sailing!
 
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