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Pre-Haul Out PreparationBefore the marina hauls and winterizes your boat, there are many jobs that you, the boat owner, can perform. Most marinas will look after the motors and water systems, but they won’t do some of these more detailed jobs. Make a ListOn all boats, either during your last cruise or your last days in the harbor prior to haul out, make a written list of all the repairs that either you are going to do or you are going to leave for the marina to do like gauges that are non-operative, taps that leak, upholstery nicks that need to be sewn, snaps that are pulled off the canvas, woodwork that needs to be refinished, motor tune ups, etc. Eliminate Nesting MaterialThere are many items on board the boat that should be removed for the winter so they don’t freeze, rot or attract animals. You should box up and take home all the food and drink containers, all the bedding, towels and clothing. If not taken home, they can be stored in large sealed plastic bins with snap on lids. Also remove any of the kids toys that they may want over the wintertime. Also remember to take home anything that is made of paper because mice and birds love making nests out of tissues, toilet paper and paper towels--even synthetic chamois. It doesn't hurt to set a few mouse traps just for insurance. Sailboat ExtrasFor sailboats, there are a few additional jobs that should be tackled before haul out. They include removing and washing the sails, hanging them to dry and packing them up to take home. Depending on whether the marina is going to do it or you are going to do it, you want to un-step the mast, inspect all the running and standing rigging and make notes of items to be repaired or replaced. In the Next Newsletter , we'll cover Cushions, Mattresses and Canvas Brochure UpdateWe have recently added hundreds of brochures to our library and updated the list on the website. If you are interested in any old brochures for boat restoring, selling, buying, or just plain bragging, check it out at www.boatingwithdawsons.com/brochures/azbrochures.com. Do you have a WAKE STORY?When boaters get together, particularly cruising boaters down the coast or inland waterways, they often relive the chaos and upset caused by a passing inconsiderate boater throwing a monster wake. Doug and Brenda are writing a new e-Lesson on "Whoppin Wakes--Victim or Survivor" and would like your input. If you have had any experiences either negative or positive with the wake from a passing boat or an approaching boat, they would like to hear from you. Everyone who submits a story will get a free copy of the Wake e-Lesson when it is finished. Please send your story to doug@boatingwithdawsons.com. For more information on Boat Handling "How To" E-Lessons available on the website: Dock Your Single OutboardDock Your Single SterndriveDock Your Single InboardDock Your Twin OutboardDock Your Twin SterndriveDock Your Twin InboardTie Your BoatRamp Your BoatAnchor Your BoatUse Your DinghyWhoppin Wakes - Victim or Survivor - coming soon |
"It has a wealth of 'hands-0n information. It is hard to put down" Brenda believes there is always a better way to do things. Rather than trying to re-invent the wheel, she wants to help First Mates shorten their learning curves, and become more confident and simplify their work; so that they have more time to enjoy boating. "I bought it for my wife and we both learned a lot" said one buyer.
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