WINTERIZATION CHECKLIST
Exterior |
Interior |
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Wash/Scrub
Hull, Bottom, and Deck |
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Clean
and Drain Bilge |
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Repair
any Hull Damage |
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Clean
Instrument Control Panel |
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Clean,
Polish and Wax Hull and Deck |
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Clean
and Treat Upholstery and trim |
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Clean,
Polish, Wax Hardware & Metal Trim |
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Clean
Carpet (Scrub and Vacuum) |
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Polish
Windshield |
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Clean,
Deodorize, Lubricate, and Drain Head, Winterize |
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Check
Fire Extinguishers |
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Drain/Winterize
Water Heater & Fresh Water System |
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Inspect
and Lubricate Trim Mechanisms |
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Clean
and Treat Wood Trim |
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Inspect
and Lubricate Control Cables |
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Check
and Clean All Storage Compartments |
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Inspect
Standing and Running Rigging |
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Remove Electronics for Safe Storage |
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Clean
and inspect Sails |
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Provide
Dehumidifying & Mildew Control |
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Inspect
Dock and Mooring Lines |
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Clean
Protect and Remove Canvas |
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Clean,
Treat and store Dinghy |
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Repair/Replace
Tarp or Boat Cover |
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| Trailer |
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Check
Tires and Wheels |
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Inspect
Rollers and replace as necessary |
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Lubricate
Wheel Bearings |
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Inspect,
Clean and Lubricate Winch |
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Clean
and Lubricate Ball |
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Inspect
Lighting, lube metal parts |
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Supplies |
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Inflatable
boat cleaners &/or repair kit |
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Hull
Cleaner |
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Vinyl
Cleaner and Restorer |
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Fiberglass
Cleaner, Polish, Wax |
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Brushes,
Sponges |
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Teak
Oil |
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Scrubbers |
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Tie
Down Rope/Straps |
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Teak
Cleaner |
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Trailer
Ball |
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Tarp
Tie Downs |
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Bearing
Caps |
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Trailer
Wheel Bearings |
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Winch |
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Trailer
Rollers |
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Upholstery
-Carpet Cleaners |
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Trailer
Lights, Bulbs and Wiring |
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Winch
Strap |
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Dehumidifier/Mildew Control Bags |
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Boat
Cover |
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Fiberglass
Repair Materials |
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Bilge
Cleaner |
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Head
Chemicals |
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All
Purpose Cleaner |
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Tarps |
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Boat
Cover Bows |
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Trailer
Tires - Wheels |
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Bearing
Grease |
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Trailer
Jack |
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Non-Toxic
Anti-Freeze |
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Trailer
Lock |
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Hose
Clamps |
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De-Icer |
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Sail
Bath, Cleaner & Bleach |
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Rags |
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Boat
Cover Waterproofing |
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Charts and Chart
books to plan trips to take in 2010 |
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Engines: Inboard, Outboard, And Inboard/Outboard
(Consult operating manual for specific and detailed instructions) |
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Add
Fuel Stabilizer as per instructions. |
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Remove
Prop and Inspect. Lubricate if necessary. |
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Use
Flush attachment to flush engine with clean water. |
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Run
Engine at Low RPM for Several Minutes to get Fuel Lines, Carburetor
etc. full of treated fuel. |
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Remove
Warm Motor Oil. |
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Change
Filter and Add appropriate amount of oil. |
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Run
Engine to make sure oil is circulated. |
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Spray
Fogging Oil in Carburetor while engine is running and continue to
run engine a few more minutes (see manufactures instructions) |
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Drain
and Replace gear case/vertical drive unit lubricant. |
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Remove
spark plugs and spray fogging oil into cylinders. |
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Turn
Flywheel Several Times. |
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Re-Install
Spark Plugs, Leaving wires disconnected. |
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Drain
Inboard, I/O engine cooling system and all vertical drive passages
(see owners manual) |
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Winterize
cooling system with appropriate anti-freeze (follow manufacturer’s
instructions) |
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Remove
battery, check water level, charge battery and store in a cool dry
location. Charge periodically or attach battery buddy float charger. |
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Disconnect
portable fuel line tank. |
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Grease
all fittings and lubricate the prop shaft. |
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Use
touch-up paint as needed. |
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Clean
Polish and wax shroud, lower unit/vertical drive. |
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Spray
rust preventative on engine. Lubricate control cables. |
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Check
all belts and hoses. |
Engine Supplies |
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Fuel
Stabilizer |
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Funnels |
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2
Cycle Lubricant |
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Trim
and Tilt Fluid |
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Fuel
Filter |
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Belts |
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Penetrating Oil |
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Water Pump Impellers |
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Service Manual |
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Degreaser |
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Anodes/Zincs |
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Grease-Grease Gun |
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Water Hose |
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Oil
Drain Pump |
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Engine Anti-Freeze |
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Spark Plugs |
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Motor Touch-Up Paint |
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Prop/Motor Lock |
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Transmission Fluid |
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Battery Charger |
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Control Cable Lubricant |
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Tune-Up Parts |
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Fogging Oil |
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Lower Unit Seal Plugs |
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4
Cycle Oil |
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Lower Unit Gear Lube |
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Oil
Filter |
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Hoses and Fuel Lines |
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Oil
Filter Wrench |
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Prop
Wrench |
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Carburetor/Choke Cleaner |
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Tool
Kit |
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Thread Locker |
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Spray
Protector for Metal Parts |
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Water Absorber Fuel Additive |
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Flushing Attachment |
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