[C320-list] Winter Covering

[Max Ruddy]

Hey everyone...  Does everyone cover there boat when on the hard in  
winter, cold climates like that of Michigan, Maine, Colorado etc.   
What are the various recommendations.  I assume most leave the stick  
up when covering?

Thanks,

Max
Sail la vie #277



On Oct 30, 2009, at 4:31 PM, "Allan S. Field"  
<allan.field at verizon.net> wrote:

> Bill - I should have mentioned that I installed a bilge pump  
> counter.  I
> also installed the electronic bilge switch that has no moving parts  
> (from WM
> for about $40 plus epoxy and teak mounting board).
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> I was told by the dealer when I bought the boat that the batteries  
> should
> have a draw if the charger is left on.  When I charge for 24 hours  
> once per
> month, it is with the fridge turned on also.  What I don't know is  
> if what
> the dealer told me is fact or myth... - Allan
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of
> wflowe3 at netscape.net
> Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 12:03 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Batteries
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> Allan has hit my concern. My boat will stay in the water over winter  
> with
> an agitation system under it to prevent ice from forming around the  
> hull. I
> had planned to leave the charger plugged in to keep the batteries  
> charged
> and to prolong the ability of the bilge pump to pump if a problem  
> arises.
> Can I damage the batteries if the charger is left on and there is no  
> drain
> on the them. I guess I could leave on a cabin light or something if  
> that
> would help.
> Bill
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Allan S. Field <allan.field at verizon.net>
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Sent: Thu, Oct 29, 2009 9:03 pm
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Batteries
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> I have been following this thread all week and have yet to see a  
> mention of
> what I think is a big concern with winter, on-the-hard storage.   
> Guys, boats
> "sink" on the hard also whether from melting snow and/or hard rain  
> that
> finds its way into the boat.  For 22 years, I have left batteries in  
> the
> boat in temps down as low as -15.  While I have never had a winter  
> boat
> leak, I slept well at night knowing that the bilge pump would work,  
> at least
> for awhile, if that inevitable leak ever did occur.  And I visit the  
> boat
> every weekend during the winter to make sure the batteries are still  
> holding
> the charge.  Once a month, I leave the charger on for 24 hours.   
> Only once
> in all these years did the yard see the cord plugged in and pull  
> it.  Just
> my thoughts...
>
> Allan S. Field
> Sea Shadow - #808
> Herrington Harbour South
> Rosehaven, MD
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of pat  
> reynolds
> Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 7:49 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Batteries
>
> Max, make sure they are topped off and fully charged.  I have had  
> interstate
> 4Ds for 13 years and with the above and a charge every two months or  
> so they
> have been ok.  Gets cold in chicago also
>
> --- On Tue, 10/27/09, Max Ruddy <maxruddy at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> From: Max Ruddy <maxruddy at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Batteries
>> To: "C320-List at Catalina320.com" <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>> Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2009, 11:41 AM
>> Do any of you leave the batteries on
>> the boat over the winter disconnected? I have two
>> interstates and they are almost impossible to get off the
>> boat when out of water.
>>
>> Max J. Ruddy
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>> On Oct 27, 2009, at 10:35 AM, Jane & Ken <obuoy4848 at sbcglobal.net>
>> wrote:
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>>> Well, it can get cool in north-central Texas---just
>> yesterday it was down to 47 F, but tomarrow is forecast for
>> mid 70's with good wind  --  hummm
>> --   should I mow the lawn, or go
>> sailing?  I guess the lawn must wait.  We have
>> only seven islands.
>>> Ken
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>>> --- On Tue, 10/27/09, Max Ruddy <maxruddy at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
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>>> From: Max Ruddy <maxruddy at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] WINTER IS NEAR
>>> To: "C320-List at Catalina320.com"
>> <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>>> Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2009, 10:44 AM
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>>> Winter is here.. Forcasting 18-20in of snow up here in
>> Dillon Colorado.  My beer has been frozen for a month
>> already.  I think I need to hook my truck up to the
>> trailer and take her down to Texas.
>>>
>>>
>>> Max Ruddy
>>> #275
>>> Sail la vie
>>> On Oct 27, 2009, at 9:27 AM, "Jeff Hare" <catalina at thehares.com>
>> wrote:
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>>>> GROAN.
>>>>
>>>> Let's see. When summer gets here.  I have
>> over 300 islands and more than 30 harbors/cities I can get
>> to within 3 days sail.
>>>>
>>>> But for the next 7 mos...  My beer will most
>> certainly freeze.  :(
>>>>
>>>> I need to get me some of that "Global Warming"
>> thing I'm hearing all about.
>>>>
>>>> -JeffH
>>>> ------Original Message------
>>>> From: Pat Moriarty
>>>> Sender: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
>>>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.org
>>>> ReplyTo: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>>>> Subject: [C320-list] WINTER IS NEAR
>>>> Sent: Oct 27, 2009 11:14 AM
>>>>
>>>> Time to winterize in Texas. Need to take the
>> dodger down and install
>>>> it then turn the frig down so the beer will not
>> freeze,,,,,,,,,,lets
>>>> see, ok I'm done.
>>>>
>>>> Pat
>>>>
>>>> #130
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