[C320-list] Winter layup in upstate NY

[Tim Westhoven]

The compass never leaves the boat, for sure. I leave the batteries on
board, but disconnect them. I go up every month or so and take an extension
cord (and a six pack or bottle of booze), plug it in to the outlet with an
adapter and re-hook the batteries and let it charge for a few hours or all
day if I can find things to do near the marina. Then I unhook everything
and drive the hour back home. Good to go see the boat every now and then
anyway.


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On Thu, Dec 3, 2015 at 7:43 PM, Daryl Hunt <drhunt at rochester.rr.com> wrote:

>
>
> I just finished putting my '99 C320 Believe through the extensive winter
> layup checklist from the C320 owners site.  I put off a few items until
> spring, including changing transmission oil, engine coolant and fuel
> filters.
>    I had one question for other owners from the frozen north regarding the
> dc system.  Do you remove your batteries and store indoors or leave on
> board but keep charged with a smart charger on 110 AC through the shore
> power connection?
> Bonus question.  Do you remove your binnacle compass?  I've never done
> that on my 3 previous boats.
> Thanks, Daryl'99 C320 #660 BelieveRochester, NY