[C320-list] Winter layup in upstate NY

[James Sweet]

Daryl,

I believe we met @ SBYC this summer-we have #902 and store @ Katlynn in Sodus Point.  I leave the batteries in and plug the boat in once a month for a day.  I firmly believe that has saved me from a ruptured disc and a hernia.  The first set of batteries lasted 10 years.  I have never removed the compass from any of our boats in the last 30 years (all in upstate NY or MN) and have had no issues.

Jim Sweet TGIF (Thank God It Floats) #902

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