[C320-list] Winter layup in upstate NY

[jim brown]

I think that changing the fuel filter(s) in the spring, after the first time the engine is run, is actually better than changing it before winter layup. That way any crud that accumulates and settles out during storage is trapped in the old filter. Another thing that is better done in the spring in cold climates is the raw water pump impeller-so it doesn't take a set while in storage. 

Jim Brown

      From: Daryl Hunt <drhunt at rochester.rr.com>
 To: C320-List at Catalina320.com 
 Sent: Thursday, December 3, 2015 8:44 PM
 Subject: Re: [C320-list] Winter layup in upstate NY
   

    
Tim, Mike, John & Jeff,      Thanks for the quick replies and great advice.  This group is awesome!
regards, Daryl

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From: Tim Westhoven <westhoven at wcnet.org> 
Date: 12/03/2015  8:11 PM  (GMT-05:00) 
To: c320-list <C320-List at catalina320.com> 
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Winter layup in upstate NY 

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