[C320-list] Winter layup in upstate NY

[Daryl Hunt]

Thanks to all those who responded to my questions!  (Yes, I remember 
meeting you Jim!)

I did change the engine oil prior to haulout, winterized the fresh water 
cooling and all the plumbing.  My PO left me a very well-maintained and 
well-equipped vessel, including a very nice custom winter cover with 
frame.  I changed storage locations so I could haul and store with the 
mast up.  It also happens to be right behind my office so I can keep an 
eye on it.   I'm taking the consensus advice to leave the charged 
batteries and compass on board.  A few have suggested disconnecting the 
ground or both battery cables.   Wouldn't opening the DC breaker have 
the same  or similar effect?

/Best regards,/

/Daryl   -   '99 C320 #660 Believe
/

Daryl R. Hunt
Navy Point Yacht Sales
22 Marina Drive, Rochester NY 14617
(585) 266-3980 Office
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(585) 266-3985 Fax
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On 12/04/15 8:11 AM, James Sweet wrote:
> 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
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>> On 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



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