[C320-list] Winter layup in upstate NY

[John Meyers]

Daryl,

I just keep the battery select dial to off on both batteries and make sure
that bilge pump switch is totally off and not on auto.

John Meyers
#406 Wind Chime
Muskegon, MI

On Fri, Dec 4, 2015 at 3:55 PM, Daryl Hunt <drhunt at rochester.rr.com> wrote:

> Thanks to all those who responded to my questions!  (Yes, I remember
> meeting you Jim!)
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> 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?
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> /Best regards,/
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> /Daryl   -   '99 C320 #660 Believe
> /
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> Daryl R. Hunt
> Navy Point Yacht Sales
> 22 Marina Drive, Rochester NY 14617
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> /Life is too short to sit at the dock!/
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> On 12/04/15 8:11 AM, James Sweet wrote:
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>> 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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>> Sent from my iPad
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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
>>>
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