Jeanneau SUN FAST 3600 Owner's Manual - page 147
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16.6 WINTER STORAGE
- Take advantage of laying up the boat to carry out a full inventory of the equipment.
- Check the expiry dates of the safety equipment.
- Have the liferaft overhauled.
- Empty the complete water system inside and outside and rinse it through with a mix of water
and vinegar (do not use a chlorinated product).
- Empty and rinse the complete black water system.
- Dry out and clean the boat's bilges.
- Grease and close all the valves and through-hull fittings.
- Close all the boat's seacocks.
- Remove the depth sounder and log sensors.
- Put the covers back on the electronic screens.
- Install a dehumidifier in the saloon and leave open all the cabin doors and storage spaces.
- Air all of the cushions and upholstery for a good while before putting them back onboard and
arranging them so as to limit the surface areas touching.
- Close the black-out curtains.
- Leave open the fridge/icebox doors to prevent mould and smells from developing.
- Protect the boat as well as possible with fenders.
- Make sure the boat is properly moored.
- Grease all mechanical and moving parts (bolts, hinges, locks...).
- Remove the sails and store them somewhere dry and well-ventilated.
- Remove the movable upholstery.
- Disconnect the batteries. Make sure you recharge them during the winter period if the boat
is left inactive for too long.
ADVICE-RECOMMENDATION
- The winterisation of the engine requires the skills of a professional engineer: please
consult your dealer.
- This is not an exhaustive list of recommendations: Your dealer will give you the advice
you need and will carry out the technical maintenance of your boat.
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