Check-up before dry storage of your boat
You come back from navigation and you are about to store your boat at the port dry for storage. In order to promote the longevity of your boat as well as its equipment, a few simple measures must be respected to preserve your sailboat, your catamaran or your motorboat.
Fairing / Karcher
As soon as you get out of the water, we recommend that you pass the high pressure cleaner on your hull. that -This will be rid of the fouling present on the hull. This is the perfect time to check the propeller shaft or the saildrive, as well as your rudder. You will then have all the time necessary for any passages of gelcoat, mastics or antifouling.
Rinse your deck and equipment
Salt is abrasive for your hull, deck, rigging, ropes and sails. It is necessary to rinse your boat with clean water as soon as you are down.
Engine / diesel
It is important to fill up the fuel tanks to avoid condensation, as well as freezes it.
You can fill up with Commander Favier's wharf before your arrival at Port Navy Service, 24/7 and by credit card or ask to have your full fuel delivered once your boat is stored dry.
Empty the tanks
For the same reasons, although the freezing is rare in Port Saint Louis du Rhône, be sure to empty your tanks before your departure.
Storing the mainsail, bimini
In order to avoid possible damage related to wind or weather, it is necessary to undo and store your sails as well as other accessories such as the bimini, the annex, and the lazy bag. You can store them on board your boat.
Disconnect your batteries
In order not to wear them out, unless they are connected to your solar panel and a management system, it is best to disconnect your batteries.
Leave your keys at the reception to allow TO COMPANIES The passage on your boat
We suggest that you keep a duplicate of your keys in a safe place.
In addition, companies on your boat will be able to access your keys to work there. We nevertheless ask for an email from you giving us the name of the speaker, the company and the date of delivery of the keys.
catamarans : Think about your nets
Do not forget to rinse your nets, or even detach them to prevent them from being damaged in the sun during your absence.
Wintering
Dry storage of your boat remains the best solution for preserving it.
Your boat no longer fears erosion, shocks, electrolysis or any other damage due to its parking lot for long periods of time. Dry, you preserve your living works while being able to access them.
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