Decommissioning - Winterizing

Freshwater, Empty water tanks, lines and pumps. Drain hot water heater and create bypass. Run non-toxic (propylene glycol) antifreeze through all lines including sinks in galley and head as well as the shower

Freshwater, Inspect pump impellers and grease

Freshwater, Inspect hoses and clamps, and replace if necessary before winterizing

Freshwater, Service water maker

Freshwater, Order new filters for spring

Saltwater, Close intake seacocks and run antifreeze throughout. Remember all systems, engine, D/G, refrigeration and saltwater washdown

AC/Refrigeration, Pump antifreeze through cooling system

Head, Empty holding tank at pumpout facility, rinse with fresh water, and empty out. Add antifreeze

Head, Pump head dry, lubricate with oil and run antifreeze through bowl, intake and discharge hoses. Lubricate gaskets and seacocks

Bilge, Pump bilge dry

Seacocks, Check all seacocks, lubricate, and close

Engine, D/G and Transmission, Replace air filter

Engine, D/G and Transmission, Pump drain oil and replace filter. Topoff with fresh oil

Engine, D/G and Transmission, Change fuel filter. Fill fuel tank to capacity to prevent condensation. Add stabilizer

Engine, D/G and Transmission, Change transmission fluid and replace filter

Engine, D/G and Transmission, Replace engine zincs

Engine, D/G and Transmission, Service all belts and hoses

Engine, D/G and Transmission, Check internal antifreeze system

Engine, D/G and Transmission, Replace raw water pump impellers

Engine, D/G and Transmission, Service heat exchanger

Engine, D/G and Transmission, Drain water from engine intakes and risers; replace with antifreeze

Engine, D/G and Transmission, Clean and degrease engine, touch up paint, and spray with corrosion inhibitor

Steering, Check rudder bushings

Steering, Check linkage

Steering, Check cables and hydraulics

Drive line, Check and grease propeller shaft and inspect propeller

Drive line, Repack stuffing box