INSIDE/OUTSIDE CHECKLIST - WARM CLIMATE STORAGE
Courtesy of Marcel Steinz / Frank Smart
Marcel Steinz provided the
following checklist for storing your Alberg 37
(or any other boat) in warm/humid climates (i.e., leaving you’re boat on the
hard in
INSIDE
1. Wash down all interior surfaces with a bleach Solution to inhibit mold and mildew (especially. if teak is oiled)
2. Launder all removable upholstery fabric, curtains, pillow covers, etc. and store in plastic bags.
3. Put all books to be left on board in sealed plastic bags with bay leaves - will mildew if left out.
4. Seal any wicker ware in plastic - will mildew if left out.
5. All clothes should also be bagged.
6. Put Bounce Dryer Sheets in everything - in all sealed bags, between any clothing left on board, in all cupboards, etc. - they absorb moisture.
7. It is a good idea to sprinkle bay leaves in lockers to help prevent bugs.
8. Use a lot of "Roach Hotels" throughout the boat.
9. Put silver foil in all windows and hatches (shiny side out) to reflect heat.
10. Remove anything with elastic or rubber content e.g. rain wear, bathing suits, “gotchies????”, elastic/ rubber deteriorates in the heat. We have already had to replace the drive belt in our stereo.
11. Open all lockers, floor panels for air circulation.
12. Put large containers of dehumidifier crystals in the sinks - suggest using a plastic basin as these crystals eat into stainless steel.
13. Drain water tanks and plumbing systems (especially sea water systems as sea water really stinks when stagnant). Blow water out with dinghy inflating pump.
14. Shut off propane at the tank.
15. Remove batteries from flashlights, remote controllers, GPSs, etc.
OUTSIDE
1. Clean all canvas work before storing.
2. Plug all thru-hulls, hawse pipe with furnace filter material to prevent birds and bugs.
3. Invert dingy on foredeck - tarp securely - lash down - leave foredeck hatch open slightly for air flow - insert screen.
4. Flush fresh water thru outboard motor, change lower-unit oil and store.
5. Wash hull down with Sno-Bol Toilet Cleaner - rinse well with fresh water (removes ICW brown stain easily).
6. Remove and store all sails, covers, dodger and bimini.
7. Soak all ropes in fresh water with bounce fabric softener and dry before storing.
8. Remove wind generator or tie blades securely.
9. Remove all loose materials from deck in case of high winds.
10. Apply rust preventative to all stainless.
11. Service the diesel - change oil, filter, fuel filters - spray block with runt preventative
12. Top up diesel tank and add extra shot of Biobor.
13. Transfer any gasoline to car tank.
14. Top up, charge and disconnect batteries.
15. Pump out bilge.
16. Remove compass and store inside.