Hi all, I’m a novice Freedom 25 owner as of this last spring. It’s time
to get things set-up for the winter hiatus. I plan on keeping it stored,
shrink-wrapped on a custom cradle at the Dunkirk, NY waterfront. I have
heard that fiberglass hulls can soak up water in the fabric and this
could lead to blister damage and even weekening if the hull structure.
what can I do to safegaurd the boat? also is it safe to store it with
the mast up, or should it be stepped down? I welcome comments from al
you Norther inland sailors on this issue, please.Thanks,
Just my opinion, but I think that you should unstep your mast on the 25
before you shrinkwrap. It’s easy enough to do, and it’ll make it easier
to cover the boat without introducing leaks around the mast or forestay.
The idea of osmosis on hulls is actually more prevalent when the boat’s
in the water and the hull is always surrounded. In fact, when fixing
osmotic blisters, the boat is hauled, the blisters ground out, and then
a drying period of anywhere up to a year depending on where the boat is
and how aggressive you want to get with tenting, dryers, etc.
One thing when you shrink wrap - make sure you’re not completely
airtight with the cover or you’ll have mildew problems. the cover
should have vents to allow it to breath. In addition, ventilation down
below is necessary to keep the boat fresh.
Hi all, I’m a novice Freedom 25 owner as of this last spring. It’s
time
to get things set-up for the winter hiatus. I plan on keeping it
stored,
shrink-wrapped on a custom cradle at the Dunkirk, NY waterfront. I
have
heard that fiberglass hulls can soak up water in the fabric and this
could lead to blister damage and even weekening if the hull structure.
what can I do to safegaurd the boat? also is it safe to store it with
the mast up, or should it be stepped down? I welcome comments from al
you Norther inland sailors on this issue, please.Thanks,
Posted by Herman and Gail Schiller (hschiller2@…>)
I always took the (wing) mast down each winter in Poughkeepsie. It is
an opportunity to check and lubricate the running gear at the top of
the mast. It’s also an opportunity to replace the masthead electrical
bulbs on a periodic basis (look for tungsten molecules on the inside
of the glass bulb that causes the glass to look blackened). Lastly,
support the mast carefully, so that the weight of the cover and snow
doesn’t bear heavily on a PLASTIC mast. Herm
At 02:37 PM 10/4/2007, you wrote:
Just my opinion, but I think that you should unstep your mast on the 25
before you shrinkwrap. It’s easy enough to do, and it’ll make it easier
to cover the boat without introducing leaks around the mast or forestay.
The idea of osmosis on hulls is actually more prevalent when the boat’s
in the water and the hull is always surrounded. In fact, when fixing
osmotic blisters, the boat is hauled, the blisters ground out, and then
a drying period of anywhere up to a year depending on where the boat is
and how aggressive you want to get with tenting, dryers, etc.
One thing when you shrink wrap - make sure you’re not completely
airtight with the cover or you’ll have mildew problems. the cover
should have vents to allow it to breath. In addition, ventilation down
below is necessary to keep the boat fresh.
Hi all, I’m a novice Freedom 25 owner as of this last spring. It’s
time
to get things set-up for the winter hiatus. I plan on keeping it
stored,
shrink-wrapped on a custom cradle at the Dunkirk, NY waterfront. I
have
heard that fiberglass hulls can soak up water in the fabric and this
could lead to blister damage and even weekening if the hull structure.
what can I do to safegaurd the boat? also is it safe to store it with
the mast up, or should it be stepped down? I welcome comments from al
you Norther inland sailors on this issue, please.Thanks,
Hi all, I’m a novice Freedom 25 owner as of this last spring. It’s time
to get things set-up for the winter hiatus. I plan on keeping it stored,
shrink-wrapped on a custom cradle at the Dunkirk, NY waterfront.
Posted by Herman and Gail Schiller (hschiller2@…>)
Things freeze in Dunkirk, NY, as did stuff in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Serious and thorough winterizing is a necessity to protect your
investment. It has very little to do with what coast, but everything
to do with January and February outdoor temperatures. Luckily the
F-25 is relatively simple to prepare for winter. Drain all tanks,
bilge and hoses, put non-toxic anti-freeze in the toilet and bilge,
tilt the boat toward the rear-mounted cockpit drains, take the
outboard home to a warmer place (and do its maintenance there, cover
the boat, and come back each week to check on the jackstands and cover(s).
Herm
At 12:20 PM 10/5/2007, you wrote:
Hello Randy,
I’m at latitude 38. Around here, folks just keep there boats in the
water all year around. I guess it’s a West coast/East coast thing.
Hi all, I’m a novice Freedom 25 owner as of this last spring. It’s time
to get things set-up for the winter hiatus. I plan on keeping it stored,
shrink-wrapped on a custom cradle at the Dunkirk, NY waterfront.
I am on the East Coast and have to deal with winter, too.
This week we are preparing to winterize our F-32.
It is a long, arduous task filled with exacting actions and detailed plans. Running from store to store stalking the illusive Cubans. Our favorite SoBe cigarallerro looks both ways before breaking out the A. Fuentes from behind the counter. The cigar humidor needs to be freshly stocked with Cubans for the coming winter months. (Viva la embargo!).
Then the rum. Each variety must be sampled to ensure freshness. Sampling may take months on the back of the boat. To really make sure it is fresh we test it with Mojitos, Pain Killers AND cubalibre.
Then there is the wine…
Scott
Girlfriend
Freedom 32 (Hoyt)
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Well Herm, I didn’t mean to offend your sensibilities. I was just
putting in a small (apparently too small) jab at the weather in the
East coast. Californians sail all year around. It doesn’t freeze
here very often, and when it does it’s typically front page news.
I promise to never make fun of East coast weather again.
Things freeze in Dunkirk, NY, as did stuff in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Serious and thorough winterizing is a necessity to protect your
investment. It has very little to do with what coast, but everything
to do with January and February outdoor temperatures. Luckily the
F-25 is relatively simple to prepare for winter. Drain all tanks,
bilge and hoses, put non-toxic anti-freeze in the toilet and bilge,
tilt the boat toward the rear-mounted cockpit drains, take the
outboard home to a warmer place (and do its maintenance there, cover
the boat, and come back each week to check on the jackstands and
cover(s).
Herm
At 12:20 PM 10/5/2007, you wrote:
Hello Randy,
I’m at latitude 38. Around here, folks just keep there boats in the
water all year around. I guess it’s a West coast/East coast thing.
Hi all, I’m a novice Freedom 25 owner as of this last spring.
It’s time
to get things set-up for the winter hiatus. I plan on keeping it
stored,
shrink-wrapped on a custom cradle at the Dunkirk, NY waterfront.
Posted by Herman and Gail Schiller (hschiller2@…>)
Tom,
I wasn’t offended. I live on the East Coast (so-called
“Inner Banks” of North Carolina), and believe it or not my Freedom 28
stays in the water all year long. The only precaution during Jan. and
Feb. Is a 150 watt light bulb in the engine compartment which I leave open.
Herm
At 11:42 AM 10/6/2007, you wrote:
Well Herm, I didn’t mean to offend your sensibilities. I was just
putting in a small (apparently too small) jab at the weather in the
East coast. Californians sail all year around. It doesn’t freeze
here very often, and when it does it’s typically front page news.
I promise to never make fun of East coast weather again.
Things freeze in Dunkirk, NY, as did stuff in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Serious and thorough winterizing is a necessity to protect your
investment. It has very little to do with what coast, but everything
to do with January and February outdoor temperatures. Luckily the
F-25 is relatively simple to prepare for winter. Drain all tanks,
bilge and hoses, put non-toxic anti-freeze in the toilet and bilge,
tilt the boat toward the rear-mounted cockpit drains, take the
outboard home to a warmer place (and do its maintenance there, cover
the boat, and come back each week to check on the jackstands and
cover(s).
Herm
At 12:20 PM 10/5/2007, you wrote:
Hello Randy,
I’m at latitude 38. Around here, folks just keep there boats in the
water all year around. I guess it’s a West coast/East coast thing.
Hi all, I’m a novice Freedom 25 owner as of this last spring.
It’s time
to get things set-up for the winter hiatus. I plan on keeping it
stored,
shrink-wrapped on a custom cradle at the Dunkirk, NY waterfront.
Posted by Herman and Gail Schiller (hschiller2@…>)
Touche’ Baby!!
At 11:57 AM 10/6/2007, you wrote:
I am on the East Coast and have to deal with winter, too.
This week we are preparing to winterize our F-32.
It is a long, arduous task filled with exacting actions and detailed
plans. Running from store to store stalking the illusive
Cubans. Our favorite SoBe cigarallerro looks both ways before
breaking out the A. Fuentes from behind the counter. The cigar
humidor needs to be freshly stocked with Cubans for the coming
winter months. (Viva la embargo!).
Then the rum. Each variety must be sampled to ensure
freshness. Sampling may take months on the back of the boat. To
really make sure it is fresh we test it with Mojitos, Pain Killers
AND cubalibre.
Ok you southern guys, laugh it up…
Just remember, our boats last longer because they’re not exposed to
all the UV’s.
TW
Anoush Koon
Pemaquid, ME (Burrrr…)
At 11:57 AM 10/6/2007, you wrote:
I am on the East Coast and have to deal with winter, too.
This week we are preparing to winterize our F-32.
It is a long, arduous task filled with exacting actions and detailed
plans. Running from store to store stalking the illusive
Cubans. Our favorite SoBe cigarallerro looks both ways before
breaking out the A. Fuentes from behind the counter. The cigar
humidor needs to be freshly stocked with Cubans for the coming
winter months. (Viva la embargo!).
Then the rum. Each variety must be sampled to ensure
freshness. Sampling may take months on the back of the boat. To
really make sure it is fresh we test it with Mojitos, Pain Killers
AND cubalibre.
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