“Sailboat Maintenance Winterizing & Spring Commissioning”

Sailboat Maintenance Winterizing & Spring Commissioning IN THIS VIDEO YOU WILL LEARN Proper Winterization Techniques: *Storage of canvas & sails *The water system *The engine and generator *The air conditioning system *Shrink wrapping *Moisture prevention *Bilge treatment *The battery system Proper Spring Commissioning Techniques: *Deployment of the sails & canvas *Hauling the boat *Annual hull maintenance *De-winterizing the mechanical systems *The rigging *Safety check Your Host: Stuart Forrest Stuart Forrest has been involved in boating for over 35 years and has sailed the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Oceans as well as the Mediterranean and Caribbean Sea. In this video Stuart will impart his experience and knowledge to help you to perform annual maintenance on your boat. Besides being active on the racing scene, Stuart has been working on and maintaining sailing and power boats for as many years. He has completed a number of Trans Atlantic deliveries as well as being a charter captain. Mr. Forrest has operated a highly successful yacht maintenance company for the past 12 years in Annapolis MD, since moving to the Chesapeake Bay from the Caribbean and is involved in the maintenance of a number of charter boats which he shares his knowledge and experience of maintaining and services boats of all makes, models and sizes.