Boat Winterization Essentials
with Tibor Van Den Wildenbergh | Victoria Sailing School
An online class that covers all you need to know about winterizing your sailboat.
Winterizing a sailboat is a crucial process for boat owners and can be quite intimidating for first-timers. It is important to protect the boat from the harsh winter weather and prevent damage to the boat's systems and gear. The winterizing process also protects items such as batteries, inboard and outboard engines, and more from damage and wear that lying idle can cause. This online class provides tips and a step-by-step guide on how to winterize your boat effectively. It also covers how to prepare for spring commissioning and getting your boat back out on the water and sailing again.
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ONLINE COURSE OVERVIEW
- Why winterizing is important, and how it protects your boat, not just through winter
- Engine protection
- Fuel and oil filters
- Fuel stabilization
- Checking all fluids (coolant, oil, raw water)
- Running antifreeze through your inboard engine
- Running antifreeze through all your freshwater systems
- Battery Care, and setting up a trickle charger
- Covering your boat
- Winter bilge care
- Battery care
- Haul out / hull cleaning, inspection / watching where the yard is storing the boat
- Storing with the mast up or down—pros and cons
- Mast / rigging inspections
- Shrink wrap / custom covers
- Off season sail care
- How to prepare for Spring commissioning
Your Instructors
TIBOR VAN DEN WILDENBERGH
Tibor is the owner of Victoria Sailing School (located in Denver, CO), and actually learned to sail in Colorado. He has over 2500nm of offshore sailing experience and races on J/22’s on Wednesday nights. He has been teaching Victoria Sailing School’s Diesel Engine Maintenance course for over 5 years, and performs all the maintenance on his own diesel engine (plus ~15 outboard engines).