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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2018 9:44:00 GMT
Day off, so great not to hear the alarm at 5am, but, as it does in quieter moments, my mind wanders back to my boat.
In my first few years of ownership, I used to drive down to the boat whilst it was abandoned for 12 weeks, to check it out and run the engine, believing this was helping.
I then decided that, actually it wasn't that good to warm the interior up and fill it with moisture, before abandoning it again for several weeks.
In recent years I've pretty much left it at the end of September, until I'm permanently back on board around new years eve.
But of course I have a new engine this year, so what is best for the engine ... leave it alone or three/four weekly visits?
I did a service before I left, and it will be done again (professionally) in January before the end of the warranty.
Your views would be of interest.
Rog
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2018 10:00:29 GMT
Day off, so great not to hear the alarm at 5am, but, as it does in quieter moments, my mind wanders back to my boat. In my first few years of ownership, I used to drive down to the boat whilst it was abandoned for 12 weeks, to check it out and run the engine, believing this was helping. I then decided that, actually it wasn't that good to warm the interior up and fill it with moisture, before abandoning it again for several weeks. In recent years I've pretty much left it at the end of September, until I'm permanently back on board around new years eve. But of course I have a new engine this year, so what is best for the engine ... leave it alone or three/four weekly visits? I did a service before I left, and it will be done again (professionally) in January before the end of the warranty. Your views would be of interest. Rog Fresh sump of oil and leave it alone. If you fancy a days cruise do so, better than wasting diesel and wearing the engine out on the mooring. I've just done mouse Vanguard, domestic water system drained down, toilet and shower protected with antifreeze. Raw water system protected with antifreeze. He is free to go cruising if he wishes, so long as he turns the seacock back on, takes water from a 5l container, pee over the side and no shower. That and rejuicing the raw water system with antifreeze before he goes home.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2018 10:02:57 GMT
Forgot to add,
If worried about your batteries and don't want to go cruising charge them off the Genny not the engine.
I do all the above mentioned and have yet to have a problem in the spring.
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Post by Jim on Nov 18, 2018 10:05:38 GMT
I think it will be fine left, what with modern oils etc. Experts will be along shortly to say you should change your oil and filters thrice weekly, engine running or not - oil goes stale you know. Of course you will have to post your maintenance xl spreadsheet and a pic of your oily hands to prove it, otherwise your engine will seize next time you even look at it.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2018 10:25:39 GMT
Thanks ... I'm reassured I'd already acheived the position that the batteries/engine are better left alone than running in neutral for an hour occasionally. The batteries all round are old (starter is 7 years and main service batteries 6 plus) but there's a battery supplier at the arm, so not a worry really. What's your thoughts on moisture in the boat in general? Without heating, and with no one breathing inside, I guess the interior will match the ambient temperature pretty much, and be as 'dry' as it can be. Rog
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2018 10:31:45 GMT
Thanks ... I'm reassured I'd already acheived the position that the batteries/engine are better left alone than running in neutral for an hour occasionally. The batteries all round are old (starter is 7 years and main service batteries 6 plus) but there's a battery supplier at the arm, so not a worry really. What's your thoughts on moisture in the boat in general? Without heating, and with no one breathing inside, I guess the interior will match the ambient temperature pretty much, and be as 'dry' as it can be. Rog Any bedding and clothes come home. Soft furnishings stay put and are none the worse for it.
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Post by kris on Nov 18, 2018 10:39:26 GMT
Don't forget to empty any half full milk cartons.
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Post by Jim on Nov 18, 2018 10:53:09 GMT
If you have mains, or a 12 vole vac, you can use vacuum storage bags, cheap and cheerful from eBay etc.
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Post by naughtyfox on Nov 18, 2018 10:59:06 GMT
Don't forget to empty any half full milk cartons.
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Post by naughtyfox on Nov 18, 2018 11:05:06 GMT
Fox's clever tip for cold Winter nights: put a 'nightlight' candle in a lantern in the engine room, one that burns for 8 hours. Away from fuel lines, of course, and in a spot where the lantern cannot fall over. It will take the chill off the engine room, and the engine will be happier to start in the morning. cosy in bed, knowing the engine room will be frost-free in the morning
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Post by kris on Nov 18, 2018 11:10:33 GMT
Fox's clever tip for cold Winter nights: put a 'nightlight' candle in a lantern in the engine room, one that burns for 8 hours. Away from fuel lines, of course, and in a spot where the lantern cannot fall over. It will take the chill off the engine room, and the engine will be happier to start in the morning. cosy in bed, knowing the engine room will be frost-free in the morning WTF, one of the most dangerous things you can do, in any space is leave a candle burning while you sleep. This is especially dangerous on a boat. PLEASE DONT DO THIS. If you are that worried about your engine starting in the morning, buy it a blanket.
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Post by Mr Stabby on Nov 18, 2018 11:28:46 GMT
As well as giving off about the same amount of heat as a single car brake light bulb, and far too little to make any significant difference.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2018 11:38:05 GMT
Don't forget to empty any half full milk cartons. How on earth did you know mouse left exactly that on his galley drainer from his last visit? It was pretty nasty looked like cottage cheese that was about to come alive 🤢
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2018 11:39:36 GMT
Fox's clever tip for cold Winter nights: put a 'nightlight' candle in a lantern in the engine room, one that burns for 8 hours. Away from fuel lines, of course, and in a spot where the lantern cannot fall over. It will take the chill off the engine room, and the engine will be happier to start in the morning. cosy in bed, knowing the engine room will be frost-free in the morning WTF, one of the most dangerous things you can do, in any space is leave a candle burning while you sleep. This is especially dangerous on a boat. PLEASE DONT DO THIS. If you are that worried about your engine starting in the morning, buy it a blanket. naughtyfox tip on how to slowly set fire to a boat and keep the fire brigade busy 😱👿
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Post by kris on Nov 18, 2018 11:51:38 GMT
Don't forget to empty any half full milk cartons. How on earth did you know mouse left exactly that on his galley drainer from his last visit? It was pretty nasty looked like cottage cheese that was about to come alive 🤢 it happens a lot.
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