Commissioning / Launching
Spring preparation tasks to get your boat safely and reliably back in the water, including inspections, system checks, and first-sail readiness.
▪ Float Your Boat with Confidence – Preparing for Launch, Fraser Robidoux (Mar 22) View on YouTube
▪ Various – Spring oil change (Mar 99)
▪ Rolite, McLube, and Other Topics (Jun 99)
Decommissioning / Haul Out
End-of-season procedures to protect systems, reduce wear, and simplify spring commissioning.
▪ Laying Up for the Season (Nov 99)
Winterization
Freeze protection for engines, plumbing, tanks, and onboard systems—especially critical for lake sailing.
▪ Winterization Tips and Tricks (2010)
▪ Winter Battery Storage (Dec 07)
Storage (Afloat & Ashore)
Best practices for mast-down storage, covers, ventilation, and off-season care.