Ep.62. How to WINTERIZE an Outremer 5X catamaran

Winterizing marine air conditioning, hot and cold water systems, hot water tank, watermaker and even an expresso maker in an Outremer 5X catamaran is not a simple process. This “how to” shows the winterization of an Outremer 5X with all the complications of winterizing 5 air conditioners, emptying the hot water tank, adding antifreeze to fresh and salt water pumps etc. At the end, we debrief on how we would streamline the process next time. We indicate below specific chapters for ease of reference to specific systems. For more about winterizing the dinghy, watermaker and engines see BioTrek Sailing Ep.61. 0:00 Intro 0:38 List 0:13 Cold water systems 1:34 Washing machine 1:40 Hot water tank 4:29 Clarinet and water system 4:49 Watermaker 5:18 dock water intake 6:26 Damien Seguin Vendee Globe 8:18 Re-attaching hot and cold water pipes 09:31 Air conditioning 13:37 Salt water pump 16:58 Plumbing fittings 17:56 Types of antifreeze 18:38 Air Conditioning AGAIN 19:27 Preventing wasp nest and bird nests 20:14 Debrief *Music by Epidemic Sound* A Bitter Love by Sven Karlsson (Intro music) Mirror by Ciaran Delany Castles in the sky by Across the Great Valley Deflection by Reynald Seidel Thunderbird by Ooyy Summertime Dreaming by Mica Emory Lost in Atlantis – by Smartface (end music) *Web site*: http://www.biotrek-sailing.com