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Date:         Fri, 25 Nov 2005 08:37:21 -0500
Reply-To:     loudesign@MINDSPRING.COM
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From:         Louize Chris <loudesign@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      How to store WESTY for  LONG-TERM STORAGE (1yr+)??
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How to store WESTY for  LONG-TERM STORAGE (1yr+)??




Ahoy Volks!




Looks like my beloved Westy will need to be stored long-term, as I have just been hired as First mate/navigator onboard a 63' sailing vessel that will be traveling to the Caribbean then to Europe and the Mediterranean untiil the America's Cup in Valencia Spain in 2007.  My Westy is my **baby,*** and there is no option of selling it!


Any and all advice of collective wisdom that the LISTEES can send me would be a great value.




Where to store it?   In a public storage unit?  I checked one out, 10 x 20 and it fits in there (concrete floor).
Is this wise?


What about gas tanks? Condensation?  Potential rust in engine and underbody?


Tires on/off? jacks stands? Springs?     Rubber seals?


To crank the engine periodically or not??


Burning questions, and many others that I have not thought of yet!




I look forward to hearing your valuable suggestions.


Sincerely,
LouiZe Christensen
91 Westy


Past loves:
89 Westy
72 Westy
67 Bug
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