Winterizing a Classic Sailboat: Preparing a C&C 35 for Her 50th Winter

October 23, 2025

We’re winterizing a classic C&C 35 sailboat as she heads into her 50th winter. From checking the cradle and keel joint to inspecting anodes, rudder bearings, seacocks, and running antifreeze through the engine, every step helps protect this half-century-old boat through another Canadian winter. Whether you own a sailboat or are just learning, this walkthrough covers the fundamentals of proper boat winterization, the kind of hands-on care that keeps your vessel safe, seaworthy, and ready for spring. Learn more about boat and engine maintenance, or sign up for a CanBoat course at: CanBoat.ca

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A special shoutout to CanBoat / Kingston and Matt Marsh for his invaluable advice that assists fellow sailboat owners in preparing for winter.

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