putting the boat on the drying grid soon.....

[mike farrants]

in a couple of weeks ill be joining my mate on the drying grid in the marina for a bit of low tide scrubbing/jet washing. 

the grid has a couple of piles on each side and room for 2 boats - my plan is to get on with a few feet of tide under me still, run a loose loop around the wooden piles and drop a fender or two sideways to protect the hull, then sit and wait (adjusting as she drops) for her to dry out. 

then with a ladder on board already, get off and get scrubbing/pressure washing the hull - before climbing back on board to wait for the tide again.

I will have with me - ladder, water proofs, wellies, Tea and snacks, scrubbing brush, hose, extension lead, pressure washer

Having never done this id like to know any pointers? what gear to have with me, what to look for and what to do - any advice welcomed - I'm a complete novice to boat maintenance. 

Here she is before I owned her out of the water. - thanks!

[Andy135]

Can't offer any advice, but instead will offer good luck! Fingers crossed it all goes smoothly for you Mike.

[Saintly Fish]

@JonC uses scrubbing posts iirc. 
Maybe he can offer a what to do and what not to do! 

[Maverick]

Have some spare anodes with you in case your current one are at the end of their life.

Is there power at the drying grid for your extension lead to plug into

[mike farrants]

yes power and mains water tap

[Odyssey]

Luxury! 
 

inhve to beach mine or use a hoist (££££)