Yard Rules and Regulations

The Borough requires that we recycle therefore all customers are expected to recycle their garbage. Garbage must be placed in its proper receptacle. Recycle glass and cans must be placed in receptacles loosely and not in a garbage bag. If you have any doubts as to the proper disposal of the waste products contact an employee. Garbage cans are placed throughout the yard indicating: Aluminum Cans, Cardboard, Non~Recyclabe Garbage, Newspapers, Metals, Plastics, Food Cans and Glass.

State & Federal regulations mandate proper disposal of toxic materials. Toxic waste products include: Oil, Permanent Antifreeze, Paint Thinners, and Waste Fuel & Bilge Sludge. These materials need to be collected and recycled. Do not allow them to run into the ground.

If necessary, we will be forced to stop those boat owners who do not comply with Yard Policy. If Lockwood's is required to clean up any area due to noncompliance, customers will be charged accordingly which could include charges for stone and/or soil replacement.

Additional EPA rules for Winter and Summer Storage Customer as well as Spring Launch Procedure and Summer Storage Procedures are listed below

Winter Storage Procedures

Contract: Download a winter contract and check off whatever work you want Lockwood’s to complete. Sign and return the contract prior to the vessel arriving for storage. When the vessel arrives, be ready for haul out. If you summer store with us and are ready for haul out prior to the November 1st end of season call or email the office to make arrangements for early hauling. Talking to yard employees will not put you on the haul out list.

PLEASE REMEMBER…

1. Attention: Sailors

      a. Do not remove your tiller or wheel until after the vessel is out of the water. Your tiller or wheel is the only way to safely maneuver to the haul out area.

      b. If you do not have a cradle or jackstands you must rent from Lockwood’s ~ please note vessels under 34’ are normally placed in a cradle. Although your preference is taken into consideration, Lockwood’s reserves the right to place the vessel in either the jackstands or cradle.

2. Once the vessel is hauled out of the water we will send you a bill. One half of the bill is due within 15 days of the invoice. Balance of the invoice is due on February 25th. Winter Wet storage is due in full prior to the vessel arriving for storage.

3. If your vessel is stored in stands, NEVER MOVE JACKSTANDS! When the boat is hauled Lockwood’s stores the vessel securely in the jackstands. Moving the stands causes the risk of serious injury to you, your vessel and others. When covering the boat DO NOT TIE THE COVER TO THE JACKSTANDS. The wind resistance between the cover and the jackstands might cause your jackstands to move creating an unsafe situation.

4. If you requested the fuel to be topped off, Lockwood’s suggest you leave room for the possibility of 5 gallons of fuel expansion. You are responsible to dictate total number of gallons needed. Lockwood will fill to, but not exceed, the number of gallons requested. Minimum charge is five gallons.

5. PLEASE NOTE THIS IMPORTANT CHANGE You must use filter fabric when scraping, sanding and painting. Poly tarps or sheets of plastic no longer meet EPA requirements for catching dropping debris. The use of filter fabric is required. It is available for purchase in the store. The area where your vessel is stored must be kept clean. Failure to clean your storage spot may result in a delayed launch and /or clean up charge.

6. A full list of rules and regulations are on the back of the winter contract.

If you have any questions, please contact the office. We look forward to serving you over the upcoming Winter Season.

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Spring Launch Procedure

SANDING: Vacuum sanders are mandatory when sanding your vessel. If you do not own one they are available for rent through the store at a nominal charge. To insure chemical compliance with the EPA, filter cloths must be place under boats when sanding, painting, stripping or any type of work wherein toxic materials can be dropped onto the ground and seep into the water tables. When finished sanding and painting, roll up the filter cloth(s) and discard into non recycle receptacles. WHEN SANDING NEVER MOVE JACK STANDS! When the boat is hauled Lockwood’s stores the vessel securely in the jack stands. Moving the stands causes the risk of serious injury to you, your vessel and others.

CLEAN UP: A slop sink is located outside the bathrooms in the yard. Please use it for messy clean up when necessary & keep bathroom sinks clean.

READY TO PAINT: If there is any paint left apply it to the boat. All paint must be dry prior to disposal of the cans, trays, brushes, rollers, etc. Once dry, these items can be disposed of in non recyclable garbage.

MAST PREPPING: which includes rerunning stays and shrouds, installing spreaders, checking lights, etc. is the responsibility of the owner. If requested, Lockwood's will perform this service on a time and material basis. Masts are automatically pulled from the shed on the Friday prior to expected launch date. If you need more time for extensive work, contact the store office. Generally, masts are stepped after the boat is launched.

LAUNCHING: When you are ready to have your vessel launched all boat owners, including insurance repair customers, must fill out a launch form and schedule a date in the store office 2 weeks prior to your requested date. Make sure to leave the keys or list the combination to the vessel on the launch form. An employee checks after the vessel is launched to make sure your boat is not taking on water. If you leave the boat open – please write open in the space provided. Talking to yard employees will not put you on the launch list. Make certain that your boat will be ready for the date specified since cancellations and rescheduling cause problems for all.

A Hint for picking the right date.... Most commissioning work is completed in the water. If you are requesting Lockwood's to complete any work allow a few days in the water prior to departure. Pick a launch date "Week of..." or pick a date in the beginning of the week. This way your boat will be ready for a weekend departure.

DEPARTURE: Boats launched during the week are expected to leave by the Sunday after launch. Any boat here on Monday will be charge normal dockage rates. Prices available on request.

A full list of rules and regulations are on the back of the contract. Refer to it or contact the office with any questions.

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Summer Storage Procedures

Your summer storage rental does not include launching of the vessel. If requested, Lockwood's will perform this service. Prices available upon request.

Do not nail anything into the docks. When items such as rugs, fenders, mats, ice chests, etc. are added to the dock it causes accelerated rot & increased need for dock replacement. Of necessity we will remove items nailed into the dock.

If you have elected not to have 24 Hour electric, you must unplug the dockside power cord from the box when you are not on your vessel. Spot checks are made and any customer who leaves the boat plugged in will be charged for electrical service.

FILLING FUEL TANK IS PERMITTED ONLY AT CERTIFIED FUEL DOCK ONLY!

Dockage fees include occasional overnight stays. Any customer who regularly stays aboard the boat will be considered a live aboard & additional charge will be due.

Direct overboard pumping of head or holding tank is strictly prohibited. Use of a holding tank & the pump out station is mandatory! A pump out station is available for a nominal fee.