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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