Unfortunately the boating season has come to an end and I need to get my boat winterized. I'll probably just take it into the shop, but I was wondering what processes need to be done to winterize a boat.
Is it simply opening drain plugs, or is there more to it than that?
2007-09-17 09:14:19 · 9 answers · asked by RyanSmith 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
The engine is a 150HP Straight-6 MerCrusier Inboard/Outboard.
2007-09-17 10:42:32 · update #1
what kind of engine?
2007-09-17 09:19:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some winterising tips for inboard engines:
- Warm up the engine and change the oil.
- Change the oil filter(s).
- Flush the engine with fresh water.
- Run antifreeze through the manifold (use a pickup hose from the water pump to a bucket of antifreeze).
- Start the engine and let the antifreeze circulate until water starts to exit the exhaust (this process depends on whether you have a raw water or enclosed fresh water cooling system).
- Change the transmission fluid.
- Remove sparking-plugs and spray fogging oil into each cylinder.
- Wipe the engine with a cloth sprayed with a little fogging oil or WD-40.
You can find more here http://www.yachtcouncil.com/winterize-your-boat.asp
2007-09-18 02:29:01 · answer #2 · answered by Damon_ru 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Winterizing a boat consists of protecting the engine from the cold, and the elements along with it. The basics of winterizing is to fog the engine (this coats the pistons and the cylinder walls with thick oil and protects it from rust,) Changing the oil is recommended but not necessary this will assure you that when you are ready to take your boat out in the spring you are worry free about any service issue, same thing with the plugs, if they dont need to be changed, dont do it. Remember winterizing is only to proctect the engine during the cold. Also you will need to remove the battery and keep it indoors, and once a month plug it into a battery tender. Remember to flush your engine, and dont leave any water in the hoses, because it could freeze and bust your hose, flushing will also help to protect the engine from oxydation and rust, depending where you rode at.
2016-05-17 06:37:22 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where do you live that the boating season has come to an end. It ain't that cold yet. If you get freezing nights just do the antifreeze in a tub thing each time you put the boat up. Till the season really comes to an end.
2007-09-17 22:35:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you said drain plug it must be a inboard> Put lower unit in a garbage can put 2 gal anti freeze in 2 gal water till over lower unit> Start engine let idle till warm them spray engine fog out use outboard oil in carb at high idle till smoke a lot shut off drain antifreeze into containers use next yr> All the oil will flot to the top wipe out>The last time you use the boat put fuel stabilizer in fuel before storage and winterizing>
2007-09-17 09:32:49 · answer #5 · answered by 45 auto 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I agree with 45 Cal, I also pull my batteries and store them inside during the winter. Some shops will till you to change out your water/fuel separator also if you have one. Never leave you gas tank empty or full during storage, I leave mine 3/4 full this allows for expanding during the winter season. I will also go ahead and grease the engine and wheel bearings on the trailer as well. This way they are ready for spring.
2007-09-17 15:44:56 · answer #6 · answered by braindamageblue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tongue in cheek!
No serious 'winterizing' in California.
'been living on my Sailboat for over 19 years.
2007-09-21 08:32:23 · answer #7 · answered by wernerk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All you ever needed to know about winterizing your engine: http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=178695
2007-09-17 21:54:36 · answer #8 · answered by aroundtheblock 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mercruiser.com has complete details and instructions.
2007-09-18 02:10:51 · answer #9 · answered by windybrr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋