Winterizing your boat?
Jan 26, 2022 11:34:30 #
Jan 26, 2022 11:45:44 #
Well, here in central Texas, we want to make sure the lower unit is checked, if there's any water in it that all of it is drained out. Just Sayin....RJS
Jan 26, 2022 11:48:58 #
I start by putting some environmentally friendly antifreeze down your drains making sure that your bilge pump pumps out whatever comes out that way you clear out water out of your bilge pump and out of the boat itself pull your plug then drain your lower unit oil and refill then I always fog my motor make sure that there’s no moisture in your lower unit oil as well as filling your cylinders with fog it is a tedious process not difficult but I have decided I’ll be late to just pay someone else to do it that way it’s all done and I have time for other things
Jan 26, 2022 14:24:17 #
plumbob wrote:
For the boaters among us how do you winterize your craft?
Down here, put it in and go fishing. Have broken ice twice down here putting the boat in. Have had snow in Fourchon twice since 88 that I know of. Not really an issue.
Jan 26, 2022 15:03:23 #
Robo wrote:
I start by putting some environmentally friendly a... (show quote)
" fog my motor " ? Can't say i've heard that term. What does it entail?
Jan 26, 2022 18:13:00 #
plumbob wrote:
" fog my motor " ? Can't say i've heard that term. What does it entail?
Adding oil to the intake charge to coat the inside of the cylinders with a film of oil. It prevents rust and stuck rings. I've been doing all my boat motors that stay outside during the winter, for 40+years. I use Marvel Mystery oil.
Jan 26, 2022 19:14:15 #
Fredfish wrote:
Adding oil to the intake charge to coat the inside of the cylinders with a film of oil. It prevents rust and stuck rings. I've been doing all my boat motors that stay outside during the winter, for 40+years. I use Marvel Mystery oil.
Thanks Fred, kind of figured it was something to in that line. In NC I had a 22' Sea Pro for a few years and winterizing was not running the boat for a week or two that was called winter.
Jan 26, 2022 19:53:57 #
plumbob wrote:
Thanks Fred, kind of figured it was something to in that line. In NC I had a 22' Sea Pro for a few years and winterizing was not running the boat for a week or two that was called winter.
I also run some RV antifreeze thru the cooling system while fogging the motor. Since I do mine Thanksgiving weekend, I worry about any leftover water freezing in the motor, so this flushes it all out.
Jan 27, 2022 10:07:29 #
I do nothing.....so far this year, days 32 or below = zero. Like KC and the Sunshine Band like to say "that's the way uh huh uh huh I like it!"
Jan 27, 2022 15:51:59 #
Plum: I use CRC Marine Engine Stor Fogging Oil for a 2 cycle 25 HP Yamaha.
Made in Warminster, PA.
Made in Warminster, PA.
Jan 27, 2022 19:02:12 #
Over 300 hits on this topic and only 6 guys come forward that they winterize. I guess not a big thing to do anymore.
Jan 27, 2022 19:30:59 #
plumbob wrote:
Over 300 hits on this topic and only 6 guys come forward that they winterize. I guess not a big thing to do anymore.
It's SOP up here for any boat that spends the winter outside. There are thousands of them along the shoreline, winterized and covered with shrinkwrap, or tarps, and waiting for the Springtime to arrive.
Jan 27, 2022 19:51:47 #
Fredfish wrote:
It's SOP up here for any boat that spends the winter outside. There are thousands of them along the shoreline, winterized and covered with shrinkwrap, or tarps, and waiting for the Springtime to arrive.
Figured as much Fred, just curious who on here does and how. Doesn't seem like many.
Jan 27, 2022 20:28:48 #
plumbob wrote:
Figured as much Fred, just curious who on here does and how. Doesn't seem like many.
Probably have garage space, or pay to have it done.
Jan 27, 2022 20:30:58 #
Fredfish wrote:
Probably have garage space, or pay to have it done.
Still early yet, some times i get post 4 and 5 days later on topics that i haven't deleted.
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