Is it necessary to do anything to a boat for winter storage?
Posted by admin on Jul-22-2008
you’ll probably want to drain the fuel or run it with some Sta-bil in it, but you don’t need to anti-freeze the system if there’s no chance of freezing temperatures.
Your owner’s manual may have some tips for extended storage/warm climates such as flush cooling system with clean water, grease this and that/ etc.
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you'll probably want to drain the fuel or run it with some Sta-bil in it, but you don't need to anti-freeze the system if there's no chance of freezing temps. your owner's manual may have some tips for extended storage/warm climates such as flush cooling system with clean water, grease this and that/ etc.
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Saturday Morning is correct Sta-Bil need to go into the fuel tanks. The only other thing i do is to ck out the trailer. Make sure you greese the hubs and give it a once over.
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You don't need to – but you should still do it. It is really not that hard – drain all water from the engine and cooling system, add anti-freeze, spray some fogging fluid into the carb, add some fuel stabilizer… I have heard many horror stories of people not winterizing their boats, putting them in heated storage, and a storm knocks out the power for a while, and your screwed…
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Above have it covered. I would disconnect the battery and remove. Clean the outside with a little baking soda mixed in water to neutralize acid. Check water level. Clean the posts and connectors next spring before you re-install and check water level again. Keep a trickle charger on it or use a low AMP charger one day a month until spring.
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