How to winterize your boat

Winter your boat is the most important duty of maintenance to perform as the owner of a boat. If done correctly the work it takes very little to prepare the boat for the water source. good winter and prolonged the life of the boat and the engine due to the protection of its components against freezing, corrosion and fallow for some time.

The first step in the winter is to ensure that the boat is full of fuel - leaveonly a little room for expansion - and add fuel stabilizer in accordance with product instructions. If the tank is full, you run the risk of condensation in the tank, which can lead to corrosion and clogging.

Turn off fuel valves and gaskets exhaust through the hull with adhesive tape. water separator and fuel filter.

Protect your engine

Start the engine for some time to warm up and replace the hot oil. This allows manyTo drain the oil dirt. Change the oil filter. If the engine used to drain the coolant to replace the current engine block and manifolds and replace with propylene glycol antifreeze.

When a boat is not used, the oil tends to lower the engine block to adjust the exposure of the pistons and valves in the air, moisture and other corrosive substances. To avoid this, remove the spark plugs and spray oil "mist" in the carburetor, and eachCylinder. Replace the spark plugs without reconnecting the cable.

Replace the old gear oil with new engine oil. Dispose of used oil in an approved recycling center.

Outboard

Outboard Rinse with cold water. Drain all water from the engine and washing with soap and water. Disconnect the fuel hose and the engine stops. It 'important to ensure that all fuel is drained of fuel. Use the oil mist into the cylinder.Apply waterproof grease and lubricate the propeller shaft and thread the outside of car wax or a light quality. The transmission oil is low drive.

If the boat is out of water stored during the offseason, disconnect the battery and store it at home. The boats left in the water would leave the vehicle battery and the operation of the bilge pump still work when needed. If you remove the battery from the boat sois fully charged before storing. Download every 30-60 days, or to follow a maintenance charger during storage and water levels checked from time to time.

You may also remove all valuable Marine Electronics from the boat for the winter and store the device in a safe place to prevent theft and damage caused by fluctuations in temperature and humidity. The process of winter also offers the ability to inspect items such as lines, flotation devices, flares,Extinguishers, etc., replacement of wear and possible.

Helix

It 's also a good time to check your boat and propeller hub. Bent propeller blades or reduced flight performance. The cube can be continued with increased wear. If damage is evident, replace the engine and repairs during the process of preparing for winter.

Clean, clean, clean

Clean the boat thoroughly inside and out. If your boat with dirt,Scum, barnacles and other outside, these impurities are more difficult to remove in spring. be cleaned after the exterior of the vessel, apply a quality polish on the external surfaces of a protective barrier against dirt and dust generated. Clean the inside, including wood, vinyl and carpeting.

To help your boat without mold, we recommend installing a dehumidifier or use a desiccant. Turn off all the pillows on the edge, so that air can circulate aroundthem, or better yet, remove the boat.

Empty and clean the stables. (If yes, the boat stored out of water to remove all drain plugs and put in a position where it would be easy to find where the recovery of your boat in the spring.) Spray replaced bilges with moisture, fat and some 'antifreeze.

Socket head

The pump tank in an authorized facility. While pumping, add fresh water in the bowl and rinse several times. Use a stripperthis system, and let the solution sit for several minutes before the radiator and water pump again. Add antifreeze and coolant pipes in the pump, tank, Y-valve, disposal and drain pipe. Check the manual to ensure that alcohol-based antifreeze not damage your system.

Water tanks

Empty the water tank and all hot water heating systems. Insulate the water heater inlet and outlet and connectstogether. nontoxic antifreeze pump system by opening all faucets, showers, until the antifreeze comes out. Add non-toxic antifreeze to the water heater.

Put them in blocks

If you own a boat trailer, consider taking a boat and trailer on blocks of winter, the tire pressure. Check the trailer tires and wear. Grease the wheel bearings and replace if necessary.

If possible, keep your boat covered. Ifthey need to leave open deck of a ship. A good quality 8 - 10 oz canvas boat cover should be sufficient for most situations. Infiltration also drop ship should be to protect from dust and dirt, insects and bird droppings to protect. In extreme conditions, could be reduced to examine the boat. DIY kits are available.

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