Winterizing Your Boat: Step 2 The Engine & Lower Unit

[chuckatwestmarine]

While I think it would be best to drain, then refill, the vast majority of users will simply pump the antifreeze through the cooling system and "push" the water out the exhaust. That's one of the reasons to use a lower temp antifreeze: it allows you a little wiggle room if there is some residual water in the block and cooling passages. Running the engine a little longer will allow a higher concentration of the antifreeze.

[stlouissux9119]

Do you need to drain the block before you pump the antifreeze in or will all the water come out when you pump the antifreeze in?

[MrMarine23]

What is the best decision. Leaving the antifreez inside the motore or glushig it out, thanks?

[ackpelon]

thanks for all the info. but i how do i winterize the carbs on my 1999 johnson 70hp 2 stroke 3 cylinders?

[lostdreams2134]

This guy kicks ass! great info.

[naye7551]

I have a question we have a four winns boat but we are not sure on how to winterize could you help us .

[wifimonkey]

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[gfsugar2plus]

Thanks for this video.. I'm about to winterize my inboard and this helped me to solidify the process (drain vs antifreeze). While some think this is too complicated, there are even more steps that can be taken to insure proper functioning in the spring. There is cable maintenance and lube as well as oiling down the engine to minimize rust. And one does not have to do this himself, a shop will gladly do it for $400-$600 depending on the amount of work you want done. I love having a boat!

[killercrx91]

I WOULD HATE TO HAVE A BOAT.

[shawnstam]

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[fuzzmando]

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[canedingle]

Yes the same method for a salt water boat. This is a very comprehensive description of what to do. I appreciate some will find this complicated but it isnt really, it is a way of saving hundreds of dollars (or pounds here in the UK!), both in terms of winterisation, or repairs, trust me that latter will give you a very bad headache, nice job guys!

[harrynuts666]

is it the same way to do a salt water boat do any body know

[50hellkat2]

This is way too complicated for the average individual.