Winterization Checklist
Posted by: skinautique on Tuesday, December 02, 2003 - 05:50 PM
	This article is designed to provide a basic summary of what needs to be done in order to properly winterize an inboard engine. If you don't understand any of these instructions, it is recommended that you contact your local dealer for clarification or let them service your boat. Add stabil to your gasoline Run engine up to operating temperature and make sure all gauges are functioning properly while attached to a garden hose or fake-a-lake Shut engine down after it reaches operating temp (140-160) Drain manifolds, the block, trans cooler, v-drive (if applicable) and any other areas that recieve cooling water Reinstall plugs and run the engine to add non toxic antifreeze and fogging oil Check all plugs for antifreeze Tighten plugs and reattach any unattached hoses Spray fogging oil on any moving parts (shift cable, throttle cable, etc) and on the battery terminals after the battery is disconnected Remove water from Speedo lines and drain ballast tanks (if applicable) These instructions are only for winterizing the engine and don't include heaters and showers. As stated before, if you are unsure of what you are doing, contact your dealer for further assistance.