2020 G23 winterize

[bturner]

With that many hours I'd replace the impeller every year as well.

Trailer is not a bid deal and more of a maintenance type of thing which once again depends on how much you're using it. Since my boat sits on a lift and the trailer only gets about 500 miles a year this is what I do.....

Week before winterizing I'll pull the trailer home and wash/wax it. Yes I said wax it. The trailer was something like $7K and for that money I'll wax it. Takes about 45 minutes to do. With the boat off the trailer this is a great time to look over everything and take care of any issues while the boat is off the trailer. I check the lights, look for hydraulic leaks and lube all the pivot points on the actuator, swing tongue, retractable tie downs and winch. I check the condition of the brake fluid, if it looks remotely bad I flush it. If it looks good I'll flush it every 3 years regardless. I have a Motive bleeder (https://www.motiveproducts.com/) with the trailer adapter so this honestly takes 30 minutes with clean up to do with the boat off the trailer. Every 5 years I replace the tires, pull the calipers and grease the slides then reassemble. Inspect the bunks every year and repair/replace as needed.

I've got 2 trailers lined up to do the full 5 year on for friends that I'll have to do bunks and calipers on this year, if I can ever get my lazy butt in gear to do them.

[BasaltRMK]

bturner - good stuff on the trailer maintenance, thanks.

Input from anyone on the previous question - DIY winterization on the 2020 and newer engines (specifically the ZZ6)?

[MN Ryan]

bturner I don't see any mention of repacking bearings. Do you do that annually? Maybe since you're not dunking the trailer as often, it's less necessary. Each fall, I remove the bearings, clean them, replace seals, and repack with fresh grease. If they look bad, I replace the bearings and races (the races are a PITA, so I don't do it unless needed).

Which reminds me that I should order some new seals, bearings, and tab washers...

[bturner]

My trailer is a 2019 and like you say it doesn't get in the water but 4 maybe 5 times a year. That and mine came with "The Vault" sealed bearing system which is supposed to be on a 7 year maintenance cycle (yeah, I know nothing is really ever sealed forever or non maintenance). So far with these (I have two other boats I look after for friends) they seem to be holding up quite well. I do look them over quite well for any leaks but I honestly haven't taken a one of them apart yet. I know with these you have to use their grease, seals and other components when you rebuild them. To be truthful my favorite systems was the oil bath bearing on my previous MC trailer with the sight glass on the caps. I never took them apart in the 9 years I owned the trailer. You just drained them through a couple drain screws and filled them back up with their special oil. No grease, no seals, no mess at least with the one I owned.