This is our first winter with the GS20. The boat will be stored under cover, out of the weather, but it definitely freezes here. I THINK I’ve done all the proper steps, but would love some feedback to make sure I’ve not missed anything. Here’s what I’ve done.
Motor - Aside from everything listed, I also have a Pali engine compartment heater that will stay in all winter.
That’s it so far. I need a suggestion for the batteries. Not totally sure what is the best charger for them. Also, do they need to be disconnected completely?
Thanks in advance!
Motor - Aside from everything listed, I also have a Pali engine compartment heater that will stay in all winter.
- Removed all 7 drain plugs and drained water.
- Dropped one of the plugs into the bilge and spent 30 min trying to find it.
- Replaced all 7 drain plugs
- Cleaned/drained raw water strainer, then filled with RV antifreeze.
- Sucked in 6 gallons of RV antifreeze into the main intake next to the strainer. (AF definitely coming out of the exhaust)
- Re-removed all 7 drain plugs and left them out. (AF drained from all 7 plug locations)
- Removed the upper heater hose from side of engine.
- Used 35psi air to blow out ALL water/antifreeze from the heater lines.
- Replaced the heater hose.
- Removed each intake hose, one at a time.
- Sucked 2 gallons of RV antifreeze into each of the ballast tanks (port/starboard/center)
- Replaced the hose for each tank.
- Drained each tank for about 2-3 seconds each (leaving most of the 2 gallons in each tank)
That’s it so far. I need a suggestion for the batteries. Not totally sure what is the best charger for them. Also, do they need to be disconnected completely?
Thanks in advance!