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1984 Ski Natique Custom Craft
Three months ago I knew nothing about boats, cars, or motors in general. We acquired the above boat via family and I've learned some but am very novice. Winterizing costs $400+ and they are booked out for weeks (the cost of having a boat where I live I guess).
So now I am winterizing it myself as a complete amateur and need a sanity check so I don't end up destroying our boat.
After reading dozens of forums and youtube videos, here is what I have done, photos included.
After the following, I may put run anti-freeze through it, I bought 6gal and have a setup ready to go... but I first wanted to first ensure that I drained all appropriate places where need be.
1. Drain both engine blocks
2. Drain both manifolds
3. Drain U-shaped pipe (I dont know what this is)
4. Drain/Disconnect raw water pump (I think this is what connects to the impeller)
5. Drain/Disconnect the sea water strainer
Three months ago I knew nothing about boats, cars, or motors in general. We acquired the above boat via family and I've learned some but am very novice. Winterizing costs $400+ and they are booked out for weeks (the cost of having a boat where I live I guess).
So now I am winterizing it myself as a complete amateur and need a sanity check so I don't end up destroying our boat.
After reading dozens of forums and youtube videos, here is what I have done, photos included.
After the following, I may put run anti-freeze through it, I bought 6gal and have a setup ready to go... but I first wanted to first ensure that I drained all appropriate places where need be.
1. Drain both engine blocks
2. Drain both manifolds
3. Drain U-shaped pipe (I dont know what this is)
4. Drain/Disconnect raw water pump (I think this is what connects to the impeller)
5. Drain/Disconnect the sea water strainer
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