[Rhodes22-list] Winterizing boat

[Steve]

Vodka, dammmmmmmmmm Rummy; Holding back on all the
good information:-)  I wish I would have thought of
that.  Its a real PINA getting that pink stuff out of
the tank.
Steve

--- R22RumRunner@aol.com wrote:
> Kari,
> If the boat is in the water, simply being that close
> to a large heat source 
> should keep everything from freezing. That being
> said, taking precautions can 
> save a lot of grief later on. Water tank.....empty
> and put in some RV 
> antifreeze, the nontoxic kind. Porta potty or marine
> head should be 
> emptied....dry. Personally, I put two bottles of
> cheap vodka in the water 
> tank and run it until I have vodka coming out of the
> faucet in the galley. It 
> makes for great entertaining come the warmer
> weather. I have a party to empty 
> the tank. :) Throw in a little bloody Mary mix and
> your set for a couple of 
> hours of great sailing.
> Battery should be charged fully. A run down battery
> (no charge) can freeze 
> and crack the casing.
> Most motors run dry when they are taken out of the
> water, unless there is a 
> thermostat on it. It depends on the make, size and
> age.
> 
> Rummy in SC
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