[Rhodes22-list] FW: Practical Sailor's Waypoints - Winterizing Your Sailboat

Wed Nov 7 11:37:41 EST 2012

What PS has to say on winterizing your boat. - rob

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In the colder climates, it's time to start thinking about hauling out and winterizing your boat. While a haul out gives you opportunity for some repair, maintenance and upgrade work, it's important to follow some winterizing procedures to avoid problems in the spring. Today's tip focuses on your outboard motor and should be performed after your haul out.

Outboard motors:

Flush with fresh water for 15 minutes. To be on the safe side, run a half gallon of non-toxic antifreeze through the system. Four stroke outboards will need an oil and filter change. For all engine types, remove the spark plugs and spray a "fogging" oil into the cylinders. Replace the plugs and turn the engine over but do not run it. Drain the lower unit and replace lube oil. Even when dirty, the oil should be translucent. If it looks like dirty mayonnaise, water is leaking through the shaft seals. Have them replaced.

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