JimS123
Fleet Admiral
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Re: Summerizing seems expensive
Yes, no reason to leave them off....unless he didn't finish the job.
If anti-freeze was added, likely hoses had to be removed to feed it in.
That was my problem....and the last time I let a dealer winterize for me. One hose was put back on but not tightened. First time out in the Spring the hose popped off and the boat sank. The dealer refused to pay for the damage because I didn't pay him again to "Summerize" it.
Just check all the hose clamps to be sure everything is on tight. 50 bucks for a service manual is money well spent.
There is no reason to leave hoses off, especially if they used antifreeze. But you should at least look at the engine and make sure all the drain plugs are in too.
Yes, no reason to leave them off....unless he didn't finish the job.
If anti-freeze was added, likely hoses had to be removed to feed it in.
That was my problem....and the last time I let a dealer winterize for me. One hose was put back on but not tightened. First time out in the Spring the hose popped off and the boat sank. The dealer refused to pay for the damage because I didn't pay him again to "Summerize" it.
Just check all the hose clamps to be sure everything is on tight. 50 bucks for a service manual is money well spent.