Re: Winterizing...sortof
Here's my procedure for winterizing, but it also would be great for your use.<br /><br />Use RV antifreeze in your case. Here is what you need.<br />1. Portable Sump Pump<br />2. Large container (I use a small poly kids swim pool<br />3. Premixed RV antifreeze for you area. Indy is 50/50 I used about 5 gallons (Caveat, with each use the mix will dilute with water left in the block,) Use hygrometer to measure)<br /><br />I put the pool on the ground below the outdrive and drain plug area, pour my 5 gallons of fluid into the pool, set my sump pump into the pool, connect the muffs with my 3' hose and apply the pump some power. After I confirm the pump is working correctly. I start the engine, while always watching to confirm the pump is supplying the pickup with lot's of pressure. I let the motor run while watching the temp. I recommend doing this immediately after returning from the lake.<br /><br />I still drain the block, to recover as much of my fluid as I can since I store it in a 5 gallon bucket with a lid. I simply use the sump pump to pump it back in my bucket.<br /><br />It's really simple and I know with 100% knowledge that any fluid in the block will not freeze. So long as you continue to refresh the mix by dicarding a bit and adding fresh Antifreeze.<br /><br />Note, Also in my case I run the Motor up to OP TEMP on the garden hose as part of my procedure, then I do my normal winterize stuff, switch the the pool, fog the engine, drain and put away.<br /><br />I also recommend you keep stabilizer in the fuel in case you fail to take the boat out for extended periods..
