To do while still in the water?

[Rick D]

Was supposed to haul out today but the marina isn't ready yet so it looks like next week. While the boat is still in the water, is there anything I could/should do for winterization? Already added gas treatment before the last time I put gas in and I intend to pump out prior to haul out... anything else?

Twin merc 5.7L's Alpha 1 Gen 2 drives.

Thanks,
--Rick

 

[Radioactive]

Empty fridge...

 

[abalmuth]

if the weather clears go for one more run ;-)

 

[CurrentSea]

Change oil.

 

[David M]

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Originally posted by abalmuth

if the weather clears go for one more run ;-)

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My thoughts exactly.

 

[Savasa]

Hey Rick,
I would think you can do all your winterizing except the engines (if you have to motor to the haul-out)whilst still in the water. Plumbing, gathering soft goods to be removed etc.
Peter

 

[Rick D]

Bill, the fridge had all beer removed from it last weekend.
Abalamuth, I believe I will.
CurrentSea, change it now, as opposed to in the spring? Why is that? I asked this question in another thread I started.. it seems in the spring is more desirable to get rid of any condensation, but everything I've read says prior to winterization.

Savasa, I've pulled a bunch out already... but I'm not at a slip, I'm tied between two poles so it's easier offloading once the boat is out of the water.

--Rick

 

[Rick D]

Got my answer on the oil change now... contaminates that cause corrosion while sitting all winter.

--Rick

 

[jrpar]

Winterize A/C and fresh water system.
Do maintenance on batteries and remove any electronics thatyou planon taking for safe keeping.
Clean and prep all areas to allow good air circulation.

 

[HOGAN]

winterize A/C, fresh water and sewage systems. If you have a genny, change the oil and winterize it. Run boat up to temp, change engine oil & filters. Thorough cleaning, mildew gas, damp-rid. Prop up cushions, air out compartments.

 

[btoran]

pump out.

 

[Stephen]

Even though you already emptied the fridge, use that as an excuse to visit the boat. Stop and have breakfast. Stop again on the way home for lunch. Make a day of it. I've done that before even when it's raining sideways. I walk down to the slip and say to myself "yep, that's a boat". It's still a good day. Any questions?