Winterizing Fresh Water Cooled Engines

RFiggy

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How to winterize 1994 Crusader 350 XL"s Fresh water cooled engines left in water?
 
Since you aren't raw water cooled, run full strngth antifreeze down the raw water intake with engines running. Since you are FWC is a good time to check the freeze protection in your anti=freeze overflow bottle. Usually takes about 4 gallons to do each engine. Are you full fresh water cooled or 1/2 system?
Once you are done, close the seacock. I would suck any remaining raw water outof the seacock, then fill each seacock with anti=freeze, the re-connect the raw water hose. Leave the seacocks closed since you are staying in the water.
 
Gregory's advice is correct, except he did not qualify the type of anti-freeze. Never, ever use automotive anti-freeze where that product can enter the natural water. Use only propylene glycol based products. These are available from any reputable marine dealer. Bill.
 
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