vtox39
09-21-2011, 09:10 AM
This is my first moomba and inboard that I have ever owned and will be winterizing it this weekend. I have winterized i/o before but just wanted to make sure that I am not forgetting anything on this boat. Please let me know if you would add anything to what i have below.
Drain Engine Block--
drain manifolds---although I did not see a brass plug on the bottom of the manifolds like the i/o....guess i will have to drain hoses then
remove impeller? ---i can see coating it with vaseline but why take it out if there is nothing wrong with it?
fuel stabil---and run engine to get stabil circulated through carb and fuel lines
change oil----i changed the oil in this boat one month ago and the oil only has about 6 hours on it so im thinking of skipping this step
pull the battery---
give her a good wash and wax and tuck her away for the winter
I keep my boat in VA close to the lake where I am from which is Smith Mountain Lake, VA. I hate to end the season but I have to be in Atlanta 3 weeks out of the month so I only get back to va once per month since moving to Atlanta. I am still fortunate to have a few friends to go out on Lake Lanier and ride with when I can't make it home on the weekends to use my boat in VA. Just joined this forum this summer and it has been awesome and very informative. Also been very fun to meet other proud moomba owners!
Drain Engine Block--
drain manifolds---although I did not see a brass plug on the bottom of the manifolds like the i/o....guess i will have to drain hoses then
remove impeller? ---i can see coating it with vaseline but why take it out if there is nothing wrong with it?
fuel stabil---and run engine to get stabil circulated through carb and fuel lines
change oil----i changed the oil in this boat one month ago and the oil only has about 6 hours on it so im thinking of skipping this step
pull the battery---
give her a good wash and wax and tuck her away for the winter
I keep my boat in VA close to the lake where I am from which is Smith Mountain Lake, VA. I hate to end the season but I have to be in Atlanta 3 weeks out of the month so I only get back to va once per month since moving to Atlanta. I am still fortunate to have a few friends to go out on Lake Lanier and ride with when I can't make it home on the weekends to use my boat in VA. Just joined this forum this summer and it has been awesome and very informative. Also been very fun to meet other proud moomba owners!