Help with summerizing

[jtatexc]

Hey everyone. Sorry I’ve been off the grid for a while. Had some family issues that caused me to ghost social media for a bit. But I’m back at it....
So 3 years of paying to have boat winterized I’ve had 3 different ways it has been done. This year the big brass bolt was not taken out if the bottom of v drive but instead I found a long black bolt and cannot figure out where it goes. If I could have someone tell me exactly where it goes that would be awesome! Also I have 2 empty screw holes in the side of the v drive under the orange sticker , see pic below, that I feel like should have something in them. I put a top view for some specific guidance on where the black bolt goes. Can someone check theirs and confirm? https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180402/5a46e38b87d1cbadb4a2624b4150382a.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180402/df5dd7fb18fc957c11132b5933db7cc9.jpg


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[Stazi]

Hey everyone. Sorry I’ve been off the grid for a while. Had some family issues that caused me to ghost social media for a bit. But I’m back at it....
So 3 years of paying to have boat winterized I’ve had 3 different ways it has been done. This year the big brass bolt was not taken out if the bottom of v drive but instead I found a long black bolt and cannot figure out where it goes. If I could have someone tell me exactly where it goes that would be awesome! Also I have 2 empty screw holes in the side of the v drive under the orange sticker , see pic below, that I feel like should have something in them. I put a top view for some specific guidance on where the black bolt goes. Can someone check theirs and confirm? https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180402/5a46e38b87d1cbadb4a2624b4150382a.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180402/df5dd7fb18fc957c11132b5933db7cc9.jpg


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Reach under the front of the trans under the big brass coupling you see there. The bolt should go into the water drain hole there.


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[jtatexc]

Reach under the front of the trans under the big brass coupling you see there. The bolt should go into the water drain hole there.


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Awesome thanks so much!!
Any idea of the holes should be open as they are or if they should have thread exposed as they do?


@thewakeboatlife
2016 Moomba Craz
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[Darter]

Out of curiosity, is that bolt a sacrificial anode rod?

[Stazi]

Out of curiosity, is that bolt a sacrificial anode rod?

Correct


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[mcjimmy33]

Was that the right spot? The bolt under my trans did not look like that one and was much larger. That is an anode on that bolt. I believe there is one on the back of the engine where the raw water is pumped in by the paddlewheel sensor. I'm guessing its that one as it can be used to drain out the cooler. Check you manual for anode locations if that's not it.

[jtatexc]

I called the dealer and they said it goes under the side of the heat exchanger. I haven’t been at my boat in a couple days so gonna try tonight.


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2016 Moomba Craz-4K in ballast

[mattsask]

I called the dealer and they said it goes under the side of the heat exchanger. I haven’t been at my boat in a couple days so gonna try tonight.


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2016 Moomba Craz-4K in ballastStarboard side. Remove engine divider panel. Look for black metal canister right by your oil filter. It threads in right near the bottom of the sidewall. You will barely be able to see the hole, if at all, so you may have to feel for it. It's awkward and hard to reach. My boat is still in storage, otherwise I'd send you a pic. Let me know if you have any trouble finding it..

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[jtatexc]

Starboard side. Remove engine divider panel. Look for black metal canister right by your oil filter. It threads in right near the bottom of the sidewall. You will barely be able to see the hole, if at all, so you may have to feel for it. It's awkward and hard to reach. My boat is still in storage, otherwise I'd send you a pic. Let me know if you have any trouble finding it..

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Found it! Do I put Teflon tape on it or just thread it in?


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2016 Moomba Craz-4K in ballast

[mattsask]

Found it! Do I put Teflon tape on it or just thread it in?


@thewakeboatlife
2016 Moomba Craz-4K in ballastI have been thread taping all my plugs every season. Not sure if it's necessary.

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[jtatexc]

I have been thread taping all my plugs every season. Not sure if it's necessary.

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I found different sources saying different things. I’m gonna try without and see if it leaks. If so I’ll pop it out and put on tape


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2016 Moomba Craz-4K in ballast

[BigOrange]

No tape here....last season no problems. I just put mine back in with no take a couple of weeks ago but no chance to run it yet. We will see.....

[jtatexc]

No tape here....last season no problems. I just put mine back in with no take a couple of weeks ago but no chance to run it yet. We will see.....

I ran it for a few minutes today on the lake and nothing obvious with no take but I didn’t get super close to it. I’ll get a better look next week.


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2016 Moomba Craz-4K in ballast

[roosm]

I wouldn't put tape on it. The idea is that the metal on the thread of the bolt head should have good electrical connection with the heat exchanger to be able to work as a sacrificial anode. It would probably be alright with a little tape as the thread would cut through it and still make contact. If it leaks I would prefer to buy a new bolt or get a gasket that works while still keeping the threads clean.
If you boat in saltwater you should probably change this more or less every year. If you boat in sweet water, you might not need it at all (of course you need a plug, but the anode part). Meaning, tape, no tape, makes no difference.

[jtatexc]

I wouldn't put tape on it. The idea is that the metal on the thread of the bolt head should have good electrical connection with the heat exchanger to be able to work as a sacrificial anode. It would probably be alright with a little tape as the thread would cut through it and still make contact. If it leaks I would prefer to buy a new bolt or get a gasket that works while still keeping the threads clean.
If you boat in saltwater you should probably change this more or less every year. If you boat in sweet water, you might not need it at all (of course you need a plug, but the anode part). Meaning, tape, no tape, makes no difference.

Cool thanks for the insight. I’ll keep an eye for leaks.


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2016 Moomba Craz-4K in ballast