2019 Moomba Makai

So a quick question for you guys. My boat is going to get tinted on Monday and will be inside their shop over night Monday and most likely Tuesday night as well. I know you northern guys will laugh at this but should my dealer drain the motor before they take it to the shop with the possibility of a “light” freeze both nights? (I have attached the forecast) the shop is a steel building that appeared insulated but not sure if it was climate controlled as today was nice day temperature wise.
I only ask because because I don’t have near the knowledge that some of you do when it comes to these boats. TIAAttachment 28126


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Originally Posted by TXSurf4

So a quick question for you guys. My boat is going to get tinted on Monday and will be inside their shop over night Monday and most likely Tuesday night as well. I know you northern guys will laugh at this but should my dealer drain the motor before they take it to the shop with the possibility of a “light” freeze both nights? (I have attached the forecast) the shop is a steel building that appeared insulated but not sure if it was climate controlled as today was nice day temperature wise.
I only ask because because I don’t have near the knowledge that some of you do when it comes to these boats. TIAAttachment 28126


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You'll be fine. Down here it's only a real concern if there are several consecutive days of hard freeze.

I can show you how to winterize our motors...it's pretty simple once you've done it one time.

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Yeah with a low of 32 I don't believe you have anything to worry about. If it starts hitting the 20s for multiple hours then there would be some cause for concern.

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Originally Posted by rdlangston13

Yeah with a low of 32 I don't believe you have anything to worry about. If it starts hitting the 20s for multiple hours then there would be some cause for concern.

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Awesome! That is the kind of info I was looking for.

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Originally Posted by RC_Hinojosa

You'll be fine. Down here it's only a real concern if there are several consecutive days of hard freeze.

I can show you how to winterize our motors...it's pretty simple once you've done it one time.

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That would be great!



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Looking at the weather you may be pushing your break in day to Sunday and finding a new day to actually get behind and ride.

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Originally Posted by rdlangston13

Looking at the weather you may be pushing your break in day to Sunday and finding a new day to actually get behind and ride.

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Ya this weekend and next weekend aren't looking all that great! Sunday looks great but hopefully as it gets closer it will clear up a little.

With the forecast change and the temps dipping a little more than originally forecasted do you think there is any cause for concern with the boat at the tint shop? It is inside and will be over night as well.

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Ya this weekend and next weekend aren't looking all that great! Sunday looks great but hopefully as it gets closer it will clear up a little.

With the forecast change and the temps dipping a little more than originally forecasted do you think there is any cause for concern with the boat at the tint shop? It is inside and will be over night as well.

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Most likely not but I don't want to tell you something and be wrong. It literally takes like 10 minutes to drain the water from the cooling system.

The is a blue plastic plug on the bottom of the Vdrive on the front. It is under the prop shaft couple, remove it. There is a hose that connects the exhaust manifolds, looks like a garden hose connection, disconnect the two halves in let drain. On the starboard side near the front of the engine (back of the boat) there is a tall black cylinder, this is your heat exchanger and it has another blue plastic plug in the bottom of it. Remove it. A little more centrally located on the motor than that is an elbow that has another blue plug in it, remove it. The water pump impeller housing is secure by 4 5/16" bolts. Remove them and the housing cover. Above the alyernator there is a blue plastic cover that has threaded holes to hold you plugs that you removed. Boom, your cooling system is winterized.

For the ballast system if you just disconnect the bags and hit the drain switch for each pump for a couple seconds you should be good.

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Originally Posted by rdlangston13

Most likely not but I don't want to tell you something and be wrong. It literally takes like 10 minutes to drain the water from the cooling system.

The is a blue plastic plug on the bottom of the Vdrive on the front. It is under the prop shaft couple, remove it. There is a hose that connects the exhaust manifolds, looks like a garden hose connection, disconnect the two halves in let drain. On the starboard side near the front of the engine (back of the boat) there is a tall black cylinder, this is your heat exchanger and it has another blue plastic plug in the bottom of it. Remove it. A little more centrally located on the motor than that is an elbow that has another blue plug in it, remove it. The water pump impeller housing is secure by 4 5/16" bolts. Remove them and the housing cover. Above the alyernator there is a blue plastic cover that has threaded holes to hold you plugs that you removed. Boom, your cooling system is winterized.

For the ballast system if you just disconnect the bags and hit the drain switch for each pump for a couple seconds you should be good.

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Zach, I created a word doc with pictures. I believe it's been uploaded to the forum but if not, I can send you a copy...

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Originally Posted by rdlangston13

Most likely not but I don't want to tell you something and be wrong. It literally takes like 10 minutes to drain the water from the cooling system.

The is a blue plastic plug on the bottom of the Vdrive on the front. It is under the prop shaft couple, remove it. There is a hose that connects the exhaust manifolds, looks like a garden hose connection, disconnect the two halves in let drain. On the starboard side near the front of the engine (back of the boat) there is a tall black cylinder, this is your heat exchanger and it has another blue plastic plug in the bottom of it. Remove it. A little more centrally located on the motor than that is an elbow that has another blue plug in it, remove it. The water pump impeller housing is secure by 4 5/16" bolts. Remove them and the housing cover. Above the alyernator there is a blue plastic cover that has threaded holes to hold you plugs that you removed. Boom, your cooling system is winterized.

For the ballast system if you just disconnect the bags and hit the drain switch for each pump for a couple seconds you should be good.

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Ya it is kind of a weird situation because I haven't taken delivery of the boat yet so I am not really sure who is "responsible" for it. Either way I want to make sure it is taken care of properly.

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Zach, I created a word doc with pictures. I believe it's been uploaded to the forum but if not, I can send you a copy...

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Originally Posted by rdlangston13

Most likely not but I don't want to tell you something and be wrong. It literally takes like 10 minutes to drain the water from the cooling system.

The is a blue plastic plug on the bottom of the Vdrive on the front. It is under the prop shaft couple, remove it. There is a hose that connects the exhaust manifolds, looks like a garden hose connection, disconnect the two halves in let drain. On the starboard side near the front of the engine (back of the boat) there is a tall black cylinder, this is your heat exchanger and it has another blue plastic plug in the bottom of it. Remove it. A little more centrally located on the motor than that is an elbow that has another blue plug in it, remove it. The water pump impeller housing is secure by 4 5/16" bolts. Remove them and the housing cover. Above the alyernator there is a blue plastic cover that has threaded holes to hold you plugs that you removed. Boom, your cooling system is winterized.

For the ballast system if you just disconnect the bags and hit the drain switch for each pump for a couple seconds you should be good.

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Originally Posted by RC_Hinojosa

Zach, I created a word doc with pictures. I believe it's been uploaded to the forum but if not, I can send you a copy...

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So my sales person contacted me and said that the tint shop is heated and not to worry. So I am definitely glad it will be there the next 2 nights!