Raptor 400 Winterization Guide - Mondo

[siv24]

Does anyone have a step by step guide for winterization of the Raptor 400 motor?

Also, Including blowing out the ballast lines? I realize you can just take the rear bag out and drain, but I want to be sure the lines are blown out as well if necessary.

I'm not paying $285 again this year to have the Stealer do this.

[kaneboats]

We normally do not allow questions about the evil "W" topic until at least after Labor Day.

[mattsask]

I would definitely be interested in this as well!

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[wolfeman131]

I'm not paying $285 again this year to have the Stealer do this.

really?

for me, $285 is cheap insurance against a cracked block on a $5,000+ motor

[icemanftr]

I do mine every year. Takes about an hour or so and good excuse to drink beer. I agree 285 is a scam.

-change oil and filter
-pull all water lines off and two block plugs
- pull vdrive water plugs (2)
- pull out rear and bow bag
-pull out impeller and inspect and relube
-air blow out heater lines if you have heater/blower and unhook lines.
-pull RV antifreeze in all three ballast pumps and blip switch to ensure it gets into impeller
-pour antifreeze in vent line of front hard tank so it gets into tank to prevent freezing left over water etc...

I'm sure I'm missing a few things and I'm sure sometimes I do more than necessary but it works for me.
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[Woody929]

Raptor will have a different process

[siv24]

Thanks Iceman, but like Woody said, it'll be different for the Raptor motor because it's a close coolant system. I know there has to be someone who has done this and can explain where all the plugs are at and what not. I did my old boat every year but it was similar to the above described.

I want to be sure that I don't miss anything.

[DFTR Josh]

Check your manual, it goes over all the details of what and where stuff is.

[siv24]

bump - Pulling the boat this weekend.

[CRAZy440]

Working on mine this week. Already drained the 4 drains listed in the manual. Going to pull in RV anti freeze into the power package cooling system just to make sure it's safe. Biggest question from me is how do I deal with the center hard ballast in my Craz. That tank does not empty all the way. I pulled in RV anti freeze into the rear ballast pump through the bag attachment. Can't do that with the center hard tank obviously.

Should I pull the rear pump cover, remove the hose and just pour antifreeze into the pump directly?

Then should I just pour a few gallons of antifreeze into the center ballast thru the IBS fill and drain hose?

Or instead, should I just pull in a few gallons of anti freeze using my fake a lake from the bottom inlet? Similar to how I will pull it into the engine cooling system?

Thanks in advance! BTW, WINTER COMES TOO SOON!


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