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09-21-2017, 04:51 AM #1
2007 LSV winterize short list of must do's?
I am trying to figure out the least I can get away with doing to winterize because $ is short right now and we just didn't use it much this year.
2007 LSV
Only put 20 hours on it this summer
It is stored in an attached garage
Last winterize they changed spark plugs, impeller, battery, oil/filter
I am looking for a short list of must do's is all.
Thanks!2007 Mobius LSV - Sold
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09-21-2017, 08:17 AM #2
Drain the block and water cooled exhaust manifolds.
Change oil and oil filter.
Pull the impeller and store it for the winter.
Pull the battery and store it indoors.
Do everything you can to ensure boat's interior and bilge are dry. Pull the cushions and open hatches. Run a fan. When sure everything is dry, close it up.
Others may have a few more suggestions.Last edited by deerfield; 09-21-2017 at 08:21 AM.
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09-21-2017, 09:25 AM #3
My 2006 LSV was very easy to winterize.
While draining don't forget the heater, if you have one.
The whole process minus changing the oil can be done in under 30 minutes.2017 Centurion Ri237
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09-22-2017, 02:15 AM #4
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09-22-2017, 11:43 AM #5Senior Member
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To spread the expense a bit, just change the oil in spring.
If you used dino oil, would be good to change every season. If you used synthetic, you could stretch that until 50 hours. Dino oil is best changed at least annually even if you don't hit the engine hour intervals.2004 Mobius LS - hooked on footin'
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09-22-2017, 01:06 PM #6Senior Member
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1/4" pipe plug on each side to drain the block.
Connecting hose at the rear of the manifolds screws apart to drain them.
Two 1/4" drain plugs on the v-drive.
Plug on the passenger side of the muffler.
Blow out ballast hoses.2005 Mobius LSV
325 EFI
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09-22-2017, 10:53 PM #7
Drain the engine, heater and shower. Treat the gas. Put a tender on the battery. I change oil every couple of years and have less than 50 hours since the last change. Getting the water out is the priority.
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09-23-2017, 03:07 AM #8
this minus the impeller and treat the gas. you can do all this including treating the gas for around $50 and be ready to go next spring. spend $15 on a good 12pack and get a buddy that has a mechanical background to assist you and it's a few hours of work total counting the research on the moomba forums to drain and change it all.
I never winterized an impeller in 10 years of boat ownership. I just replaced every other spring and never had an issue. your results may vary.'06 Supra Launch 20SSV-gone but never forgotten
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10-03-2018, 08:40 PM #9Junior Member
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10-04-2018, 10:07 AM #10
I can't remember exactly where it is on the 325. On the engine itself there will be two hoses both 3/4 inch I believe, one goes to the heater and one is the return, basically they make a loop from the engine through the heater and back to the engine. On my LS3 motor they are on the Port side of the engine towards the top rear. The process I follow to drain is rudimentary, essentially I take off one hose and put my mouth on the hose and blow, if you do this after you open up your engine block drain plugs that water will come out your engine. Do this a few times until you are comfortable knowing you got all the water out.
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