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Thread: Winterization procedure
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10-08-2008, 01:26 PM #1
Winterization procedure
I do have the Indmar manual but I find it hard to understand perfectly.
How do you guys winterize your boats? I don't trust my local dealer (non moomba) so i will be doing it myself tomorrow. I will be paying to have the boat wrapped though.
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10-09-2008, 09:25 PM #2
Deaf- Do a search for "winterization". You'll find all kinds of methods and suggestions. How you winterize is sort of dependent on where you live. Bottom line, you'll want to make sure you get as much water out of the boat/motor/heater core/Vdrive as possible. Hope this helps.
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10-09-2008, 10:20 PM #3
Somebody not too long ago put up a huge 50 point or so checklist of everything you could ever dream of for winterization. Run the search recommended above and you should find it.
My Mom said I'm not allowed to get wet!
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10-09-2008, 11:08 PM #4Senior Member
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The post you are talking about was done by Cab in https://forum.moomba.com/showthread.php?t=6534
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10-21-2008, 05:40 PM #5Junior Member
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winterization
I am looking at the current thread and have viewed the great information by Cab. I have a 2001 Outback LS that I will be winterizing this weekend(at least planning it). I know my engine sits differently, but is everything else fairly the same? Also I have a question about antifreeze. Do any of you use for a just in case and if so where do you add?
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10-21-2008, 07:20 PM #6Senior Member
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I add some at the intake hose which i disconnect at the bottom behind the motor. Fill untill running through motor,then open up and drain out. this way hopefully the little bit still in motor etc is antifreeze not water.
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10-21-2008, 08:31 PM #7Junior Member
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I have an 02 outback, and have always added where the the thermostat sits, pull the thermostat up and add, and never had a problem.
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10-22-2008, 02:57 PM #8
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10-23-2008, 06:57 PM #10Senior Member
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I agree a little water is probably fine. Unfortunately my boat is stored outside in my backyard,tarped etc. Our winters can vary in temps from -35 celsious to +20 and you can add wind factors to both of those temps so i just like to play it safe and get all or almost all water out and just have antifreeze in there.