Winterizing your boat

[strikezone31]

What are some of the preparations you do to winterize your boat?

[buckethead]

Saw this on a boating site:


Outboard Engine(s) - Flush engine with fresh water using flush muffs or similar device attached to the raw water pickup. Let all water drain from the engine. Wash engine down with soap and water and rinse thoroughly. Disconnect fuel hose and run engine until it stops. It is important to follow a step by step process (http://www.nissanmarine.com/techtalk/winterize.html) to make sure that all fuel is drained from the carburetor to prevent build-up of deposits from evaporated fuel. Use fogging oil in the cylinders to lubricate the cylinder walls and pistons. Apply water resistant grease to propeller shaft and threads. Change the gear oil (http://www.nissanmarine.com/techtalk/oilchange/index.html) in the lower unit. Lightly lubricate the exterior of the engine or polish with a good wax.

[seamonkey]

Fill your tank to avoid build up of condensation then add fuel stabilizer.

[crosseyedbass]

I remove all my valuables, electronics, flares, fire ext. and so forth. I clean them up and or replace if needed. I also turn all my cushions on their side to air vent.