Is it needed or not needed to winterize a boat for winter storage which is inside and heated?

Question

Is it needed or not needed to winterize a boat for winter storage which is inside and heated?

Answer 1

you'll probably want to drain the fuel or run it with some Sta-bil in it, but you don't need to anti-freeze the system if there's no chance of freezing temps. your owner's manual may have some tips for extended storage/warm climates such as flush cooling system with clean water, grease this and that/ etc.

Answer 2

Saturday Morning is correct Sta-Bil need to go into the fuel tanks.  The only other thing i do is to ck out the trailer. Make sure you greese the hubs and give it a once over.

Answer 3

You don't need to - but you should still do it.  It is really not that hard - drain all water from the engine and cooling system, add anti-freeze, spray some fogging fluid into the carb, add some fuel stabilizer...  I have heard many horror stories of people not winterizing their boats, putting them in heated storage, and a storm knocks out the power for a while, and your screwed...

Answer 4

Above have it covered. I would disconnect the battery and remove. Clean the outside with a little baking soda mixed in water to neutralize acid. Check water level. Clean the posts and connectors next spring before you re-install and check water level again. Keep a trickle charger on it or use a low AMP charger one day a month until spring.

Answer 5

It is always a good idea to drain the potty and all  water systems efore the winter. We use a cheap vodka in the fresh water system because it leaves a better taste than the pink stuff. I stain it green with food coloring. Change il , and winterize the cooling systm of the engine and you are set.