Draining Block on 350 MAG

[NorCalGlenn]

Hey Folks!

I'm dying to take my (winterized) boat out, but there is a slight chance we could have one or two nights of high 20's/low 30's temperatures over the next 3 or 4 weeks. I keep my boat stored indoors, but as it's new I'd hate to destroy the engine!

in this video, the guy demonstrates how easy it is to drain the block (within the first minute of the video). Is that really all there is to it? I've been reading my Mercruiser manual, but it's a bit daunting to the "not-mechanically-inclined".

Advice is appreciated!

[video=youtube_share;oHz8ImndRkg]http://youtu.be/oHz8ImndRkg[/video]

 

[blaster]

Turn the blue knob counterclockwise until you feel it stop and water comes out the tube. Should be 3-4 gallons of water. After the water stops turn the blue knob clockwise until it stops. Be careful not to over tighten it. Should be good to go.

 

[NorCalGlenn]

Well, my engine dies not have that knob...but I still took it out, and will figure out how to drain it tomorrow. I HAD to get it out on the water today! But I definitely don't have that turn and drain set-up. :-(

 

[blaster]

If you don't have the single point drain you need to find the blue plugs and remove them to drain. At this point I wouldn't worry about it too much. A few hours at freezing won't be enough to cause damage. Most damage occurs during a hard freeze when temps stay below freezing for an extended period.

So how's it feel to have another 5 feet of boat? Night and day isn't it.

 

[NorCalGlenn]

Thanks for the advice! It feels a bit like I'm piloting the Titanic...but I'm sure I'll get used to it!

I mentioned over on the 230 SLX thread that it's LOUDER than I expected - or at least than what I'm accustomed to.

Hole shot is great, and it definitely throws out a much bigger wake at 18 to 22 mph!