I have never winterized my boat, as it has always been done by the marina. I want to start the engine while it is on stands so I have purchased a set of water muffs to flush the engine. Do I have to do anything to the motor prior to firing it up other than install the muffs and turn on the water? Are there any plugs or anything that I need to worry about or will the pink stuff just flush out when I start the engine? Thanks in advance for your advice.
Making boat ready for launch
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rcknecht
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When the marina winterized your boat they may have disconnected some hoses. Visually check the engine, before you start it, to see that everything was put back togother and tight. Turn the water on and turn the key. Visually check the engine when it is running and listen for sounds that are not normal. Let it run until the it reaches the 160-170 degrees... That's all I would do...
Sundancer
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- Jul 20, 2005
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- Boat Info
- 34 year old CLASSIC 300 DA, towed almost anywhere behind the Duramax Dually Crew Cab.
- Engines
- 16 cyl, 700 cu. in./Alpha I's
Most places will attach a plastic bag to the steering wheel. It has the plugs or hose clamps they removed that need to be installed prior to starting the motor. If your boat is FWC, they may just run the pink stuff through. As mentioned above, check for loose hoses, drain plugs, garboard plug etc.. If water is coming out where it shouldn't then you'll know!
skibum
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Make sure that they didn't bypass the water heater. Look for a red or blue hose that should be going to the heater looped over to the other water line instead. The other water line that should be going to that spot should be hanging somewhere close by.
Make sure your bilge is dry before they launch you. Within a minute or two of your boat hitting the water for the first time, get on board, open the hatch, and look for leaks. Start your engine with the hatch still open and check for leaks again. If it stays dry you're good to go.
Make sure your bilge is dry before they launch you. Within a minute or two of your boat hitting the water for the first time, get on board, open the hatch, and look for leaks. Start your engine with the hatch still open and check for leaks again. If it stays dry you're good to go.
A Rather Strong Mojito
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quoted for truth. i didn't do this and it smelled like a godawful cow turd for awhile.
wvsundancer
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they most likely "fogged" the engine so get ready for some smoke at start up.
