Who's getting ready to "put it up"?
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Jimbo,
Say it ain't true. :smt089 I plan to keep mine in the water all year this time. We still get a couple nice days in the winter up here. (I hope)
Say it ain't true. :smt089 I plan to keep mine in the water all year this time. We still get a couple nice days in the winter up here. (I hope)
BrentJones
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We'll try to hold off until early November. Unfortunately I haven't been down since Labor Day, :smt009 and it isn't looking to good for the next weekend. Hopefully weather holds up for atleast one more trip.
leaving in a few minutes for last boating day of the season ( Brookville Lake - Ind. ) 75 & sunny today.....will winterize this week....going to pull and inspect my risers...hope it goes well.. .....Dave.
Alex D
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No way ... we'll boat thru December, even if it's a little cold ...
widowmaker
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Were waiting for the fall colors tour, this weekend or next. Hope the weather cooperates as well. Usually lay-up early early November.
JPSchmitty
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- Oct 4, 2006
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Today was the sad day for me. :smt089 Just dropped the boat off at the service shop about an hour ago.
Here in central Iowa, they are calling for a hard frost and possibly some overnight snow by the end of this week. Not exactly something to look forward too........
I truely envy those of you that live in the warmer parts of the country. I would love to be able to boat year-round.
Schmitty
Here in central Iowa, they are calling for a hard frost and possibly some overnight snow by the end of this week. Not exactly something to look forward too........
I truely envy those of you that live in the warmer parts of the country. I would love to be able to boat year-round.
Schmitty
Nehalennia II
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Snow? really.......I hope to keep her ready on the trailer and full of Anti freeze but ready for a few winter trips this year. We have heat and full canvas which really is nice. We do get a few cold snaps 20s and extreme is teens but I am looking forward to a few trips out this fall/winter
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brandnewtoboating
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I was starting to think of winterizing too, but after looking at Chucks site, I'm going with the full canvas and heater to extend the season as much as possible.
Alex-Can you go out on SML into Dec?
Alex-Can you go out on SML into Dec?
- Oct 3, 2006
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Put it up, no way, I will boat all the way through winter, 50 to 60 degree days, put on canvas and go. It is grrrrrrreeeaaaat livin in the South. :grin:
- Oct 4, 2006
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I'd like to be able to boat throughout the winter too, and nice warmer sunny days. But there are many below-freezing days during that period.
How do you guys go about keeping the block from freezing? Do you just drain it, or use anti-freeze? If anti-freeze, do you buy new anti-freeze each time you come back from a day out?
I was planning to use anti-freeze, since I'm afraid I'll have a hard time removing all the plugs, hoses etc. to drain completely. I bought this 11 year old boat this summer, now knowing what has been done to it in the past. The cost of anti-freeze could add up...
How do you guys go about keeping the block from freezing? Do you just drain it, or use anti-freeze? If anti-freeze, do you buy new anti-freeze each time you come back from a day out?
I was planning to use anti-freeze, since I'm afraid I'll have a hard time removing all the plugs, hoses etc. to drain completely. I bought this 11 year old boat this summer, now knowing what has been done to it in the past. The cost of anti-freeze could add up...
ridepate
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Well I am in the south too but I've got a winter lake-house, re-mod project going and dont want to have to worry about the temps and the boat, maybe next year when we've got a lift and the house is finished, I'll do some cold-weather boating too. I winterized yesterday and put her in the garage.......how many days till spring...???Yeah its a tight fit....
Jimbo
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SearayPaul
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Gunn
I think you have a 175. If you have a 3 liter in your boat winterization is easy? If so fog the carb and pull the drain plug in the exhaust manifold and the block. The little plugs are brass and take a 7/16 inch SIX point socket not a 12 point. Sooner or later the heads wear off. If the two plugs show wear replace them they are cheap. You do not want the heads worn off as they can be hard to remove. When you put them back in this spring snug them up. You do not have to stand on them when tighting them Ask me how I know.
Change the outdrive oil and motor oil also if it is time or you plan not to run the boat all winter. Lower the drive and your done.
Have a great day
Paul
I think you have a 175. If you have a 3 liter in your boat winterization is easy? If so fog the carb and pull the drain plug in the exhaust manifold and the block. The little plugs are brass and take a 7/16 inch SIX point socket not a 12 point. Sooner or later the heads wear off. If the two plugs show wear replace them they are cheap. You do not want the heads worn off as they can be hard to remove. When you put them back in this spring snug them up. You do not have to stand on them when tighting them Ask me how I know.
Change the outdrive oil and motor oil also if it is time or you plan not to run the boat all winter. Lower the drive and your done.
Have a great day
Paul
Gunn said:
Have you thought about a bilge heater? I had them add one when I had the shore power added to my 240SD.
SearayPaul
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Chuck
I have thought about that also as opposed to winterizing. What kind of bilge heater did you use and do you have a picture? I do not remember seeing the bilge heater in your pictures.
Do you drain the block or just run the bilge heater all winter? I did the winterization myself on the old boat but this is the first year with this boat. I will pay someone this year but would rather heat the bilge as opposed to being out of the water until April.
Thanks
Paul
I have thought about that also as opposed to winterizing. What kind of bilge heater did you use and do you have a picture? I do not remember seeing the bilge heater in your pictures.
Do you drain the block or just run the bilge heater all winter? I did the winterization myself on the old boat but this is the first year with this boat. I will pay someone this year but would rather heat the bilge as opposed to being out of the water until April.
Thanks
Paul
xravenx
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I'm doing the 210BR this weekend................after one last spin (I hope)
Sea Ray Paul, that is a nice looking ride you got there!
Have a nice day
John
Sea Ray Paul, that is a nice looking ride you got there!
Have a nice day
John
SearayPaul said:
Here is the bilge heater and the dual charger I've got in the 240. I don't winterize the engine, just the fresh water system. Bilge heater works great and get to have the lake all to ourself on the nice winter days. Well maybe some diehard fisherman may be out. :lol:
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I think it is the Exxtreme Bilge heater. Will have to look at it again to make sure what size. I'm thinking it is the 1500 0r 2500.
SearayPaul
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Chuck would you be concerned if the power went out that your block would freeze and then crack? Your weather is very similar to ours in SC so I wonder what your feelings are. We usually do not loose our power in the winter but on occasion we have had outages that lasted a five or six hours.
What would plan B be in the event of a power loss or a heater failure? That is my only concern at this point and is what is holding me back from installing the bilge heater.
John thanks for the remarks about the 240. I like the lines on your 210 also.
Thanks Paul
What would plan B be in the event of a power loss or a heater failure? That is my only concern at this point and is what is holding me back from installing the bilge heater.
John thanks for the remarks about the 240. I like the lines on your 210 also.
Thanks Paul
