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04.06.2021 4:58:51
below 32°F (0°C) may damage the batteries. [links]
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below 32°F (0°C) may damage the batteries. [links]
The deck areas around fittings may develop cracks and water can seep below and behind expanded openings and cracks. Water can seep in windows, between window seals, or between the window and the hull to cause damage and further leaks. [links]
Dirty oil contains acidic contaminants, and salt can cause a host of problems with corrosion. Leaving unchanged oil and an unflushed engine may not break your engine right away, but it can cause damage which may shorten the life of your engine or reduce its efficiency. Cleaning and fogging engines cuts these risks. more
Failure to disconnect all loads from the battery will discharge it, and leaving a discharged lead-acid battery in a freezing storage area is a certain recipe for damage. here
Raw water and fresh water cooled engines where the seawater lines are not drained can suffer from cracked parts, anything from heat exchangers to the engine block itself could crack and split open. Salt water will freeze, albeit at a lower temperature, and expand into closed spaces. If you are lucky, you’ll only blow a hose off its fitting or split it open, at worst you'll destroy the engine.
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Hey, Bondo, your right again. Air doesn't freeze. Thanks.<br /><br /> But condensation forming on unprotected metal parts, ie: empty engine blocks, is a pathway to rust and corrosion. And you never really remove ALL the water when you pull the block's drain plugs. [links]
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When choosing the time to winterize your boat, consider when you plan on using it last and how long you will have prior to your desire to store the boat. I here
When it comes to winterizing a boat, this is not a procedure that you want to miss. Taking time and effort to complete this process (or spending the relatively small amount of money to have it done for you) will save you loads when you return to your boat in the spring.
Of course, if you are knowledgeable and confident in how to winterize your boat yourself, this will save you the cost of labor from a professional. The professional cost is naturally adjusted based on the size and equipment on your boat. [links]
Winterizing a boat can cost up to $300 if you hire a professional to complete the process for you. This does not include the cost of boat storage during the winter. [links]
You have just finished an amazing season on the water full of wind-blown hair and sunkissed skin. The memories you made will undoubtedly be cherished by you and your loved ones for a lifetime.
Yes. Failure to do so could cause several problems that will cost you a tidy sum of money to fix. The problems include;
To make sure you do not forget, we will explain what happens if you don’t winterize your boat. [links]
Winter seasons can be detrimental to the lifeline of your boat. And if you live on the water during the warmer months of the year, then you need to ensure that you winterize your boat. But as is human nature, you can forget to winterize your boat.
As a guideline, refer to your manual to verify the manufacturer’s steps as to how you should winterize your boat. Some engines are not fuel stabilizer friendly. And adding it may damage your boat’s engine.