Winterizing

Why Winterize?

Winterizing your boat will not only preserve it through the winter months but will ensure a smooth start for the coming season. Every boater knows that the worst wear you can put on a boat is no wear at all. Unfortunately for most Northwest boaters, winter use is not an option. Without the proper preparation, storage for long periods of time may cause internal pars of the engine and transmission to rust due to lack of lubrication.

The average raw water cooled engine can hold up to 15 gallons of water internally, which when frozen can freeze and crack the engine block causing a very expensive and time consuming repair.

Winterizing your boat is both preventative maintenance as well as a chance to evaluate any wear or potential problems caused by the previous seasons use.

Types of Winterizations:

Sterndrive Winterizations:

Basic Winterization -
Includes: Salt Away Ran through System to Prevent Rust and Corrosion, Fuel Stabilizer Added, Engine Fogged, Drain all Raw Water Areas, All Fluid Levels Checked, Test Anti-freeze.

Economy Winterization -
Basically the same program as the Full Winterization, without the Outdrive Removal.

Full Winterization -
Includes: Salt Away ran through system to prevent rust and corrosion, Drain, Pressure Test? Refill Lower Unit Grease, Pull Drive; Inspect Gimble Bearing and Grease U-Joints, Check Engine Alignment, Reinstall Drive with New Gasket? O Rings, Pull Prop? Lubricate Shaft, Inspect Prop, Grease Drive Fittings, Add fuel stabilizer, Drain Engine Oil, Replace Oil? Oil Filter, Replace Fuel Filter Separator if Applicable*, Lubricate Steering, Fog Engine, Drain all Raw water areas, Cover Carburetor, Disconnect Battery Where Applicable, test Anti-freeze

Inboard and V-Drive Winterizations:

Economy Winterization –
Includes: Salt Away ran through system to prevent rust and corrosion, Add Fuel Stabilizer, Test Anti-freeze, Run/Fog Engine, Drain Raw Water Areas, Check all Fluid Levels.

Full Winterization -
Includes: Salt Away ran through system to prevent rust and corrosion, Add Fuel Stabilizer, Drain Engine Oil, Replace Oil and Filter, Replace Fuel Filter Separator if applicable, Fog Engine, Drain All Raw Water Areas, Test Anti-freeze.

Outboard Winterizations:

2 Stroke Motors:

Basic Winterization -
Includes: Stabilize Fuel, Run/Fog, and Check all Fluids.

Full Winterization -

The Full Winterization Includes: Run/ Fog, Check Spark and Compression, Replace Gear Lube, Grease Zerks and Prop Shaft, Fuel System Service and Stabilize. Check all Fluid Levels.

4 Stroke Outboard Motors:

Full Winterization Includes: Run/ Fog, Drain All Raw Water Areas, Change Oil and Filter, Grease Prop Shaft, Grease Zerks Fuel System Service and Stabilize, Check all Fluid Levels, Change Gear Lube.

Additional Services -

Water System Winterization:

Head System Winterization:

Note: (Must be empty)

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