Do I have to winterize my boat?...

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itsjohny

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My jet boat is in a barn that insulated and closed in.. has heat and cool, not on when were not there though. Do i need to winterize my block??
 
Crusader

Crusader

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Depends on where you live and when you plan on using again. I'd winterized it just for a peice of mind.
 
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Disturbed

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I would.  Just to be safe.  An ice storm can knock your power out and then you're screwed.  My 2 cents.
 
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jimsplace

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KONA said:
it would be a good idea to prep it for cold weather,  certainly cheaper than a rebuild
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If it gets cold enough to freeze the motor and water manifolds, it will cost more than a rebuild.  It could be a replacement cost.
 
spd500

spd500

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If you don't winterize it you might get to buy a faster motor in the spring  jump.gif jump.gif
 
Crusader

Crusader

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itsjohny said:
i live 10 min from tawakoni.. Was pretty damn cold here last night!
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It was 21F in McKinney last night....I know it had to have been that cold where you were. Man, I'd winterize it for sure...... You guys have a lot of trees and like what was mentioned above, one ice storm and the power lines are down.....then you have a frozen/cracked block. I'm glad i did mine two weeks ago....... especially with a 21F reading on the thermometer this morning. Holy crap that was cold!
 
Knotty Girl

Knotty Girl

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Crusader said:
itsjohny said:
i live 10 min from tawakoni.. Was pretty damn cold here last night!
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It was 21F in McKinney last night....I know it had to have been that cold where you were. Man, I'd winterize it for sure...... You guys have a lot of trees and like what was mentioned above, one ice storm and the power lines are down.....then you have a frozen/cracked block. I'm glad i did mine two weeks ago....... especially with a 21F reading on the thermometer this morning. Holy crap that was cold!
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Ya'll build a big 'ol fire and warm that area up before I get up there this weekend.  :smile20:
 
Crusader

Crusader

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Knotty said:
Crusader said:
itsjohny said:
i live 10 min from tawakoni.. Was pretty damn cold here last night!
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It was 21F in McKinney last night....I know it had to have been that cold where you were. Man, I'd winterize it for sure...... You guys have a lot of trees and like what was mentioned above, one ice storm and the power lines are down.....then you have a frozen/cracked block. I'm glad i did mine two weeks ago....... especially with a 21F reading on the thermometer this morning. Holy crap that was cold!
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Ya'll build a big 'ol fire and warm that area up before I get up there this weekend.  :smile20:
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Highs in the upper 40's and low's in the mid 30's......I recommend bringing a coat Knotty.....just sayin'!!!
 
Knotty Girl

Knotty Girl

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Crusader said:
Knotty said:
Crusader said:
itsjohny said:
i live 10 min from tawakoni.. Was pretty damn cold here last night!
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It was 21F in McKinney last night....I know it had to have been that cold where you were. Man, I'd winterize it for sure...... You guys have a lot of trees and like what was mentioned above, one ice storm and the power lines are down.....then you have a frozen/cracked block. I'm glad i did mine two weeks ago....... especially with a 21F reading on the thermometer this morning. Holy crap that was cold!
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Ya'll build a big 'ol fire and warm that area up before I get up there this weekend.  :smile20:
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Highs in the upper 40's and low's in the mid 30's......I recommend bringing a coat Knotty.....just sayin'!!!
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I am going to a nice warm place/ ice rink. :smile20: :smile20: :smile20:
 
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itsjohny

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hmmmm a new motor... doesnt sound to bad jump.gif  jk jk    going to do it this weekend, i check the temp in there the other night when it was 25, it was only 47 in the barn but i will still winterize it for sure!
 
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HellinnFrnt

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please use biodegradable RV antifreeze so you don't kill any fish at the lake or local animals ... no matter how well you drain it there is always a little left in the block ... auto type is reusable though  ...  think.gif
 
Crusader

Crusader

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HellinnFrnt said:
please use biodegradable RV antifreeze so you don't kill any fish at the lake or local animals ... no matter how well you drain it there is always a little left in the block ... auto type is reusable though  ...  think.gif
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If you decide to use regular antifreeze, be sure to go to lake Dallas when you start your motor for the first time next spring.....Helln will appreciate that. Lol
 
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