Cold nights ahead
 

I am not planning on fully winterizing the boat until at least Dec 1st, Black Fish are fun ;D.
Are there any steps I should be taking with my engine/boat to get through the freezing nights until then? I figured I would pour some antifreeze into the hatches and bilge area to prevent freezing, but not sure if I should be doing anything else.
Thanks!

Re: Cold nights ahead
 

I/O OR OB?

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OB, sorry

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I don't think it's necessary to put anti-freeze in hatches and such. Do they ever totally fill w/water?

What state do you live in?

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They dont totaly fill, but they do get puddles in them. I am in RI, so it doesn't get really cold until Jan/Feb, but we do get nights below freezing.

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My wife tells me that often. ::)

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do you keep her in the water or on the trailer? in the water i would say maybe a little antifreeze in the bilge, on the trailer keep her tilted back and the plug out ;D

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....what Cy said and tilt the motor down too. If you leave it up water can hold in the lower unit and freeze.

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I 2nd all said above and emphasize BR's suggestion...tilt boat up so it drains, then nothing to puddle...and tilt motor down after each use to drain thoroughly and store w/ motor tilted down also...been following this for years w/ no problem... ;) :D ...

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Good advice on lowering your motor. When I bought mine the owner had the motor raised so that he could raise the front end higher. Water stayed in the water pump and froze. I had to replace all of the pumps components. Once you have your motor lowered turn it over quickly, don't start, this will help expell any remaining water.

Winterizing an Evinrude E tec, 3 quick turns of the key and your winterized! Billy Mac ;D