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How do you winterize a marine engine?
How to Winterize Different Boat Engines
- Fog the engine.
- Change the oil.
- Fill the engine block with antifreeze.
- Top off the fuel tank and stabilize the fuel.
- Drain the freshwater tank and water lines and protect them with antifreeze.
- Sanitation Systems.
How much does it cost to de winterize a boat?
You can expect to pay about $150 to have an independent boat mechanic winterize your boat for you. That’s not far of the cost of DIY winterization, which may make hiring a boat mechanic more attractive than doing it yourself. However, most mechanics will also charge you a travel fee.
How much antifreeze does a Mercruiser 3.0 take?
9 quarts or 8.5 Liters…. Straight From The Mercruiser Manual…..
At what temperature do you need to winterize your boat?
If you have an engine that is raw water cooled in freshwater from like a lake or a river and water is left in your lines, then the temperature would have to fall below 32 degrees Fahrenheit for several hours. When that happens, the water inside will begin to freeze which will lead to cracking the block.
How to winterize a 4.3 MerCruiser ( GM ) engine?
Winterizing a 4.3 Mercruiser (GM) engine. I show how to drain and Antifreeze in this video and make sure you are safe from freezing. Hope this helps. Josh Winterizing a 4.3 Mercruiser (GM) engine. I show how to drain and Antifreeze in this video and make sure you are safe from freezing. Hope this helps. Josh Skip navigation Sign in Search
What should I do with my MerCruiser in the winter?
Drain your gear lube and fill your drive with the correct lube (see WikiHow how to Change your Mercruiser Gear Lube). Some owners prefer to either lock or remove their stern drive unit. Many owners remove the boats battery and place on trickle charge over the winter in a safe ventilated area.
How long does a MerCruiser engine usually last?
Most people say average engine life of a 350/ 5.7 class engine in a tow boat is between 2000-2500 hours. Many go more. 700 hours on a 10-15 year old boat that is well kept is no big deal. I just bought a 1998 with 900 hours on it.
What’s the best way to winterize a boat?
Haul the boat out and clean the running gear, hull and sides. Remove your hull drain plug while stored on land. Run your engine on the garden hose with a good flushette to flush out any old salt water that might be sitting in the block and exhaust.