Winterizing is the most important part of your boat maintenance. Follow these steps to help you along the way or talk to our service department about properly winterizing your boat to prevent any damage during the off season.
1. Pull boat out of water and thoroughly wash and clean. Flush pumps, toilet, and leave areas open to air dry. Pull plugs and make list of repairs for next season.
2. Fill fuel tank with fuel stabilizer and then with marine gas. Run engines long enough to so that mixtures fills fuel lines.
3. Flush out cooling system. Remove plug and drain engine with flushing kit. Pump back in Anti-freeze to prevent serious damage to motor.
4. Spray engine with fogging oil. Change lubricant in gear casing. change oil and oil filter.
5. Take a look at the prop. If there is damage it can cause other damage to the motor.
6. Refer to instruction manual and identify lubricant to spray down electrical terminals and fuse panels. Check out steering system and make necessary adjustments.
7. Cover boat with proper molded cover if storing outside.
If you are unfamiliar with these process speak to a professional at Marinemax 904-338-9970 to have your boat properly winterized. Proper winterizing can prevent costly maintenance at the beginning of your boating season next year!!
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