Just Wondering if anyone could get me started on winterizing my boat. This is the first winter for me as an owner of a REAL boat and I dont know where to start. Any tips would be greatle appreciated.It is a 2000 21SS with a 225 Ficht on it.
Just Wondering if anyone could get me started on winterizing my boat. This is the first winter for me as an owner of a REAL boat and I dont know where to start. Any tips would be greatle appreciated.It is a 2000 21SS with a 225 Ficht on it.
First off, add fuel stabilizer to the gas and take it to the lake to run it long enough to insure the stabilizer gets through the system.
Next, a lower unit lube change is in order and an impeller (water pump) if you're not 100% sure the one it has is less than 2 years old.
Fogging probably won't be necessary since the winter months in Ohio won't rule out some usage.
dont forget to grease your wheels too. You dont want any water stuck in the bearings. I grease up everything before and after. A little work before goes a lonnnngggggggggg way.
Oh ya and it helps to charge your batteries every month real quick too. Not too much just 2 amps or so.
Get yourself a manual for your motor if you do not have one, it is a must since it is a FICHT, the book will walk you through the winterizing process along with general maintenance, indexing plugs etc. Run only XD50 w/seafoam or XD 100 oil if your budget allows.
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ll get that done.