Originally Posted by
cadunkle
I normally drain water (pull all plugs), then run 4-5 gallons antifreeze through it after pulling thermostat, then pull all plugs again, clean bilge, remove all water, clean etc. and leave plugs out block drained until spring. Paranoid maybe but it makes me feel safe.
This year I think I'll be pushing past when we get freezing temps at night. What do I do with boat stored outside covered up? Not worry abotu a dip below freezing overnight and do nothing? Run it to temp at sunset and leave it to stay warm overnight? Drain block after every use? Drain block and pull all hoses for raw water pump and heater? I don't know? Don't want issues from freezing but being as I want to push this season it makes it difficult not having heated storage before I winterize.
I always figure that if it's not cold enough to freeze a pail of water solid, it's not cold enough to freeze your boat. That being said -- if you have electricity, a small 110v heater would be cheap insurance and keep it plenty cozy under that cover.
Former owner of a 1987 Supra Saltare. Current owner of a Malibu 23LSV.