winterize boat????

mucksoup · Outlaw Joined: 07 Jul 2009 Posts: 120 City: eugene

I Just bought a boat this summer. its a 2006 bayliner with a merc.
What all do I need to do to winterize it?

wrenchmonkey · Newbie Joined: 07 Jul 2009 Posts: 12

Get a service manual for your engine, it's invaluable.

mala1967 · Outlaw Joined: 04 Aug 2009 Posts: 155 City: Pepper Pike

what type of engine. is it outboard or a I/O

mucksoup · Outlaw Joined: 07 Jul 2009 Posts: 120 City: eugene

i/o merc

Brit Rider · Posted: Aug 14, 2009 5:15 am Post subject:

3.0, 4.3 or 5.0?

Winterizing isn't hard but its best done with a service too.

To winterise a boat all you need to do is drain the block of water and turn the engine over a couple times to shoot any remaining water out of the outdrive. the chuck a bottle of fuel stabilizer in the tank Job done.

Ideally though you will want to change oil, gear oil, impeller, fuel filter, oil filter and grease any joints, check gimble bearing etc etc. - This may be best left to your local marine mechanic.