trdehmer
Member
Getting close to that time of the year when I need to place the boat into storage for the winter. I don't have a trailer, so marina does the work - the less I need to do, the more $ I save!
I do the typical which is flush the engine with RV Antifreeze, flush water and AC system, unplug batteries, change gear lube, stabil, oil/filter, fuel/water separator, grease fittings, fog engine.
Here is what I'm questioning and if it REALLY needs to be done (probably 80-100 hours on engine since 2015 season):
*Grease U-Joints/Engine Coupler (last done 2015 winterization).
*Replace Water Pump Impeller (last done 2015 winterization).
*Tune-up engine (never done, I can change spark plugs myself - but what about plug wires, rotor, distributor cap?). Fuel filter was done a couple years ago.
*Anodes (done this spring before dropping in fresh water lake - there is definitely Anode material still left - but I'm not positive how to detect when they are worn?)
Looking for honest opinions/experience please.
I do the typical which is flush the engine with RV Antifreeze, flush water and AC system, unplug batteries, change gear lube, stabil, oil/filter, fuel/water separator, grease fittings, fog engine.
Here is what I'm questioning and if it REALLY needs to be done (probably 80-100 hours on engine since 2015 season):
*Grease U-Joints/Engine Coupler (last done 2015 winterization).
*Replace Water Pump Impeller (last done 2015 winterization).
*Tune-up engine (never done, I can change spark plugs myself - but what about plug wires, rotor, distributor cap?). Fuel filter was done a couple years ago.
*Anodes (done this spring before dropping in fresh water lake - there is definitely Anode material still left - but I'm not positive how to detect when they are worn?)
Looking for honest opinions/experience please.