poormonkey
New Member
- Jan 9, 2007
- 156
- Boat Info
- 290 Sundancer 2001
- Engines
- Twin 5.0 w Bravo 3's
Well, I started my winterizing since I wanted to do this myself. Well, all but dealing with the bravo III drives. I am going to take them to a local shop and have them pull them, inspect, grease, and change lube. I think they charge $150 a drive plus the cost of the lube. I had a few simple questions, that I wonder if someone can give me feedback on them.
- If I run a cocktail mix in the fuel filter with the 2 stroke oil in it. Do I still need to pull the plugs and spray the rust inhibitor into each cylinder? Most the marine shops that offer winterizing, they just offer the cocktail solution, and I don't think any of them pull the plugs and spray with rust inhibitor.
- What is the best to clean the bravo drives with? I have heard use "Limeaway Bathroom Cleaner". Anyone recommend something to clean them up?
- Is it ok to store the canvas on the boat if it is down below in the cabin during storage? Or is it best to leave that at home some where warmer?
- I have read to remove all gear from the boat. Does anyone leave anything on their boat? Dishes, towels, sheets?
- Does anyone actually remove their fire extinguishers from the boat while it is being stored?
Can someone tell me when you get a bigger boat, is there more room in the engine compartment to work on things? I felt like only a smurf could get around down there without one hitting their head, getting a cut on a knee, finger, etc...
- If I run a cocktail mix in the fuel filter with the 2 stroke oil in it. Do I still need to pull the plugs and spray the rust inhibitor into each cylinder? Most the marine shops that offer winterizing, they just offer the cocktail solution, and I don't think any of them pull the plugs and spray with rust inhibitor.
- What is the best to clean the bravo drives with? I have heard use "Limeaway Bathroom Cleaner". Anyone recommend something to clean them up?
- Is it ok to store the canvas on the boat if it is down below in the cabin during storage? Or is it best to leave that at home some where warmer?
- I have read to remove all gear from the boat. Does anyone leave anything on their boat? Dishes, towels, sheets?
- Does anyone actually remove their fire extinguishers from the boat while it is being stored?
Can someone tell me when you get a bigger boat, is there more room in the engine compartment to work on things? I felt like only a smurf could get around down there without one hitting their head, getting a cut on a knee, finger, etc...
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