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Originally Posted by josrulz
Thanks for the tips. I can't winterize the engine before haul-out, because the boat yard is not where I keep the boat. So I need the engine to get to the yard. But the other stuff I could do beforehand and may indeed do. Thanks again.
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Is there any way the haul-out yard could give you a few hours in the water so you can winterize the engine? It's so much easier/better to do while in the water and a major hassle when out. Many marinas have a "stand-by" slip immediately adjacent to the travel lift.
If you do it after haul-out, you'll need a water source in order to run the engine to warm the oil, and after the oil is changed to circulate the fresh oil over the engine parts for winter lay-up. Also, check carefully under the boat to make sure there are no jackstand pads or support chains where they could cause trouble while the engine runs or if the transmission inadvertently engages.