How Do You Winterize A Live Well?

How do you winterize a boat bilge pump?

Clean and dry bilges, and verify bilge pump operates properly. Pump out holding tank and add propylene glycol antifreeze to the head. Drain all systems that use water (water heater, freshwater system, shower sump, etc.) and replace with propylene glycol antifreeze as appropriate.

Do you need to run antifreeze through outboard motor?

You do not need to run antifreeze through an outboard, period. They’re designed to drain completely in the tilted-down position, and do not need an ounce of antifreeze.

Is Marine antifreeze toxic?

Marine antifreeze is non-toxic and often contains rust and corrosion inhibitors that protect your engine during the winter.

Do you need to winterize a bilge pump?

No need to winterize the pump…..it pulls water in from the bottom, so also drains effectively. As others have said, just make sure your plug is out and bow is raised to drain the boat.

How do I winterize my outboard motor?

Winterizing Your Outboard Motor

1. Drain the crankcase oil (Four-stroke motors)
2. Install a new oil filter (Four-stroke motors)
3. Filling the crankcase with new oil (Four-stroke motors)
4. Changing the lower unit gear oil.
5. Stabilizing the fuel.
6. Flushing the outboard with antifreeze.
7. Fogging the cylinders.

Is Prestone RV antifreeze safe?

Prestone RV Antifreeze is designed to winterize potable & seasonal water systems; RVs, Pools, Boats and seasonal homes. It is safe for use in all potable and seasonal water lines. It protects systems down to -100 F, extreme cold weather, with a No Burst Guarantee.

Can you drink RV antifreeze?

RV antifreeze is a specialized product, and is made to be non-toxic for the safety of you and your family. However, RV antifreeze is not completely safe to drink, and it’s always a good idea to clear your plumbing lines thoroughly should you choose to use this product.

Is it safe to put RV antifreeze in freshwater tank?

The RV Doctor’s Orders
It can be easier to pump it backwards through a faucet spout using a backflow kit with a hand pump, but it is totally acceptable to pour the antifreeze directly into the fresh tank and use the RV’s water pump to pump it throughout the system as well.

How much antifreeze Do I need to winterize my boat fresh water system?

Pour four to six gallons of West Marine Pure Oceans non-toxic antifreeze into your boat’s potable water storage tank.

How many gallons of antifreeze do I need to winterize my boat?

two gallons
Antifreeze, A Friend Indeed
Thanks. If you’re going to winterize a boat you’ll need around a five gallon bucket and two gallons of antifreeze to protect your engine and all related plumbing.

How much antifreeze Do I need to winterize my boat water system?

When water sputters from the outlets, close them and pour two or three gallons of nontoxic propylene glycol antifreeze (more if you have a hot water heater) into the tank. Note: If you drain the water heater and rig a bypass from the inlet to the outlet, you’ll save a lot of antifreeze.

How do you drain a freshwater tank on a boat?

It’s pretty straightforward, but be forewarned: it takes time. Drain the water system completely by opening all the faucets (hot and cold), and pump until the tank(s) are empty. Pour five or six gallons of non-toxic (propylene glycol) antifreeze into the tank.

How do you winterize a sailboat?

The Winterization Process Made Simple

1. Step 1: Drain the Fuel.
2. Step 2: Drain All Water from the System and Replace It with Antifreeze.
3. Step 3: Remove the Batteries.
4. Step 4: Remove All Other Extraneous Supplies.
5. Step 5: Perform Routine Cleaning.
6. Step 6: Inspect Your Sailboat for Repairs.
7. Step 7: Repair the Sails and Store Them.

How do you winterize a boat?

How To Winterize Your Boat

1. Step 1: Replace engine oil.
2. Step 2: Flush and drain cooling water.
3. Step 3: Stabilize fuel.
4. Step 4: Protect internal engine components.
5. Step 5: Replace gear oil.
6. Step 6: Grease and lubricate.
7. Step 7: Remove valuables.
8. Step 8: Clean and wax.

Can I put bleach in my boat holding tank?

Following pumpout, filling the holding tank with a 50/50 mix of bleach and water works great. Fill the tank with this, then pump-out at a shore station–not into the water, as bleach kills just about everything.

How do you winterize a marine engine?

How to Winterize a Boat

1. Start by prepping your engine; ensure all water has been drained and removed.
2. Apply corrosion protection to your engine.
3. Consult your owner’s manual for specific instructions, and complete fogging, if needed.
4. Add a fuel-stabilizing additive to your fuel system; then run the engine.

What is potable antifreeze?

Camco Winter Ban antifreeze is safe for all potable water systems, it is odorless, tasteless, with no mixing required. Winter Ban -50 provides pipe burst protection down to minus 50 degrees F. Winter Ban also prevents algae growth, stops water fouling and inhibits corrosion.

Do outboards self drain?

All outboards have a self-draining cooling system. There is no reason to start the motor with the notion that you are going to purge the last drops from the water pump housing.

Can outboard motors freeze?

A very popular question asked by a concerned boat owner, (mainly outboard motorboats) is Will A Boat Motor Freeze? The simple answer is yes. If the temperature is low enough, it can freeze. Water, oil and other engine related lubrication coupled with freezing temperatures is the main culprit for freezing a boat motor.

How do you winterize a 2 stroke outboard motor?

Fog the Engine

1. Remove the engine cover and find the carburetor’s air intake port.
2. With the engine running, spray a small amount of fogging oil into the intake. The engine will want to die, but keep it running by opening the throttle.
3. Continue to fog the engine until it dies.