winterization?

[merk1]

First year with a boat,220 inboard,when would you think a person should stop putting it in the water and get it winterized,would love to do some late fall fishing still but I want to play it safe so I have one for next year to.Please help.

[PlayDoh]

Blasphamy!!! Burn him at the steak!!!

The man who's mind is on winter in late August.. Doesn't do enough fishing!!!

[merk1]

I know it sound foolish of me asking that question this early in the year,I plan on doing alot more fishing yet.But remember it is lovely Alberta.I am just wondering at what temp's I should start thinking about protecting my boat as I have never had one before.If I could I would even break the thin ice late in the fall to get out for some cold water pike and walleye,but like I said I would like to have a boat in the spring.

[Buckhead]

If this is a new boat the engine manufacturer will provide cold weather and winterizations instructions in the Owners Manual.

If you do not have an Owners Manual you can view or download one at the manufacturers website.

[PlayDoh]

I'm not sure it applies to inboards, but with outboards you need to clear the water from the Impeller (water pump) in the lower leg. To do so you just turn the motor over a couple rotations. I do so by hand since its only a 50 hp, I also park the boat on an incline for the night with the plugs out since I have a small leak through the floor.

As BuckHead mentioned, get yourself a manual. Also check out Iboats.com http://www.iboats.com, tons and tons of boating info there. If you plan on doing any work to your motor yourself, get a manual for that also. Theres quite a few mantiance things you can do, so even a general mantaince book if your new is a good buy.

[PlayDoh]

http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/winterupdate.htm
http://www.brownsmarina.com/tech-winter-outboard.html
http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=158078

[merk1]

Thank's alot guy's that's sure alot more info than I thought I would ever get,lot's of help thank's again.I bought the boat new in the spring from rayburn marine and they will winterize it for $200,a little steep but then I know it's done right,and on their hand's if something goes wrong.Again thank's guy's.

[Off in the Bushes]

If you are going to do it yourself remember to check the tail oils for water etc.

[hayseed]

200.00 isn't that steep merk, I know of a few that are alot more, get 'er done, and that will be a piece of mind all winter long. I have a 200 horse inboard also, I take it in every year for winterizing.

[FUGARWE]

Merk1 I run Rayburns Marine and if you just give my service manager a call she can give you the info you need, and keep an open appointment for you, just give us 24 hours notice and we will get her in for you. Thanks for the business and if you have any problems or concerns just pick up the phone and call me direct, and I will take care of you. Cheers!

[PlayDoh]

they will winterize it for $200,a little steep

Yup, you are new to boating. lol.

[merk1]

Ya I know,I'm new,In the beginning of the year I had alot of stupid question's but they all got answered.That's why I like this site it does'nt matter how much experience you have,or how foolish you sound,somebody is willing to help.Your site had alot of info playdoh thank's.You should of seen me try to load a 3000lb,18ft boat for the first time on the trailer(americas funniest video for sure)had the boat high centered on the fender sideways,at the time not so funny but we all have a laugh now.I now look like a pro,somewhat,just drive it right up on the trailer nice and straight.Thank's again guy's.