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	Name:	Jim Dandy -
	Subject:	Winterizing Boat
	Date:	9/17/2008 1:27:06 PM

Sounds like you have a similar setup as me - 'toon with OB and runabout with I/O.

For the OB, I use the trim/tilt and run it up and down a few times to drain the water out.

For the I/O, I bought a winterizing kit from Overtons. It is basically an oval pan with a slot in the middle that fits around the foot, and clamps on just below the intake holes. I fill it up with water, then run the engine until its warm. This will open up the internal thermostat. Then I let the water out of the pan and refill it with antifreeze. Run the engine for a few more minutes so that the antifreeze is circulated through the engine and I'm done. Done this for several years now and never had a problem. Typically takes around three gallons of antifreeze.

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Winterizing Boat - Son of a Sailor - 9/16/2008 3:52:34 PM

Winterizing Boat - Jim Dandy - 9/17/2008 1:27:06 PM

Winterizing Boat - Mack - 9/17/2008 9:31:42 PM

Winterizing Boat - Son of a Sailor - 9/18/2008 9:35:44 AM

Winterizing Boat - Son of a Sailor - 9/18/2008 9:34:10 AM

Winterizing Boat - Jim Dandy - 9/18/2008 9:36:25 AM

Winterizing Boat - 4thelake - 9/19/2008 5:23:22 PM

Winterizing Boat - Jim Dandy - 9/22/2008 9:19:34 AM

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