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Title: Mercruiser Winterizing
Post by: Woodstock on December 05, 2008, 03:19:45 PM

Hi all  ;D,

I've been keeping the boat warm hoping for some chances to get out. Can anyone recommend a shop or traveling mechanic to winterize?

Thanks!

Title: Re: Mercruiser Winterizing
Post by: Last Call on December 12, 2008, 06:52:46 AM

Woodstock,

What type of motor and where is the boat at?

Title: Re: Mercruiser Winterizing
Post by: Woodstock on December 12, 2008, 09:15:04 AM

Mercruiser 488. Wall NJ.

Thanks!

Title: Re: Mercruiser Winterizing
Post by: Maritime Matt on December 14, 2008, 07:06:23 PM

I can winterize your motor and drive. Give me a call.

Matt
Task Marine 609-812-5195.

Title: Re: Mercruiser Winterizing
Post by: Hotrod on December 14, 2008, 07:14:01 PM

 whs

Title: Re: Mercruiser Winterizing
Post by: ped579 on December 15, 2008, 12:26:12 AM

Good Choice... t^

Title: Re: Mercruiser Winterizing
Post by: Woodstock on December 15, 2008, 01:46:49 PM

Will do. Thanks all! Wow,  ;D65 degrees outside today, maybe one more week....

Title: Re: Mercruiser Winterizing
Post by: Maritime Matt on December 16, 2008, 10:18:12 AM

Woodstock, I assume that  motor is fresh water cooled as I owned one. The block is protected with regular automotive type anti-freeze. On nights that continuously drop into the 20's,and daytime temps only reach the mid 30's,  you must drain that heat exchanger or it can crack.