Winterize VS Heater ?

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11-06-2023, 07:24 PM

mikecopey

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Winterize VS Heater ?

Can I get some opinions on installing a Bilge Heater instead of winterizing please ?

96 Searay Sundancer 240
5.7L Merc Alpha 1
Covered Lift

Smith Mountain Lake, Roanoke VA
Avg 28 degrees low temp in winter

Considering Xtreme Heater 400watt

Thanks !

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11-07-2023, 07:41 PM

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Don`t winterize, start a thread on new engine rebuilds now so you know what to buy next spring.

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11-06-2023, 07:27 PM

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As I just said in another thread - it takes 10 minutes and about $20 per motor to winterize. Why risk it. Power outage and you’re screwed.

crazy not to winterize….

im in SE Va on the coast and stored inside…..

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11-06-2023, 08:37 PM

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Always winterize.
Brother didn't. Renter of the space above the garage moved out, didn't tell anyone. Furnace ran out of oil. Froze the apartment and garage. cracked the block on a 4.6. $$$

My boat lives in a heated garage. Both engines are winterized.

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11-06-2023, 08:40 PM

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I would not even BEGIN to consider NOT winterizing at Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia. I'm very familiar with the area, and you definitely want to winterize.

11-07-2023, 07:28 AM

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Winterize Period Don't Take The Chance

11-07-2023, 07:41 PM

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Don`t winterize, start a thread on new engine rebuilds now so you know what to buy next spring.

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