Need anything this winter, give me a call. We have a whse. in Culpeper Va. and deliver.

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Don
800-764-5040

Don

will do, have a 01 7.4 merc out of a Baja helping customer figure out what to do, we are not interested in full rebuilds, too many problems.

WILL

There really isn't a geographic line that seperates " winterizing" from not winterizing. Basically, if it's freezing outside, winterize your boat ( not just engines ). It can't hurt

Here in Raleigh if you don't winterize, your done....Also, there is more to it than just draining the block. I have done it myself before, but now I have my boat winterized, not just the motors: oil changes, drain &antifreeze, inspect hoses and belts, lubricate and fog, clean and wax, jack up & block the axles to relieve stress on tires and springs....try to remember everything....& we only have 3-4 months off season. Florida is the only state on the east coast that is safe,imho.

It's going to be a high of 25 on fri. I hope that everyone has there boat winterized.

I know yours is!!

Yup I got all the water out ,all the oil is out Hell everything is out pistons,rods,crank,cam and the blocks are in the shop. The only good thing about winter is the beer stays cold.

Winterizing is more for me with 2 engines, generator, water system and a head. I don't do it myself so its over $1000 each year. No complaints about the costs but it would be nice to put that towards boat transport south and keep on running through winter.I guess we really need to go all the way to Florida to make it work. To go that far will be impractical for me but I would if I could.

or learn to do it yourself......
Central VA forcast for the next 2 days.....32 today, 12 tonight. 25 tomorrow, 5 tomorrow night. 30's Sat....then getting up to the 40's during the days.

Good Lord.

Winterizing for me - 2 engines, watersystem, head - do it myself - about 100 bucks, and 30 minutes.