Heated bilges
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From: williamsport pa
Let's hear about what some of you guys have rigged up to keep those big blocks toasty I plan on winterizing the boat this week end with pink -50 antifreeze but was going to add a heating element for some added piece of mind
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From: hampstead nh
in 15 years ive winterized 1000 s of boats with -50 below pink and they all sat outside never a problem ,I see no need to do anything else
unless your in Alaska .the worst the pink stuff does at - 30 is get slushy .id be more worried if you put a heater or a light bulb in it all winter
unless your in Alaska .the worst the pink stuff does at - 30 is get slushy .id be more worried if you put a heater or a light bulb in it all winter
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From: Pasadena, MD
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From: Blaine, TN
Do Not Add Heat........The cool Metal Engine and Warm air will make Condensation, Everything will Rust, Even if its painted or coated, Trust Me.... I have used Light bulbs & Heaters..Just use Anti-Freeze or drain everything..
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I'm having difficulty locating my port side block plugs on both motors. This weekend it's suppose to get below freezing for 2 nights. In case I don't get my winterization done before should I throw a light in at night or will it take more then just 2 nights dipping below 32 degrees.
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I'm having difficulty locating my port side block plugs on both motors. This weekend it's suppose to get below freezing for 2 nights. In case I don't get my winterization done before should I throw a light in at night or will it take more then just 2 nights dipping below 32 degrees.



