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Old 10-28-2014 | 09:26 PM
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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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Old 10-28-2014 | 09:30 PM
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I find that air is great at not freezing in the cooling passages of my engine.
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Old 10-28-2014 | 09:33 PM
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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
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Old 10-28-2014 | 09:37 PM
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Use better protection and don't worry about heating it. You'll sleep better.
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Old 10-28-2014 | 09:41 PM
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60 watt light bulb hung in between the engines.
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Old 10-28-2014 | 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Cole2534
I find that air is great at not freezing in the cooling passages of my engine.
I bet you live where it gets cold. Asked a guy 15 years ago from Alaska what they did and all he said was, "air don't freeze". Stabal in the gas tank, flush it, fog it, drain it, done
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Old 10-29-2014 | 08:14 AM
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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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Old 10-29-2014 | 08:31 AM
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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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Old 10-29-2014 | 08:32 AM
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I've been to more house fires caused by heating elements and lights than just about anything else. Make sure your insurance is up to date
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Old 10-29-2014 | 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by s022mag
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.
depends on the sun and daytime temps.quick answer,you'll be fine.alot of mass to cool.
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