[C320-list] dreaded winterization

[Andrew Santangelo]

Well I always had my marina do the work.  However here are the basics  
that happened:

* I drained all the water out of the system through the faucets until  
nothing came out (well maybe a few drops did).  I believe the marina  
disconnected hoses to complete any draining of residual water,  
including from hot water tank.
* Made sure all drains were EMPTY-free of water.
* Marina pumped out head
* Pink stuff went into the head, the bilge and water system
* I thoroughly cleaned the ice box and left it open

In the spring I would flush the water system with fresh water using my  
shore hook-up and through the tanks.  This would get everything out -  
the pink anti-freeze in particular.  Head was pumped out as was the  
bilge.

Do not forget to store you battery in a warm place.

Best Regards,
Andrew

C320 "Dawn Treader"
#333


On Aug 27, 2009, at 2:32 PM, wflowe3 at netscape.net wrote:

> Although I hate the thought of it, fall is coming and with it will  
> be my first 320 winterization. On my last boat, a Beneteau 281, I  
> was able to disconnect and bypass the water heater and use a small  
> compressor at the fresh water pump to blow out the fresh water lines  
> to the galley and head.? I never used the pink stuff in my fresh  
> water system. On my? 2008 320 (hull 1146) the water heater is under  
> the counter by the galley sink and I can only get to the hot water  
> "out" hose so I'm not sure I can bypass the water heater. If I  
> cannot, all the air from my compressor will be lost in the water  
> heater and I won't get the lines empty. Does anyone else winterize  
> without the pink stuff and if so, how?
>
> Any winterization tips for all systems will be appreciated.