[C320-list] Engine Muffler Winterizing

[Scott Thompson]

I use a hybrid of these methods which I think is easier than either of 
the methods described below:  I use the automotive flush connector and a 
short hose -- same as Warren.  But instead of a bucket, I use a funnel, 
like Jim.  Also, by running the hose through the portlight into the 
cockpit I can do this while watching the color of the exhaust water 
myself.  You need a bit longer section of garden hose for that.

On my boat I found it very difficult to disconnect the intake hose from 
the thru-hull because the run to the strainer is so short.  Plus the 
hose is stiff and you have to deal with hose clamps.  The flush 
connection is much easier.

Scott Thompson
Surprise, 653

Jim Sweet wrote:
> easier way to do it is to just drain the muffler (unscrew the petcock 
> and drain it into the bilge then close the petcock), disconnect the raw 
> water input line from the thruhull, put a funnel in the line and pour in 
> a gallon or so of pink antifreeze with the engine running until the 
> exhaust "water" is the pink stuff.  Been doing it for 8 years in upstate 
> NY where the winter temps get down well below zero.
> 
> Jim Sweet
> TGIF (Thank God It Floats) 901
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Warren Updike" <wupdike at hotmail.com>
> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 8:06 AM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Engine Muffler Winterizing
> 
> 
> Amanda Lu, after wrestling with this for three years, I finally cut the 
> hose
> at a convenient place and inserted an automotive flush connection. You can
> buy these at any auto store. It has a screw-on cap with the same threads as
> a garden hose. I have a short section of hose I attach to this connection
> and stick in a bucket of antifreeze (not the same stuff used for the 
> potable
> water system.)  It only takes about one minute of engine time for the 
> bucket
> to empty. I have someone outside to insure that the color is showing at the
> exhaust. Makes the job a no-brainer.
> 
> Warren & Pattie Updike
> Catalina 320, #62, "Warr De Mar"
> Middle River, Chesapeake Bay
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mike Ott [mailto:wmo48 at yahoo.com]
> Sent: Monday, September 07, 2009 10:11 AM
> To: Catalina 320 Association
> Subject: [C320-list] Engine Muffler Winterizing
> 
> Does anyone have any tips on winterizing the engine raw water muffler ?
> What about the exhaust lines ? Raw water feed to the engine ?
> Thanks in advance,
> Mike
> "Amanda Lu"
> #508
> 
> 

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Scott Thompson
Surprise, #653