[C320-list] Winterizing - how long does it take you?

[Jon Vez]

Hi all,

Still lurking as a former 320er...just want to pass on another item for your winterizing checklists. If you have a Raymarine Speedo and plug, it is important to remove the plug or paddle wheel after you have hauled for a day or so to let it dry out. There have been issues with residual water remaining in the thru hull and cracking over the winter months. All new units now come with this warning. 

Regards,
Jon Vez C355 #17
(formerly C320 #582)

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On Nov 7, 2012, at 2:10 PM, Jeff Hare <catalina at thehares.com> wrote:

> We winterized everything in the water prior to haulout this year.  Oil change, engine antifreeze change, fresh water system drain, head lines and bilge pump lines was one evening after work, about 3-4 hrs start to finish.
> 
> I have a list and my 'system', so I am not sitting around while the oil drains, etc..
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> After taking the boat over to the haulout dock, I flush the raw water cooling system with pink stuff since the engine doesn't need to be run till spring.  (We walk the boat onto the haulout trailer).
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> Be sure to open all the thru hulls before freezing weather so water doesn't stay in the lines from when the boat was in the water and damage the valves.
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> Don't the newer mk II boats have a water system drain manifold in the bilge now?  Or am I thinking about the 350 or 355?  I use a shop vac to drain the lines and the water heater.
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> So far so good!
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> On Nov 5, 2012, at 2:23 PM, Dean Vermeire <dean at vermeire.us> wrote:
> 
>> It took me longer this year, since I also installed a water heater bypass.  Other than the bypass surgery, I probably spent four hours just doing the water system, head, air conditioner, and engine.  The hardest part is pulling supply lines off of their fittings to drain or fill.  My four hours did not include changing the oil or impeller, taking off the bimini or dodger, taking off the sails, or putting on the winter cover.  All told, I probably put the better part of three days in at the end of each season.
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>> How long does it take you to winterize?
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>> Just curious.
>> 
>> Dean Vermeire
>> Moonstruck II (#847)