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

[dean at vermeire.us]

Thanks, Bill. I'll check it out.


Sent from Samsung mobilewflowe3 at aim.com wrote:
Dean,
The "T" is threaded with a garden hose type intake. It closes with a cap that is threaded for a garden hose. These are available at auto parts stores for use in flushing radiators and they are very inexpensive. I've had mine on for this years full season and have had no leaks. 

I added some photos in "bill lowes albums on the website.

Bill





-----Original Message-----
From: Dean Vermeire <dean at vermeire.us>
To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Tue, Nov 6, 2012 8:35 am
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Winterizing - how long does it take you?


Hi Bill,

That would be great!  I am mainly curious about the "T" fitting and how 
it is closed off when in normal use.

Thanks,
Dean

On 11/6/2012 8:19 AM, wflowe3 at aim.com wrote:
>   Dean,
> I may visit the boat this week and if so, I'll take a few pictures and put 
them on the web site. Fortunately, I don't have the head intake problem because 
I have a third water tank dedicated for that purpose so I never use raw water 
for flush water.
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> From: Dean Vermeire <dean at vermeire.us>
> To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Sent: Mon, Nov 5, 2012 3:46 pm
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Winterizing - how long does it take you?
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> Hi Bill,
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> Yes, those are two of the most painful.  The other one is the water
> intake for the head.  I have been thinking about putting a "T" fitting
> in, as you have done.  Sometime in the spring, I'll have to wander over
> to look how you have done it.  Either that, or while you are winterizing
> yours, I'll line mine up next to you and you can just keep on
> winterizing.  :)
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> On 11/5/2012 1:59 PM, wflowe3 at aim.com wrote:
>>    If I don't count putting on the cover (the hardest part) I probably spent
> about 3 hrs. I'm not sure which supply lines you pulled, but if you are 
talking
> about the engine raw water intake and AC intake those are a real PITA. After
> last year, I spliced a "T" fitting into each of them so I don't need to pull
> those off. That may be why I spent an hour less than you did.
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Dean Vermeire <dean at vermeire.us>
>> To: Catalina 320 List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>> Sent: Mon, Nov 5, 2012 1:23 pm
>> Subject: [C320-list] Winterizing - how long does it take you?
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>> 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?
>>
>> Just curious.
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>> Dean Vermeire
>> Moonstruck II (#847)
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