[C320-list] winterizing/ oil change

[Rich Allen]

Hi Lou,
Just to add a couple of thoughts to your question:
Do the oil change while in the water - reason is so you can warm up the
engine first, which will let you get the oil out more quickly, especially
if using a vacuum tank.  You can do it once the boat is hauled, but it may
take 30 or 40 minutes for the oil to suck out.
I find it useful to empty the water tanks while the boat is floating.  The
tanks drain completely this way.  When the boat is in the cradle it may sit
with the bow higher and your tank may not completely drain.  You can
complete the winterization of the fresh water tanks and lines at this point
as well, or wait until on the hard.

Doing these tasks yourself are a great way to get to know more about your
boat and save some money in the process.

All the best,
Rich Allen
SV Destiny, 1995 #265

On Thu, Aug 29, 2024 at 8:55 AM STEPHEN BARRAR via C320-list <
c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:

> THIS will be my 4th year doing all that stuff, I watched a bunch of
> YOUTUBE video’s before doing any of it. I changed the oil while in the
> water…then I did the Water heater, air conditioner (brand new) water
> system, and engine. I told my wife I saved about $500 by doing it
> myself…she said did you do it right..I said I will know in April !!!
> Everything worked perfect in the spring !!!
>
> > On Aug 29, 2024, at 8:44 AM, Louis Friedman via C320-list <
> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> >
> > Hey all,
> >
> > Second winter coming up with our C320. last year I had the yard do all
> the
> > work other than removing sails and covering. Thinking about doing the oil
> > change, winterize stuff myself this year but I'm not particularly handy.
> I
> > did read the full summary someone posted on here a few years ago. It's
> > good.  Just worried I will miss something and royally screw up the
> engine!
> > Just to confirm, Boat in the water for oil change and out of the water
> for
> > winterizing engine and water?
> >
> > Lou Friedman
> > MissAdventure #623
>
> STEPHEN BARRAR
> parep160 at aol.com
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