Boat winterizing

[RockyRR]

Can anyone recommend a good company/person who does on-site boat winterizations? I used to have my boat winterized by the marina, but now I keep it permanently at a slip on a lift.

Thanks

 

[Mikeinsmd]

Can anyone recommend a good company/person who does on-site boat winterizations? I used to have my boat winterized by the marina, but now I keep it permanently at a slip on a lift.

Thanks

Simple enough to do yourself. What kind of boat & engine?

 

[RockyRR]

It's a 21' walk-around with a Yamaha Four Stroke 150 outboard.

 

[desertrat]

It's a 21' walk-around with a Yamaha Four Stroke 150 outboard.

Nice directions with pictures on the site below. I always do the lower unit oil change in the spring though. Don't forget the porta john.
winterizing

 

[Mikeinsmd]

Nice directions with pictures on the site below. I always do the lower unit oil change in the spring though. Don't forget the porta john.
winterizing

Excellent site!!!

For added protection, you can get one of these from Boatersworld. It ensures no water is left in the engine. A must for inboards. http://www.boatersworld.com/product/178050035.htm

 

[poster]

Can anyone recommend a good company/person who does on-site boat winterizations? I used to have my boat winterized by the marina, but now I keep it permanently at a slip on a lift.

Thanks

How about shrink wrapping, any good/resonable people out there?
Can you buy the supplies or does someone have to come out?

 

[RockyRR]

Thanks folks! I'd be interested in shrink-wrapping, too.

One other thing, am I correct in assuming that all the water on my outboard will drain out and anti-freeze is not needed?

 

[willie]

It is self draining (the engine)
There really isn't anything to do on that boat except a cover to prevent the snow from accumulating.
The thing I especially liked about the outboard vs. inboard was that you could hop into it in January, take a cruise, put it back on the lift and forget about it until the next clear day.

 

[RockyRR]

Good point, Willie.