What do I need to winterize my inboard boat motor?

How To Winterize an Inboard Boat

  1. Warm the Engine to Winterize Inboard Boat.
  2. Fill the Tank to Winterize Your Inboard Boat.
  3. Add Antifreeze to Winterize Your Inboard Boat.
  4. Spray the Engine with Fogging Oil.
  5. Winterize Your Boat with an Oil Change.
  6. Clean & Spot Check Everything.
  7. Store Your Boat with SecurCare Self Storage.

What supplies do I need to winterize my boat?

Boat Winterization Checklist & Products

  • Antifreeze and Kits. Boat Shrinkwrap and Accessories.
  • Boat Covers. Boat Stands and Dollies.
  • Fuel Treatment and Fogging. Fuel Filters.
  • Engine Lube and Oil Change Pumps. Oil Filters.

Do you need to put antifreeze in an inboard motor?

You should use antifreeze to winterize your boat if you have an inboard engine or any systems with pipes or that carry water. You should also consider using it in your bilge. For outboard motors, you don’t have to use antifreeze.

How do you de winterize an inboard outboard?

How to De-winterize Your Boat

  1. Take the Tarp Off. Before you do anything, you need to get the tarp or covering off your boat.
  2. Check the Engine.
  3. Refill the Cooling System.
  4. Check Water Pumps and Thermostats.
  5. Check Cables and Hoses.
  6. Check Your Battery.
  7. Clean the Distributor.
  8. Check the Fuel System.

Can you use RV antifreeze in a boat engine?

RV antifreeze and marine antifreeze are chemically the same. For most parts of winterizing your boat, RV antifreeze can absolutely do the job for a boat.

Can you use regular antifreeze to winterize a boat?

If auto antifreeze is used in a boat engine, it can damage components of your engine and cooling system. It also does not have the same corrosion inhibitive properties of marine antifreeze. The two are not interchangeable and you should avoid using auto antifreeze in your boat engine.

Can I use RV antifreeze to winterize my boat motor?

For most parts of winterizing your boat, RV antifreeze can absolutely do the job for a boat.

Can I use regular antifreeze to winterize my boat?

Fill a five-gallon bucket with undiluted non-toxic antifreeze. Have additional antifreeze handy if you know your boat takes more than that or if you’ve never winterized before. You can use any leftovers in the boat’s plumbing systems.

Can you start a boat that has been winterized?

Re: Starting a Winterized Boat Probably smart to start it up beforehand and blow out the smoke from the fogging oil for a few minutes. Then change the plugs for a quick start.