USA_boater
Petty Officer 1st Class
- Joined
- Jul 31, 2018
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- 275
May seem like a stupid question but this is my first boat...logically it would seem the answer is leave them closed all winter once the engine was drained of water and then the pink stuff was added for winterization. However, you know what they say about assuming things so I had to ask.
I'd also add what about the raw pump hoses? I've seen people leave those undone for winterization and I'm wondering why you'd do that if the system was full of antifreeze? Is this just for people who drain and then NOT add the pink stuff? Is that even an option? This boat didn't have pink stuff when I got it (stored 5yrs w/ drains open). I am thinking the pink stuff is the better choice but is it a MUST in the middle of the country?
I'd also add what about the raw pump hoses? I've seen people leave those undone for winterization and I'm wondering why you'd do that if the system was full of antifreeze? Is this just for people who drain and then NOT add the pink stuff? Is that even an option? This boat didn't have pink stuff when I got it (stored 5yrs w/ drains open). I am thinking the pink stuff is the better choice but is it a MUST in the middle of the country?