Winterizing Lists Compared

The lists being compared here are primarily power-train oriented (engine/transmission/stuffing-box etc). The few items on some lists which are other boat systems (e.g., drinking water system) those subjects have been ignored.

The 6 columns A, B, ..., F show where in each of six different "winterizing" lists
the subjects in the "Layup Action" are covered.  

The next table defines the data sources of the A, B, ..., F rererences. 


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				  A	  B	  C	  D	  E   	  F
				Calder	W'beke boatsafe	Torr-	Broke	BoatUS
Layup action			p.290	FAQ    generic	 esen	Boats	D.Casey
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check owner's manual your boat	---	---	#00	---	---	---
consult qualified service cen	---	---	#00	#00	---	---


change engine oil		#01	#02-A	#01-A	#02-A	---	#02-A
AND
replace oil filter		---	#02-B	#01-B	#01-B	---	---
(requires running engine)

change transmission fluid	#01	#03	#03	#02-B	---	#02-B
(requires running transmission
 and prop (i.e. in water))


a: change antifreeze 		#02	---	---	#03-B	#01-C 	#01	
   freshwater cooling					      if contam
   OR
b: check antifreeze low-temp	---	#01A/B	---	#03-A	#01-A	---	
   & add more concentrated

add rust inhibitor if anti-	---	---	---	---	#01-B	---
freeze more than 1 season old


check zinc(s)			---	#07	---	---	---	---

a: drain raw-water system	#03A	---	---	---	#08	#07	
   esp all low spots, 						      muffler can.
   and drain base of 
   water-lift muffler
   OR
b. run fresh-water in		---	#06A	#02-A	---	---	---
   AND
c. run 50/50 antifreeze in	#03B	#06B	#02-B	#04	---	---
   (requires running engine)
OR
back-flush raw-water passages	---	---	---	---	---	#04-A
fill with antifreeze, drain it	---	---	---	---	---	#04-B&C
									
clean raw-water strainer	#03A/B	---	---	---	---	---

remove raw pump impeller,	#03A/B	#08A	---	---	---	#05
grease, replace,		#03A/B					leave out
leaving pump cover screws loose
insert/replace impeller spring	---	#08B	---	---	---	---

wash vented loop valves		#04	---	---	---	---	---

check for carbon buildup at	#05A	---	---	---	---	---
exhaust manifold -to- exhaust
connection

check raw-water injection	#05-B	---	---	---	---	---
elbow for corrosion

check raw injection nipple for	#05	---	---	---	---	---
obstruction (remove raw-water
hose)  

check fuel filters & tank 	#06	---	---	---	---	---	
for water & sediment, clean

change element primary fuel 	---	#04C	---	---	---	---
filter/separator,
and/or clean bowl

change fuel filter elements	---	#05	---	---	#05	---
& bleed system 
(requires running engine)

keep fuel tank full to reduce	#06	#04A 	#05	---	#03	#03A
condensation (so top up)

add fuel conditioner/stabilizer	---	#04B	#07	---	#03	#03B
									biocide

squirt oil into inlet manifold	#07	---	---	#06	---	---
& turn over engine to spread	#07	---	---	#06=NO!	---	---
oil around cylinder walls (fogging)
    (but only with hand crank)	---	---	---	#06	---	#06
OR
remove injectors & squirt	---	needn't	---	---	---	---
oil into cylinders	---
OR
ditto sparkplugs		---	---	#04	---	#07	---

grease all grease points	#08	---	---	---	#10	---

seal all openings into engine	#09	#09A	---	#07	---	#10
(air inlet, breather, exhaust)
by stuffing in oily rag

seal fuel tank vent		#09	---	---	---	---	---

remove engine control cable	#10	---	--- 	---	#06	#09
inner wires, clean, inspect, 					lube	grease
grease, replace; check sheathing
OR
check control connections to	---	#11A	---	---	---	---
engine & xmission, lube, 
check for smoth movement

leave shut-off pull in RUN	---	#11B	---	---	---	---

inspect flexible feet & 	#11	---	---	---	---	---
couplings for softening 

inspect hoses for softening,	#12	---	---	---	---	---
cracking, bulging, esp on hot 
sides of cooling & exhaust sys

check hose clamps tightness &	#12	---	---	---	---	---
corrosion (incl on worm gear)

check turbocharger (remove	#13	---	---	---	---	---
inlet & exhaust ducting; clean
(not applicable 'Nevermore')

ensure batteries fully charged,	#14	#14A	---	---	---	---
wetcell top-up & charge monthly	
OR
remove batteries		---	#14B	---	---	#13	---

light spray WD-40 alternator	#15	---	---	---	---	---
& starter motor (moisture
dispursant/lubricant)
AND/OR
clean & lube starter pinion	---	#12	---	---	---	---

loosen belts			#15	---	---	---	#09	---
(water pump & alternator)

disconnect prop shaft coupling	---	#10A	---	---	---	---	
(but not if boat stays in water)

adjust prop shaft coupling 	---	#10B	---	---	---	---
alignment spring after in water,
mast stepped, rig tuned

tighten stuffing boat		---	---	---	---	---	#11
if boat winters in water

scrape rust/corrosion exposed	---	---	---	*08	#11-A	#08-A 
metal & surfaces, scrub w/ 
detergent

paint any bare metal		???	???	???	#08	#11-B	#08-B

place dust-cover over engine	---	---	---	#09	#12	---

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References:

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column	source	author or web title / web URL
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 A.	book	Calder, "Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual", pp. 290-292

 B.	web,    Westerbeke winterizing FAQ
		http://www.westerbeke.com/technical/faq.cfm#39

 C. 	web	Boatsafe "Winterize Your Boat"
		http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/winteriz.htm

 D.	web	Torreson "Winterizing Fresh Water Cooled Diesel Entines"
		http://www.torresen.com/winterfresh.htm

 E.	web	Broke Boats "Directions to Winterize Inboard ... Boats"
		http://www.brokeboats.com/winterinboard.html
		Note: this list is slanted toward gasoline inboards, ThomS thinks;
		he's leaving off "remove flame arrestor and pour c. pint
		of motor oil into carb while running engine fast idle;
		then pour last c. 4 oz fast enuf to shut motor down, or turn
		it off after you've put in all oil"

 F.	web	Don Casey, "Winterizing Your Engine"
		http://www.boatus.com/boattech/casey/37.htm
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