Winterize in Arizona

[Methu969]

What do I need to do to winterize my 24v in AZ. I keep the boat in the garage and it will not freeze in there. Thanks in advance.

[dogbert]

What do I need to do to winterize my 24v in AZ. I keep the boat in the garage and it will not freeze in there. Thanks in advance.

Probably not much. If you're using it occasionally, you should be ok.

[chpthril]

What do I need to do to winterize my 24v in AZ. I keep the boat in the garage and it will not freeze in there. Thanks in advance.

Change oil, trans fluid, and V-drive fluid.
Replace fuel filter/water sep
Add a bottle fuel stabilizer to the tank and run the engine for about 10 mins.
Lube steering cable and rudder
Top off the charge in the batteries.

[turbonine]

Keep riding!

I add a bottle of fuel stabilizer in December through February.

[eks]

Change oil, trans fluid, and V-drive fluid.
Replace fuel filter/water sep
Add a bottle fuel stabilizer to the tank and run the engine for about 10 mins.
Lube steering cable and rudder
Top off the charge in the batteries.

chpthril,

My steering cable is a little stiff, could you tell me a little on the process of adding lube to the steering cable and rudder?

Thanks

[chpthril]

chpthril,

My steering cable is a little stiff, could you tell me a little on the process of adding lube to the steering cable and rudder?

Thanks

There should be a zerk on rudder box for a std grease gun. For the cable, turn the wheel so cable is all the way out (in the bilge), give it a shot of W/D 40 and the turn the wheel lock to lock 3-4 time. I do this a few times a yr, and just lube the box in the fall.

I'm gonna try (i cant remember who posted it) the idea of injecting anti-freeze into the cable sheath at the helm using a syringe, to reduce/prevent rust and lube cable.

[eks]

There should be a zerk on rudder box for a std grease gun. For the cable, turn the wheel so cable is all the way out (in the bilge), give it a shot of W/D 40 and the turn the wheel lock to lock 3-4 time. I do this a few times a yr, and just lube the box in the fall.

I'm gonna try (i cant remember who posted it) the idea of injecting anti-freeze into the cable sheath at the helm using a syringe, to reduce/prevent rust and lube cable.

Thanks, I'll try that.

[dogbert]

There should be a zerk on rudder box for a std grease gun. For the cable, turn the wheel so cable is all the way out (in the bilge), give it a shot of W/D 40 and the turn the wheel lock to lock 3-4 time. I do this a few times a yr, and just lube the box in the fall.

I'm gonna try (i cant remember who posted it) the idea of injecting anti-freeze into the cable sheath at the helm using a syringe, to reduce/prevent rust and lube cable.

The other thing to do would be to turn the wheel so that the cable is all the way in when you're not using your boat. That way, if there is water in the bilge, it's not affecting the end of the cable.

[jacques2727]

It freezes inTucson? I didn't think your season ever ended?

[scootc]

What do I need to do to winterize my 24v in AZ. I keep the boat in the garage and it will not freeze in there. Thanks in advance.

Hey fellow Tucsoner
We keep ours covered outside, but don't do much to it for the cold month(s). I take all the little plugs out of the cooling system so there's little or no water in the engine, turn the wheel so the steering cable is fully retracted, and pour some stabilizer in the tank. I also prop open all the various compartments including the engine to avoid trapping moisture.

[Methu969]

Hey, thanks. I did the stable add to fuel but I do not think I will do much else until string. I keep it in garage so it will not freeze in there and will be protected from elements.

[Methu969]

Yes, it freezes here and we actually get snow!