Winterize boat stored in insulated Garage?

[jdj06c]

I recently bought my boat and I store it in a insulated garage. Is winterizing the boat necessary? It rarely gets below freezing in Fresno,CA and it is much warmer in the garage. I would prefer not to winterize the boat as I would like to have the option to take it out in the winter.

Thanks for any input/advice!

[ajholt7]

Just drain it down.

[zad0030]

Put stabil in the gas if you are not going to be running it.

[chpthril]

There are still things that need to be done on a yearly basis, even if you ride year round and dont store it for the full off season.

Oil change
Trans fluid
V-drive fluid
Add stabilizer to fuel
lube steering cable and grease rudder box
Fuel/water sep filter

In the Spring, through in a new impeller.

[hoopykat]

Yeah, what chpthril said, but *throw* in a new impeller, and I'd unhook the battery(ies) if you're sitting the boat for a few weeks....just in case.

Just a short trip to Shaver Lake or Millerton from where you're at.

-Mike

[jdj06c]

Thanks! I appreciate the info!