» Why you should winterize your boat…
Winterizing your boat is an important part of your winter maintenance. Why you ask? Well, in freezing temperatures if all water is not drained from the block, manifolds, risers, raw water pump, circ pump, oil cooler and hoses, you may run into serious problems. These problems could be costly. From blocked hoses, damaged vital motor components, all the way to a cracked block and manifolds. Another key thing to remember is to always add sta-bil to the fuel system. This is easily added to the fuel tank and ran threw the fuel system . It will prevent break down in the fuel, as well as protect the internal parts of your motor and injection system. This is done in freezing and non freezing conditions. Why is these so important? Over the last few years are fuels have become more and more blend with ethanol. In return as the fuel seats it begins to break down much quicker. As the fuel breaks down the octane level lowers and eventually causes a build up. This can clog injectors having you to have a fuel injection cleaning service, to even possible engine failure, (THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY). PCM is now recommending sta-bil be used in your boat all season long if your boat is not using a full tank consistently. Just remember this minimal service will cost you about 100.00 dollars and will save you thousands in the long run. In return it will allow your boat to run trouble free for a very long time.