I’m in the Chicago area, south Lake Michigan.
Winterizing routine includes:
Oil change every other year before haulout
Isolate water heater and drain it.
Empty water tanks.
Remove chart plotter
Top off diesel and add biocide
Remove sails, MackPack, helm cover
Pump out holding tank
Move boat to the hard
Antifreeze in fresh fresh water system
Antifreeze in engine
Antifreeze in head
Dump leftover antifreeze in bilge and run pump
Disconnect cables from batteries
Apply canvas cover
Go home for the winter
I hate winter.
Greg
Winterizing routine includes:
Oil change every other year before haulout
Isolate water heater and drain it.
Empty water tanks.
Remove chart plotter
Top off diesel and add biocide
Remove sails, MackPack, helm cover
Pump out holding tank
Move boat to the hard
Antifreeze in fresh fresh water system
Antifreeze in engine
Antifreeze in head
Dump leftover antifreeze in bilge and run pump
Disconnect cables from batteries
Apply canvas cover
Go home for the winter
I hate winter.
Greg