This year was my first with a water ballast boat and I just hauled it out of salt water this week. I am wondering if I should "wash out" the tanks before buttoning her up for the winter? I am new at this and would appreciate any advice.
H23.5 Water Ballast Treatment?
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Washing the tank is possible. Fill it with fresh water then let it drain out. That said, unless your boat was in water you would be afraid to swim in I would not worry. Just keep the valve open and let 'er drain.
We sail in fresh water. We put a bottle of bleach in the tank prior to launching each year to prevent things from growing. We don't do anything when the tank is empty. -10º F does that for us 
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