I have a 1994 Hunter 40.5 and recently moved the boat from Chesapeake Bay to New Bern, NC for the winter. In the past, I have paid to have the boat winterized, but would like to do it myself this year (next week). The boat has a/c, two heads, four water tanks, and of course the heat exchanger. I am most concerned about getting the anti-freeze into the heat exchanger. I would gladly accept advice from those of you that routinely maintain your own boats. Thank you in advance.
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Bill, lots of this advice is in the forums. I suggest you do a search and then post any specific questions you may have.
Bill, lots of this advice is in the forums. I suggest you do a search and then post any specific questions you may have.
New Bern has mild winters
Winters in NB are very mild especially compared to where you moved the boat from. East of 95 always stays much warmer in the winter than the rest of the state. If it gets below freezing, it doesn't remain that way for very long. You will like it in NB.
Winters in NB are very mild especially compared to where you moved the boat from. East of 95 always stays much warmer in the winter than the rest of the state. If it gets below freezing, it doesn't remain that way for very long. You will like it in NB.
Andy has good advice- search the forums
...but if you still have questions, send me an email from the owners directory and I will answer any specific questions you may still have. I have a 1997 h40.5 that I winterize every year in the northeast. If you rather I will send you my phone number and you can call me with your questions. Rich Stidger
...but if you still have questions, send me an email from the owners directory and I will answer any specific questions you may still have. I have a 1997 h40.5 that I winterize every year in the northeast. If you rather I will send you my phone number and you can call me with your questions. Rich Stidger
Check with a/your marina.
We hang out around there. I cannot imagine that you would need to do anything. Are you leaving it in the water? If so, and you plan to sail some through the winter, then probably just keep the water tanks empty. The river water temp should keep anything close to the hull from freezing. But check with the sailors close to you.
We hang out around there. I cannot imagine that you would need to do anything. Are you leaving it in the water? If so, and you plan to sail some through the winter, then probably just keep the water tanks empty. The river water temp should keep anything close to the hull from freezing. But check with the sailors close to you.
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