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Protecting your boat tonight?
Posted on 1/6/14 at 7:33 am
Posted on 1/6/14 at 7:33 am
We normally don't worry much in South LA but the next few nights pose problems- make sure your boat is ready and don't forget the batteries!
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Posted on 1/6/14 at 8:07 am to 756
Recommendations on how to protect it?
Posted on 1/6/14 at 8:11 am to gorillacoco
MAke sure all plumbing for baitwells and such have no water. hook charger to batterirs or put light on them if tthey are lead acid type
Posted on 1/6/14 at 8:12 am to greasemonkey
Posted on 1/6/14 at 8:15 am to gorillacoco
Its suppose to be 18 here tonight in ne fl.
That will give me a boost in work.
That will give me a boost in work.
Posted on 1/6/14 at 8:16 am to greasemonkey
Lower the motor all the way down. Start motor for 30 seconds or so to push out any water that is in the block/lower unit.
Once that is done, leave it down.
A hard freeze with water in it will crack the block/lower unit.
Empty livewells, run the pumps to clear all water, same for washdown pump.
Once that is done, leave it down.
A hard freeze with water in it will crack the block/lower unit.
Empty livewells, run the pumps to clear all water, same for washdown pump.
Posted on 1/6/14 at 8:17 am to fishfighter
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Start motor for 30 seconds or so to push out any water that is in the block/lower unit.
With or without earmuffs?
Posted on 1/6/14 at 8:21 am to DrTyger
Without
Posted on 1/6/14 at 8:23 am to DeepSouthSportsman
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Without
This. You want to get all water out. It will not hurt anything for a short period run.
Posted on 1/6/14 at 8:32 am to fishfighter
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hook charger to batterirs or put light on them if they are lead acid type
Ya gonna do the same for your truck battery, do people put lites on their car batteries up north ?
Dont think so........
This post was edited on 1/6/14 at 8:34 am
Posted on 1/6/14 at 8:36 am to Drop4Loss
Thats what I was thinking
Posted on 1/6/14 at 8:52 am to 756
Also,If you have a water pressure gauge be sure to un hook the line on both ends and blow out water in the line, the gauge will be ruined if it freezes.
This post was edited on 1/6/14 at 8:53 am
Posted on 1/6/14 at 9:04 am to 756
Thanks for the tips! 
Posted on 1/6/14 at 9:24 am to Neauxla
What fishfighter said – that’s all I do for my duck hunting boat and we hunt thru christmas and 0 degree weather. As far as battery don’t worry about it batteries don’t freeze – we regularly get -20 deg and I don’t do anything for my vehicle batteries. Just get water out of block/lower unit and you will be good
Posted on 1/6/14 at 9:32 am to FISH N TIGER
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Also,If you have a water pressure gauge be sure to un hook the line on both ends and blow out water in the line, the gauge will be ruined if it freezes.
I've never done this and never had an issue. I thought because of the way they worked, you wouldnt have water in it if not running and pressurized.
Posted on 1/6/14 at 10:10 am to fishfighter
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This. You want to get all water out. It will not hurt anything for a short period run.
That's what I thought but just wanted to be sure.
Posted on 1/6/14 at 10:12 am to Langston
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I've never done this and never had an issue. I thought because of the way they worked, you wouldnt have water in it if not running and pressurized.
Posted on 1/6/14 at 10:53 am to AlxTgr
One other thing. If you keep cold drinks on board, you might want to remove them. As cold as it's going to get, there will be a chance for them to bust open, making a mess. 
Also, if you can, lift the trailer tonged as high as you can to drain out any water that is in the boat. That water will freeze and can crack a hull.
Also, if you can, lift the trailer tonged as high as you can to drain out any water that is in the boat. That water will freeze and can crack a hull.
Posted on 1/6/14 at 11:58 am to fishfighter
ya wont need a yeti to keep yer beer cold tonight
Posted on 1/6/14 at 7:14 pm to OntarioTiger
battery will not freeze if charged A discharged battery should be put on a charger for the night
If your boat is not under shelter I often wrap the lower unit and insulate it. just extra protection
If you have an inboard or stern drive you should have all the drain plugs in the block removed and any plugs you may have in risers or pumps
If your boat is not under shelter I often wrap the lower unit and insulate it. just extra protection
If you have an inboard or stern drive you should have all the drain plugs in the block removed and any plugs you may have in risers or pumps
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