Okay, I hate to even begin this thread, but.......

As a new boat owner, I could use any advice/suggestions on winterizing. Anybody care to share a list of to do's that have worked well for them??

Homer:
For my boat, I flush the wash down system with the pink marine antifreeze and pour a bit in the bildge at the end. I pour it in the cabin drain and let it flow to stern.
Take everything out, and store indoors.
Change the fuel/water separator.
Fill the fuel tank and add fuel stabalizer/winterizing mix (directions on can).
(do this b4 running the engine so some stabalizer gets into the carbs/injectors/separator.
Grease steering and all engine parts.
I have a home made A frame and a heavy duty tarp. Don't cover the power tightly.
Before I cover it, I try to leave all the hatches and doors open for a while to help dry everything out.
Take your batteries out, keep off the concrete floor and fully charged.

Also,,,
I have a nice write up on doing the power. ( I have to dig it out)
I will follow up with you soon and post it here.

Forget winterizing fish it.....LOL. The best action is yet to come.....

I'm with you 179, this is a topic for late December.
The delicious white meat of mother COD is right around the corner.

OK, OK, but i didn't start it....:D

Believe me, my boat is not coming out of the water til i can't get through the ice flows at my marina !!!!;)

This damn hurricane is gonna screw up tuna fishing this weekend.:( :( :(

But its not even october yet!:happy: :happy:

Hey 179......you should know better.

With the luck I had this season, I might as well have winterized my boat in July.....LOL

Steve,
Your luck has to change sooner or later, hopefully sooner...Hey I am working on trying to free up on Sunday. Are you still planning on Cape Cod Bay?

I am thinking about it. Depends on the weather reports. If I don't get to CC Bay, I'll either hit Cape Cod's south beaches or PJ. I really wanna try for some tuna -- BFT and YFT if possible.

Has anyone heard that there is yellow fin tuna in with the bluefin schools harassing cc bay? i was under the impression that it was all bluefin.

Yes it seems there are also YFT.
A guy I know said he caught both one day.

:D

i would suggest getting some cheap storage, if you can find it. i found one place in Raynham, MA that has heated storage for $50/mo. keeps me from having to shrinkwrap and worry about freezing for the 4 or so months in the winter

Would that storage fit 25' of boat motor and trailer???

BTY, are you searching for strippers or stripers ??????;)

i'm planning on putting the boat away in a couple of weekends - while i'm there, i'll get the 411, talk to the owner and post back.

If its "strippers" you search for let me know - maybe i'll tag along - After Striper searching - of course ;)

Beetle:

I'm gonna have to pull the boat this weekend.

Are you around to give me an opinion on the gelcoat damage???

BTW, once the boat is away we will be searching (and finding) the elusive two legged striper......;)

Van,
I am off shift until this weekend - then will work Sat. + Sun. 6AM till 6PM :( . Be off Monday - then job training Tues. 6AM to 2:30 P.
I'll see you at tomorrows meeting - or if you don't make it - call me, i'll PM my cell # to ya.
Steve

Beetle:

Tomorrow's meeting ?????

Isn't it next wednesday ???

:confused:

Van, it is next week -- beetles burnt out from me draggin him around the Vineyard !!

Hey Guys!
Speaking of Winter,, AND cod,, Can you catch some nice cod in the winter surf/jetty Fishing,? Like around,,,lets say....Bristol,RI-Newport-Warwick,Providence,,,anywhere in Narr. Bay for Surf Casters--if not,,how far do ya have to go by sea (boat) ?? first Year saltwater here,,,never fished in the winter,,,WHAT CAN I STILL CATCH WHEN THE WNTER COMES ? i will go crazy if i can't fish :D till spring rolls around LOL!
Thanks in advance!

see ya's