1998 Challenger 1800 Winterization

[JustD00It]

Sadly, its that time of year. Can anybody give me any information on how to winterize this 2 stroke boat? I just bought it in late August (first year I've owned it) and need some help on winterization. Thanks for any help. :thumbsup:

 

[JustD00It]

Can anybody give me any info?

 

[RFoster130]

Its been posted about a bazillion times on here. Just browse a little. Anyway......You need to add marine fuel stabilizer to the fuel but i always do it on the last trip out so that it actually runs though the fuel system and carbs, not just the tank. You need to add antifreeze. I do it with a submersible pump and bucket. I use the RV marine pink kind and pump it into the flush fitting while the engine is running. While that is going on, use fogging oil sprayed into the air intake. Then i pull out the spark plugs and spray fogging oil into the spark plug holes for 20 seconds. Replace plugs and crank motor a couple seconds. Then I change the pump oil. Then i cover it up and jack it up and put jack stands under the trailer to get the wheels off the ground. I do all this and it is kept in a heated garage....im kinda anal about it.

 

[JustD00It]

Its been posted about a bazillion times on here. Just browse a little. Anyway......You need to add marine fuel stabilizer to the fuel but i always do it on the last trip out so that it actually runs though the fuel system and carbs, not just the tank. You need to add antifreeze. I do it with a submersible pump and bucket. I use the RV marine pink kind and pump it into the flush fitting while the engine is running. While that is going on, use fogging oil sprayed into the air intake. Then i pull out the spark plugs and spray fogging oil into the spark plug holes for 20 seconds. Replace plugs and crank motor a couple seconds. Then I change the pump oil. Then i cover it up and jack it up and put jack stands under the trailer to get the wheels off the ground. I do all this and it is kept in a heated garage....im kinda anal about it.

Sorry for the repost, but I wanted to make sure I was getting info for my specific boat. Thanks for your help yet again

 

[wildlifeguy]

NSortor12 : new boater are you? Im looking at exact same boat to purchase. What has your experience been with it since you got yours? fuel consumption with respect to usage, comfort, handling etc. Let me know. Interested in new user opionion.
thanks.

 

[JustD00It]

NSortor12 : new boater are you? Im looking at exact same boat to purchase. What has your experience been with it since you got yours? fuel consumption with respect to usage, comfort, handling etc. Let me know. Interested in new user opionion.
thanks.

Love it! Handles great, very comfortable, fuel consumption... let's just say not "amazing" (twin 110hp engines so its worth it). Handle is excellent. It handles like a jetski. Very impressive boat and I recommend buying one. Good luck!

 

[JustD00It]

NSortor12 : new boater are you? Im looking at exact same boat to purchase. What has your experience been with it since you got yours? fuel consumption with respect to usage, comfort, handling etc. Let me know. Interested in new user opionion.
thanks.

Love it! Handles great, very comfortable, fuel consumption... let's just say not "amazing" (twin 110hp engines so its worth it). Handle is excellent. It handles like a jetski. Very impressive boat and I recommend buying one. Good luck!