Seadoo winterization made easy!!

[1320INC]

1. Back boat into garage
2. Close garage door
3. Set thermostat to 40 degrees
4. Go drink a beer.

:cheers:

In all seriousness I was gonna put my boat in my small garage which does NOT have heat, but I did the dual battery set up this year and didn't feel liek pulling them both out and winterizing both engines. That and I plan on doing some stuff this winter(wear rings,carbs etc) in the heated garage anyway. I am only boasting because this is the first year I have had a heated garage!!

 

[djredman99]

What happens when you lose electricity??
:reddevil:

 

[kustomkarl]

1. Back boat into garage
2. Close garage door
3. Set thermostat to 40 degrees
4. Go drink a beer.

:cheers:

In all seriousness I was gonna put my boat in my small garage which does NOT have heat, but I did the dual battery set up this year and didn't feel liek pulling them both out and winterizing both engines. That and I plan on doing some stuff this winter(wear rings,carbs etc) in the heated garage anyway. I am only boasting because this is the first year I have had a heated garage!!

Heck I do this every year...but my garage doesn't have heat...it is usually at least 70 year round...except for cold snaps in January.

Karl

 

[1320INC]

What happens when you lose electricity??
:reddevil:

I start my generator :cheers: Living in Iowa I have learned that electricity is sometimes optional during ice storms.

 

[moosehead]

OP, are you not fogging either?

 

[Chester]

OP, are you not fogging either?

I agree, fogging is the most important part of winterizing, heated garage or not.

Chester

 

[djredman99]

Well,

As others are pointing out, there is more to winterizing than just preventing engine damage from freezing. You have to fog to prevent rusting inside your engine, pump oil change, etc...

Also, putting antifreeze in the engines is simple. You mean to tell me you are always home (don't you work?) and would be "Johnny on the spot" to get your generator on? Is it really worth it to take that risk when the procedeure is so simple?

Just trying to save you from an unlikely, but potentially costly mistake.

 

[1320INC]

Well,

As others are pointing out, there is more to winterizing than just preventing engine damage from freezing. You have to fog to prevent rusting inside your engine, pump oil change, etc...

Also, putting antifreeze in the engines is simple. You mean to tell me you are always home (don't you work?) and would be "Johnny on the spot" to get your generator on? Is it really worth it to take that risk when the procedeure is so simple?

Just trying to save you from an unlikely, but potentially costly mistake.

Well i guess I would need some explaination on that. I have an RV that I winterize(meaning running rv antifreeze thru water system). I then pull the batteries an double check the coolant. Whats the difference between that gas engine rusting and my Seadoo?? The Seadoo uses a gas oil mix that gets on top of the piston/cylinder, the RV uses only fuel on the top and theoretically no oil should be up there. The RV doesn't rust and it sits outside all winter?? Not arguing just asking a valid question. I have no problem starting the Seadoo every month over winter in my garage and letting it run a few seconds, that should relube everything (ie gas/oil mix) Am I crazy or??

 

[1320INC]

Yes I work(wish I didn't), but i have 9" thick insulated sidewalls in my garage and I have 28" of fiberglass insulation blown in the attic. I have 30' Reznor radiant heat bar,which heats objects, not the air. Very efficient and long lasting. Even when the heat is off. Forced air furnaces like in a home are completely different and very inefficient.

 

[1320INC]

OP, are you not fogging either?

OP?? As in Aunt Bea??

 

[1320INC]

it is usually at least 70 year round...except for cold snaps in January.

Karl

My wife will be done with Pharmacy school soon enough. We are looking for a warmer state. Any nice houses for sale down there??

 

[djredman99]

Yes I work(wish I didn't), but i have 9" thick insulated sidewalls in my garage and I have 28" of fiberglass insulation blown in the attic. I have 30' Reznor radiant heat bar,which heats objects, not the air. Very efficient and long lasting. Even when the heat is off. Forced air furnaces like in a home are completely different and very inefficient.

:drool5:

Jealous!

 

[Rampage]

My wife will be done with Pharmacy school soon enough. We are looking for a warmer state. Any nice houses for sale down there??

lots of nice houses here....good time to get one too :cheers:

 

[djredman99]

Well i guess I would need some explaination on that. I have an RV that I winterize(meaning running rv antifreeze thru water system). I then pull the batteries an double check the coolant. Whats the difference between that gas engine rusting and my Seadoo?? The Seadoo uses a gas oil mix that gets on top of the piston/cylinder, the RV uses only fuel on the top and theoretically no oil should be up there. The RV doesn't rust and it sits outside all winter?? Not arguing just asking a valid question. I have no problem starting the Seadoo every month over winter in my garage and letting it run a few seconds, that should relube everything (ie gas/oil mix) Am I crazy or??

Here's what I know:

It's usually a bad idea to compare an automotive engine to a marine engine and think all things are equal.

Gas/oil premix will not "adhere" to engine surfaces like a fogging oil.

The experts (BRP/Seadoo) suggest you fog your engine (even in the middle of summer) if the engine is going to sit for more than a day or two.

Top end jobs are common...hear lot's of complaints of rust in cylinders...common reason: engine not properly/regularly fogged.


The thing I don't get is that in less than an hour, you could have a properly winterized machine. But you would rather spend time every few weeks running your engines, and maybe wasting lots of gas
(and money) in a generator to keep your temps above freezing if needed.

It just seems to me you are trying to eliminate a few simple procedures by adding alternative and more complicated ones.

I am done trying to convince you. If it was me, I would want the peace of mind that if anything unexpected happened, I was covered.

 

[moosehead]

Yes I work(wish I didn't), but i have 9" thick insulated sidewalls in my garage and I have 28" of fiberglass insulation blown in the attic. I have 30' Reznor radiant heat bar,which heats objects, not the air. Very efficient and long lasting. Even when the heat is off. Forced air furnaces like in a home are completely different and very inefficient.

Me thinks you are sitting in your completely bulletproof, airtight, sweat hut with the engines running dry and breathing fumes too long.

Just sayin.

 

[1320INC]

Here's what I know:

It's usually a bad idea to compare an automotive engine to a marine engine and think all things are equal.

Gas/oil premix will not "adhere" to engine surfaces like a fogging oil.

The experts (BRP/Seadoo) suggest you fog your engine (even in the middle of summer) if the engine is going to sit for more than a day or two.

Top end jobs are common...hear lot's of complaints of rust in cylinders...common reason: engine not properly/regularly fogged.


The thing I don't get is that in less than an hour, you could have a properly winterized machine. But you would rather spend time every few weeks running your engines, and maybe wasting lots of gas
(and money) in a generator to keep your temps above freezing if needed.

It just seems to me you are trying to eliminate a few simple procedures by adding alternative and more complicated ones.

I am done trying to convince you. If it was me, I would want the peace of mind that if anything unexpected happened, I was covered.

I am in no way trying to be difficult. I was just asking.I had a Speedster before and all I ever did was put antifreeze in it. I think I am just trying to weasel out of it because I stuffed the boat in the corner and it will be difficult to dig out.. Alright, so whats this fogging stuff??:cheers:

Dont be jealous, took me 12 years(and counting) of working swingshift at a steel mill to get my garage built 8 years ago. Then took me another 8 to put my heat in.