Water in bilge over winter

[larrybr45]

I winterized 96 sportster. I put in garage (unheated)
There is still a little water in bilge, maybe 1" at deep point when boat is tipped up allowing it to drain. This water remains eventhough drain plugs are pulled out.

Should I try to get all the water out using towels/sponge, or pour in a little antifreeze in it. Should I not worry? The garage will get below freezing at some point in the winter.

thanks

 

[LouDoo]

I would get all the water out, whatever it takes.

Lou

 

[Seadoobuddy]

I would get it out also.
use towels or a wet/dry shop vac.

Thanks for pulling your boat out, now we will get a nice 80 degree weekend..
PS..I told my neighbor the same thing when we pulled his Mastercraft out today.......

 

[John in Valley Forge]

Won't there always be more water building up in the bilge?
Even if you get it the boat shrink wrapped, I would expect humidity build up over the winter months.

 

[Stevego]

Shop vac all you can out. Last year I did not bother and there was no issue. It will just freeze in the bottom of the hull. If worried pour a little bit of antifreeze in bottom of hull.