| Title: | Powerboats |
| Notice: | Introductions 2 /Classifieds 3 / '97 Ski Season 1267 |
| Moderator: | KWLITY::SUTER |
| Created: | Thu May 12 1988 |
| Last Modified: | Wed Jun 04 1997 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Number of topics: | 1275 |
| Total number of notes: | 18109 |
I just uncovered my boat a few days ago and I couldn't
believe but I had ice on the bottom of the engine compartment.
There was a lot of it. Somehow water had leaked in through
the tarp. The drain area must have frozen and the water
couldn't get out and froze.
The motor had been totally winterized but I'm still wondering
whether or not I may be in trouble. I'm probably looking at
a new starter at least. Anyone have any opinions on how much
more trouble I'm in or could I dodge a bullet.
Thanks,
Bob
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| 1254.1 | Is this boat in Alaska? | KAHALA::SUTER | and now for something you'll really like! | Thu Apr 25 1996 10:32 | 27 |
Bob, Doesn't sound too serious to me... Was the starter immersed in ice? Must mean the oil pan was as well... First things I'd do are remove the starter, take it to a reputable auto electric shop and let 'em check it out. Certainly don't just pitch it, it may be fine, or just need a little cleaning up. Then, drain the oil and check for signs of water. If there is none, change the oil and filter and your done. If water is there, then you really get a couple of choices... Since the motor has not been run (I assume)... all the water will be in the pan. A few flushes with fresh oil may negate the need to remove the pan. (always a joy in a boat!) Here's the wildcard.... How's the hull? If severe ice formed in the bilge a close check for cracks is warranted. Very possible that no damage happened, but a good cleaning and a close inspection both now and at the first launch is certainly justified. Better to find out CLOSE TO SHORE! I assume this is is an IO? Next fall remember to park it BOW UP! Rick BTW: Where the heck are you to just find ice now? | |||||
| 1254.2 | NQOPS::FLYNN | Thu Apr 25 1996 11:04 | 9 | ||
Thanks for the quick response Rick. The reason the ice was still in
there I guess is the insulated engine cover was still on it and it
kept it insulated enough to stay frozen.
I feel better after your reply. I'll let you know how I make
out.
Next year it's going inside ;-)
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| 1254.3 | Go for it! | NQOS02::nqsrv139.nqo.dec.com::frasch | Don Frasch | Thu Apr 25 1996 11:50 | 7 |
Bob, That happens to my Chaparral every year (stored outside) with no problems!! Try letting it dry out completely and give it a go!! Don | |||||
| 1254.4 | CSC32::J_KALINOWSKI | Forget NAM?....NEVER! | Thu Apr 25 1996 13:07 | 7 | |
An electric blanket draped over the engine and turned on all winter
will drive away all moisture and keep ice out of the bilge.
It cost only pennies a day to run. My father has been doing this for
30 years.
-john
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| 1254.5 | Being under a roof is great! | UNIFIX::FRENCH | Bill French 381-1859 | Fri Apr 26 1996 08:46 | 12 |
re .-2
> Next year its going inside...
Been there, done that. Love it.
I built a 12' x 32' pole barn as my boat barn. A great solution for the
boat and I'l lbe in the water earlier than ever this year as a result.
It's great to be able to work under cover in Feb and March.
Bill
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