How do you winterize a Ranger Tug?

Winterizing the Head and Holding Tank Close the raw water seacock. Remove strainer cap and fill strainer with RV antifreeze. Operate toilet(s) until pink antifreeze appears in the toilet bowl. Flush several cycles to ensure lines and holding tank receive antifreeze.

How do I winterize my Ranger boat?

Pull the boat out, yank the plug and use the ramp slope to drain most of the water. Then put the plug back in, dump a couple jugs of RV anti-freeze in the bilge and let it slosh around on the drive home. I also store the boat with the nose down. For the livewells, run RV anti-freeze through the pumps.

How do you winterize a boat step by step?

How To Winterize Your Boat

1. Step 1: Replace engine oil.
2. Step 2: Flush and drain cooling water.
3. Step 3: Stabilize fuel.
4. Step 4: Protect internal engine components.
5. Step 5: Replace gear oil.
6. Step 6: Grease and lubricate.
7. Step 7: Remove valuables.
8. Step 8: Clean and wax.

What is involved in winterizing a boat?

Change your engine’s fuel filters and any fuel/water separators in the system. Drain your boat’s freshwater plumbing systems (sinks, tanks, and heads). Add antifreeze to your plumbing systems. Ensure water is removed from all additional systems (raw water washdowns, livewells, bilge pump, etc.).

Do you need to run antifreeze through an outboard motor to winterize it?

You do not need to run antifreeze through an outboard, period. They’re designed to drain completely in the tilted-down position, and do not need an ounce of antifreeze.

Should I put Stabil in my boat?

Fuel stabilizer slows the rate ethanol absorbs water and reduces the possibility of phase separation occurring in your boat’s fuel tank. This is why you should add fuel stabilizer every time you refuel your boat.

Should you leave antifreeze boat engine?

Do you have to use antifreeze when you winterize your boat? You should use antifreeze to winterize your boat if you have an inboard engine or any systems with pipes or that carry water. You should also consider using it in your bilge. For outboard motors, you don’t have to use antifreeze.

How many gallons of antifreeze do I need to winterize my boat?

two gallons
To winterize the engine with antifreeze, you’ll need a five-gallon bucket, and enough antifreeze for your engine and related plumbing (at least two gallons). If your engine takes a lot of antifreeze, you might also need a helper to add antifreeze to the bucket as needed.

Should I leave gas in my boat over winter?

Marine engine manufacturers and technicians advise storing any boat with the fuel tank almost full, leaving just a little capacity to accommodate expansion of the fuel if the temperature warms.

Can I use RV antifreeze in my boat engine?

Can you use RV Antifreeze to winterize a boat? RV antifreeze and marine antifreeze are chemically the same. For most parts of winterizing your boat, RV antifreeze can absolutely do the job for a boat.