How do i winterize my pontoon boat?

I have a 21ft sun tracker classic. The yr is a 1997 and in good condition. The winter is on its way and im not sure how to winterize my boat. In the pontoons there is some water im not sure how to get that out either. Thank you for you answers i really appreciate it.|||as far as the water in the pontoons, you need to siphon it out since most don't drain from plugs. They usually have plugs on the top of the pontoons toward the back under the decking. It's a pain but you need to get that water out. Also look for cracks since you have water in the pontoons and get them repaired. Welding aluminum is not for the do it yourselfer.





Fog the engine, it's easy...get fogging oil for outboard motors and the instructions are on the can....run it and fog it.





Either have it shrink-wrapped or tarp it good to preserve the boat from rot and wear from the outside elements.(take down the bimini if it has one) If you tarp it, throw in some mothballs to keep those pests from hibernating and chewing your seats and crapping on your floor.





And take all gear out and store inside...you will be amazed how much mildew and mold there will be in the spring time.





Good luck!|||If there is water in the toons U have a leak best fine the leak I have drilled a hole in the bottom back back and drained them install a plug when going into the water. Change the gear lube and add stabilizer to the gas with Gumout carb cleaner on the last outing or U will have to let it run for to make sure the additive reaches the engine.. Put in a bucket larger enough to cover the lower unit add 1 gallon antifreeze and water not over 50% start the engine let idle till warm Then U can spray engine fog in the intake of the carbs don't chock the engine out or it will be hard to start next season.Keep the Antifreeze for next season. Don't let it get on the ground as animals will ingest it causing death.|||An outboard? All I do is, tilt it fully down for a few minutes after use before trailering home, to drain all the water out the powerhead, and change the gear oil before the first hard freeze, in case of water intrusion.



As far as fogging, depends on how many months till you'll use it again. Ever since I started adding an ounce of seafoam per gallon of gas to the tank, I haven't had carb issues or stale gas, but I've never gone more than 3 months at most between outings.



Unless it gets cold enough to freeze the electrolyte (I'm talkin like -50潞 F) the batteries will do okay, but it'll be way better if you can put a smart charger with "maintain mode" on 'em.|||If you are mechanic incline then it worth it to winterize yourself. that will save you 300 dollars.





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