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Boat Winterizing Checklist

From , former About.com Guide

If winterizing your boat sounds like a difficult task, learn how to winterize your boat and use this simple checklist to winterize your boat in less than a day.

Simply click "print this article" in the far right hand corner and keep this checklist handy on the day your schedule your boat maintenance.

Change the oil and oil filters

Change the lubricant in engine transmission or the outboard lower unit

Apply fogging if called for by manufacturer

Drain the boat's fuel tanks as much as possible

Fill the boat’s fuel tanks completely full

Add biocide and/or stabilizing agents to fuel

Change the fuel filters

Add antifreeze to the engine’s cooling system

Add distilled water to batteries, charge completely and disconnect

Charge batteries to capacity

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