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Winterizing

11 Articles
Three bottles of West Marine antifreeze

Choosing Antifreeze for Your Boat’s Systems

Learn about freeze protection and burst protection and why propylene glycol-based antifreeze is the best choice.
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Winterizing Your Outboard Motor

Protect your outboard against freeze damage. This article covers the materials you need and the procedure to get the job done.
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Winterizing Your Gas Inboard or Sterndrive

Prevent the need for costly repairs and extend the life of your sterndrive or inboard engine. This article walks you through how to get the job done.
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Winterizing Your Potable Water System

What's the correct antifreeze to use when winterizing your boat's freshwater system? Hint: NOT ethylene glycol! This article walks you through how to get the job done in three easy steps.
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Winter Boat Storage

At season’s end, there are plenty of ways to put your boat to bed. This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each.
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Do-it-Yourself: Changing Engine Oil

Learn how to change your boat oil to save yourself time and money.
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Changing Gearcase Oil on Your Sterndrive or Outboard Motor’s Lower Unit

Servicing the lower unit of your outboard or inboard/outboard motor is a simple job that you can easily do yourself.
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Do it Yourself: Winterize Your Marine Sanitation System

Get ready for winter by following our step-by-step instructions on how to protect your sanitation system against a winter freeze.
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Selecting The Right Boat Cover

New to boat covers? This article will help you make an educated choice.
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Winterizing Marine Air Conditioning

Get ready for winter by following our step-by-step instructions on how to protect your A/C system against a winter freeze.
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Shrink wrapped boats on winter day

Boat Owners' Guide to Winterization

Winter is on its way! Is your boat ready to handle the chill?
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