Seasonal Engine Maintenance

[Ron Hill]

Guys : One of the Oshkosh Engine designers mentioned that "Impellers are like Light bulbs - some last longer than others" !!

A thought

[Chris@Slocum]

Thanks for all of the input.  I have decided to basically follow all suggestions by doing the minimum while the boat is out of the water, reversing the winterizing step.  Then, arranging a temporary mooring for a week at the marina, I'll service the engine properly before the longer trip up the Hudson to home.  This way, I should have a short run from launch to buoy with plenty of help available should something go wrong.
Thanks all!
Best regards,
Chris

[Noah]

 

[waughoo]

Sounds like a good plan!

[Jim Hardesty]

Sounds like a good plan!

I'll second that. 
Jim

[Whidbey Tyson]

Chris,
I too am in the same boat (or really close anyway) as you. Last month I bought my first boat, a 1997 C34 MKII Hull #1335 and am trying to figure out what to do now and what can wait until later. I had a few things from the survey to fix before putting her back in the water and a bunch of things I would like to do.
I had to have her trucked from Portland, Or to Anacortes Wa, so before I put the mast back up I took the opportunity to re-seal the chainplates which were leaking. I feel just getting that completed was a huge step forward. The only thing that I see holding me back at this point is time and money!

I'm looking forward to a great summer learning this boat, as I am sure you are as well.

Tyson

[Ron Hill]

Tyson : Welcome Aboard!!