2002 VLX Winterizing/Service (383 Stroker Engine)

[Parkerbw85]

Hello,

I purchased a used VLX this past summer and now is time to store for winter.  My question:  is it a good idea to let a boat shop winterize and service before next lake season or is that overkill?  Ideally would service, store, and be ready to launch when spring hits.  Or should I wait closer to boat season. 

I can handle changing vehicle oils, etc and can handle this if that all there is to it...just wondering if there is more complicated process to winterize an inboard since I have never owned one before this.

Thanks,

BP 

[SkiPablo]

you need to get the water out.  Coupled hose that connects the manifolds (disconnect and lower to drain),  drain on both sides of the block - one side it probably a sensor (stick a piece of wire to make sure they both sides drain, sometimes rust is sitting right there),  J Hose (drain bottom),  outlet hose on water pump (push down to drain).   If you have a heater there is an line at the top of the engine and another one lower - you need to blow that out too.

I'm not sure what is needed on the vdrive - I'm sure others can chime in on that.

[Parkerbw85]

@SkiPablo appreciated !

[SkiPablo]

21 hours ago, Parkerbw85 said:

@SkiPablo appreciated !