Does anyone think I'm silly?

[onesubdrvr]

Well, it's going to be below freezing here for 3-4 hours early this morning, I don't know if it's necessary or not, but I've placed a light under the boat cover to help keep the engine warm. Is this necessary, or overkill?

Thanks
Wayne <-- Never had to winterize anything before

[MOP]

Wayne do you have fresh or salt or fresh water in the block, if fresh put the bulb under the engine. Salt water needs sustained 15-20 degrees to freeze, I have seen a couple go two days without breaking anything.

Phil

[onesubdrvr]

Wayne do you have fresh or salt or fresh water in the block, if fresh put the bulb under the engine. Salt water needs sustained 15-20 degrees to freeze, I have seen a couple go two days without breaking anything.
Phil
Phil, primarily fresh, I flush well after every use, ran it about 1 week ago on the hose for about 20 minutes.

I'm gonna go out in a couple of hours with the ray-tech and measure temp, it's not going to stay freezing, just from like 3-8am. But, having dealt with (2) now cracked blocks, I'd rather be safe than sorry.

Thanks
Wayne

[Cuda]

I gotta go to Lowes and buy three lights to put in the boats. It's supposed to get down to 22 tonight, and be below freezing for up to 8 hours. :(

[Rootsy]

if it's only 3 or 4 hours of at or just below freezing (say high 20's) then i wouldn't even worry bout it... seriously... and if it is salt water you don't really need to worry til you are into the teens foir an extended period of time

[Cuda]

It may not be necesarry, but just for peace of mind, I'm ready for Jack Frost tonight.

[Lenny]

I gotta go to Lowes and buy three lights to put in the boats. It's supposed to get down to 22 tonight, and be below freezing for up to 8 hours. :(

Man :eek: WHAT is happening down there ???

...and it is 82 in LA and Phoenix :confused:

[hardcrab]

it takes more than a few hours to freeze the system; Cuda's got the plan; a100 watt light bulb does more than you might think - even when it's really cold, not just florida cold.

[boxy]

I gotta go to Lowes and buy three lights to put in the boats. It's supposed to get down to 22 tonight, and be below freezing for up to 8 hours. :(
Damn, I don't think it's going to be 22 here tonight..... :D :cartman: :stan:

[BUIZILLA]

Uh Joe.....

I wouldn't be using a 100w bulb in one of those plastic, 60w max, shrouded holders..... might just melt don't ya know...

JH

[hardcrab]

as stated, it'll do more than you might think.
thanks for paying attention , Buizilla...................

[onesubdrvr]

I'm actually using an explosion proof outdoor halogen lamp with stand, on a GFI outlet. They stay NICE and warm. This morning, I ray-teched the opposite side of the block, by the manifolds, and read 46f. Outside was 35, so, needless to say, I'm happy.

Having been through 2 cracked blocks now, I'm not taking ANY chances

Wayne

[onesubdrvr]

you guys run the blower before turning that light bulb on too don't ya????
Well Matty, I still haven't replaced my sun-pad, and I know that I get plenty of air circulation under the cover. But, no, I don't, maybe I should, but thought I'd be safe with the explosion proof light.

Oh well, at least it didn't blow up last night
Wayne

[hardcrab]

you guys run the blower before turning that light bulb on too don't ya????
only before yelling "HIT IT" when water skiing

[Cuda]

Uh Joe.....
I wouldn't be using a 100w bulb in one of those plastic, 60w max, shrouded holders..... might just melt don't ya know...
JH
It's a 40 watt in that one, and a 60 in the metal one.

[florida gator]

I did the light in mine too. Haven't checked it yet since the cold. The + side of unwinding the extension chord, I will charge the batteries and possibly go for a ride this weekend.