View Full Version : So... am I good???
Gjones
12-11-2012, 12:27 AM
So I winterized the X2 a couple of weeks ago but tonight is the first freeze so I'm a bit anxious. I ran the boat using the bucket method until warmed up to operating temp, then switched over to the marine antifreeze. Ran for a couple of minutes until the water from the exhaust appeared to be all antifreeze. My question is am I safe??
Ballast was done using bucket method as well...
mikeg205
12-11-2012, 12:29 AM
I would say yes...what's the temp going to be tonight? for you?
Gjones
12-11-2012, 12:34 AM
Supposed to be in the mid twenties for about 6-8 hrs. Should be fine just wanted another OCD owner to confirm what I was thinking.
mikeg205
12-11-2012, 12:38 AM
you're good - if your anywhere close to me...put a trouble light 40watts or so in the dog house - prop it up a bit...then you'll have no worries...outside storage?
Gjones
12-11-2012, 12:42 AM
14 x 40 enclosed bay with roll down door.
milkmania
12-11-2012, 12:46 AM
it's currently 26 degrees in South East Oklahoma.... don't know where you are
mikeg205
12-11-2012, 12:48 AM
You should be good in my book...
mikeg205
12-11-2012, 12:51 AM
I want to get one of these this year for my kerosene tube heater...just for fun... and a warm car.
http://www.qcsupply.com/10920-portable-heating-thermostat-with-piggyback-plug.html?utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=CJzxkdPGkbQCFcU-MgodM1UAiA
Gjones
12-11-2012, 12:55 AM
You're probably gonna be a bit cooler than me. I'm in Austin.
That's not a bad idea on the thermostat.
mikeg205
12-11-2012, 12:57 AM
You're probably gonna be a bit cooler than me. I'm in Austin.
That's not a bad idea on the thermostat.
always lookin' for a way to ratchet up my MCOCD... :D
Tristarboarder
12-11-2012, 01:16 AM
As long as it is inside a structure with a door, you will be just fine. (Of course after doing the anti freeze as you described). No worries...
byronic
12-11-2012, 07:47 AM
I want to get one of these this year for my kerosene tube heater...just for fun... and a warm car.
http://www.qcsupply.com/10920-portable-heating-thermostat-with-piggyback-plug.html?utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=CJzxkdPGkbQCFcU-MgodM1UAiA
They work great.Have a half dozen of them. I've used them for years for temporary heat on construction sites.