Dewinterisation Rinker Fiesta Vee 265

[Mr T]

Can anyone put my mind at rest and explain what position my seacock should be in before I set off in the spring.

I am new to boating, but fairly savvy when it comes to engines.

My boat has just been winterised and antifreeze is in the motor, so what do I need to do to ensure the engine is cooled correctly,

Regards

Mark

 

[neale]

Are you sure you have an engine seacock? Outdrive powered boats don't usually. It could be a toilet seacock. Anyway, if it is engine related it should be open, lever in line with hose, assuming hose comes straight off the top.

 

[Mr T]

Hello Neale,
The seacock in question is located in the centre of the boat and suspect it is for the toilet as you say.

Can you advise how I should manage this system

Regards Mark

 

[rafiki_]

Hello Neale,
The seacock in question is located in the centre of the boat and suspect it is for the toilet as you say.

Can you advise how I should manage this system

Regards Mark

On my sports cruiser, I used to shut the cock when away from the boat, and leave open when on board. If you have a big V8 gasoline engine, then as soon as you start up, the system will fill with raw water, as they tend not to have sealed coolant systems.