Volvo M2020 best way to winterise cooling sytem

[catnick1]

We are the proud new owners of a Westerly Konsort and have the usual learning curves to master.
She is on the hard for winter and I want to winterise the cooling system .
On previous boats (Yanmar ) I have simply switched off sea/raw water inlet, and run a fresh water hose/bucket into the sea water strainer to flush the system. I run the engine for about 15 minutes and thermostats have opened then add a bucket of antifreeze mix ((correct amount as on web site,) via strainer and continue running the engine until it has circulated ,then switch off.
Can anyone see any issues with my intentions or even suggest an easier way . many thanks

 

[Tranona]

You can do the same, although not sure it is really necessary - just drain the sea water side and leave it open. The engine circuit is protected by the coolant .

 

[VicS]

We are the proud new owners of a Westerly Konsort and have the usual learning curves to master.
She is on the hard for winter and I want to winterise the cooling system .
On previous boats (Yanmar ) I have simply switched off sea/raw water inlet, and run a fresh water hose/bucket into the sea water strainer to flush the system. I run the engine for about 15 minutes and thermostats have opened then add a bucket of antifreeze mix ((correct amount as on web site,) via strainer and continue running the engine until it has circulated ,then switch off.
Can anyone see any issues with my intentions or even suggest an easier way . many thanks

Just follow the procedures described in the owner's manual.

If you have mislaid your copy download another from https://www.volvopenta.com/en-gb/your-engine/manuals-and-handbooks/

 

[catnick1]

Just follow the procedures described in the owner's manual.

If you have mislaid your copy download another from Manuals & handbooks | Volvo Penta UK & IE

thank you

Just follow the procedures described in the owner's manual.

If you have mislaid your copy download another from Manuals & handbooks | Volvo Penta UK & IE

You can do the same, although not sure it is really necessary - just drain the sea water side and leave it open. The engine circuit is protected by the coolant .

thank you