Given that winter is probably coming fast for you, I suggest that you pay to
have this boat professionally winterized this first season. Then, during
the off season, you can study up on the procedures to winterize your boat
for next year. The last thing you want to do is rush through it and miss
something. That "something" can probably result in more damage than the
cost of having someone winterize it. It might be in the area of $600+ due
to the twins, but I think it will be money well spent. My opinion of
course.......

Scott Collins
Newcastle, WA
'99 Seaswirl 230 Cuddy

"Jim" wrote in message
om...
This summer, I purchased a '86 Sea Ray Weekender 30'. It is located
on the Great Lakes where temperatures are well below zero for most of
the winter. It is just about that time to pull it out of the water
and winterize it. User manuals or documentation did not come with the
boat.

Can anyone provide information about what needs to be done? Included
are the particulars of the boat.

Twin Inboard 350 w/ fresh water intakes and exhausts
Dripless Shaft System
Hot Water Heater
Water System Holding Tank
Shower, Drain
Manual Fresh Water Head
Waste Holding Tank
Sinks, Galley and Head
Bilge Pumps (4)
Fridge
Windlass
Mooring Cover
Camper Cover
Scuppers
Anchor Locker
Hatches


What is the best enviro safe products to use to clean the bottom of
the boat? There is anti-fouling paint on the hull.

Any and all help, comments and or opinions would be appreciated.
Also, if there are groups for boating issues, please let me know.


Thank You,
Jim