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| Author: | tjohnson [ Sun Nov 20, 2011 8:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Wintering my 268 |
I need help winterizing my 2004 Vista 268. It is stored in the water and has a mercruiser engine with the 3-point drainage system. Water runs continuously through the seawater pump when the two plugs are removed. The manual says to turn off the seacock before draining but after intense search I don't see a seacock. Mechanics have told me that it may not have a seacock and I may need to crimp the seawater hose to keep the lake water from running in. Has anyone experienced this or can anyone verify that some 268's do not necessarily have a seacock? Thanks! |
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| Author: | Paul I. [ Sun Nov 20, 2011 10:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wintering my 268 |
Some Mercs do have a 2nd pick-up for cooling, with a seacock. It is made for warm water boating to aid in more raw water that the drive can pick up. It sounds like you have a closed system, yes?? |
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| Author: | tjohnson [ Mon Nov 21, 2011 8:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wintering my 268 |
Thanks for the reply. No, it is not a closed system. |
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| Author: | firecadet613 [ Mon Nov 21, 2011 9:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wintering my 268 |
I have not seen a seacock for engine cooling water on a 268. It should all come via the outdrive. |
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| Author: | Paul I. [ Mon Nov 21, 2011 11:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wintering my 268 |
firecadet613 wrote: I have not seen a seacock for engine cooling water on a 268. It should all come via the outdrive. I "think" you have a Volvo, yes?? I could be mistaken!! Mr. Johnson has a Merc. |
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| Author: | firecadet613 [ Mon Nov 21, 2011 3:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wintering my 268 |
I've looked at a few Mercs also. It is very uncommon for outdrive boats to have seacocks for engine cooling water. |
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| Author: | tjohnson [ Mon Nov 21, 2011 3:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wintering my 268 |
Thanks again for your responses! Yes, I am pretty much certain it does not have a seacock and if that is the case how do I stop the water from coming in? |
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