Hi Guys,
Since liveaboard is down. I decided to stop over here and say hello. I'm currently living on a sea ray 390 ec. I know it's not a trawler but figure we share a lot of the same systems and issues. I want to make sure I don't have any issues this winter as repair bills are no fun. I'm in North Carolina and winters should be mild, with the occasion day or two below freezing. With that said what preparations should I make to ensure that my pipes stay intact and my engines stay healthy?
I heard people installing wolverine oil pan heaters, but they may not be safe for gas engines? Any bilge heaters that you would recommend? Also my outside wash down water, will that be okay or should I empty that? water pipes, do you keep cabinets cracked open with fans to circulate warm to those areas?
I did some searches and didn't see it covered, and wanted some quick feedback to ensure I have a nice relaxed winter aboard.
Thank you!
Since liveaboard is down. I decided to stop over here and say hello. I'm currently living on a sea ray 390 ec. I know it's not a trawler but figure we share a lot of the same systems and issues. I want to make sure I don't have any issues this winter as repair bills are no fun. I'm in North Carolina and winters should be mild, with the occasion day or two below freezing. With that said what preparations should I make to ensure that my pipes stay intact and my engines stay healthy?
I heard people installing wolverine oil pan heaters, but they may not be safe for gas engines? Any bilge heaters that you would recommend? Also my outside wash down water, will that be okay or should I empty that? water pipes, do you keep cabinets cracked open with fans to circulate warm to those areas?
I did some searches and didn't see it covered, and wanted some quick feedback to ensure I have a nice relaxed winter aboard.
Thank you!