New 195S just arrived....do I need to winterize it?

[Cuso316]

It's never been in the water. Do I need to winterize it? Being stored outside. Any input would be greatly appreciated (It's my first boat).

 

[HangOutdoors]

Did they run it on the hose at the dealer? If not then I wouldn't think so. Pull the battery and put it on a maintainer. If you are storing it outside, I would put a couple of containers of damp rid in it, in case moisture seeps in. If it is outside I would also make sure the tongue is up a bit to let water drain out the back. Also open your keel plug and leave it open as well as your clean out port make sure you unlock it at the very least set it loosely in tube or put it on the swim platform under the cover. If snow can get on it, make sure cover is tight and slopes so snow and water can run off.

 

[Cuso316]

Did they run it on the hose at the dealer? If not then I wouldn't think so. Pull the battery and put it on a maintainer. If you are storing it outside, I would put a couple of containers of damp rid in it, in case moisture seeps in. If it is outside I would also make sure the tongue is up a bit to let water drain out the back. Also open your keel plug and leave it open as well as your clean out port make sure you unlock it at the very least set it loosely in tube or put it on the swim platform under the cover. If snow can get on it, make sure cover is tight and slopes so snow and water can run off.

Thank you very much! Appreciate it

 

[steveinmd]

Run it for few seconds and blip the throttle. Check if any water comes out of the pump