below freezing tonight

(spudski67) · (spudski67) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 04-27-2006, 8:53 AM

its supposed to dip down to the high 20s. should i worry about water freezing in the engine block? should i throw a light bulb in there?

(deuce) · (deuce) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 04-27-2006, 8:56 AM

Yes, light to be safe..... In fact, YES, LIGHT TO BE SAFE!!!

(tyler97217) · (tyler97217) **Join Date: Aug 2004** 04-27-2006, 8:57 AM

just throw a bulb in there for peace of mind. generally takes a number of days though..

(mikeski) · (mikeski) **Join Date: Aug 2003** 04-27-2006, 9:14 AM

I use the "Puddle Rule" since I don't winterize my boat in California. When puddles of water start to freeze you need to be concerned. I would imagine the rule applies to springtime in NY.

(spudski67) · (spudski67) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 04-27-2006, 9:19 AM

thanks guys. i'm def going to go the safe route.

(jhgsupra) · (jhgsupra) **Join Date: Mar 2006** 04-27-2006, 9:36 AM

I think our summer has already passed in upstate NY. We had a week + of highs in the 60s! 20s tonight again? The other morning I saw cooling vapor coming off the lake when the temp was 30ish and the water was still only low 50s. I really need to purchase a decent dry-suit

(yosquire) · (yosquire) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 04-27-2006, 10:49 AM

I don't think you'll have a problem. The engine has a lot of mass that has to expend that heat energy.

But, a light bulb is cheap insurance against a $5k engine rebuild.