As the Fall months creep into our calendars, boat owners in cooler climates acknowledge, with sadness, that it’s time to put the boat away. Outside Storage? It’s a thought and an option but consider that you may be threatened by snow build up, tornadoes or hurricanes. The success of storing your boat outside depends on how well your boat is protected from the conditions outdoors.                          Rinse/Flush Rinsing the outside of your boat and trailer thoroughly with fresh water will remove excess salt. Pay particular attention to your trailer’s leaf springs, wheel hubs and brakes that are constantly submerged during launching and retrieval of your boat. Flush your engine's cooling system with fresh water in line with your engine manufacturer’s salt removal recommendations. This will minimize corrosion and overheating issues come spring. Drain your boat of all water – bilge, head, sink lines, water tanks, sea-cocks, and pipes. If you are in an area with extended periods of freezing, put antifreeze in the low parts if there is still some water present. Salt Watch out for salt. Buy a good salt remover to minimize corrosion. Add fuel stabilizer to top off your fuel tanks. Here is one recommended by CLR Marine. Diesel Formula Fuel Stabilizer & Performance Improver - 32oz *Case of 4* STA-BIL Diesel Formula Fuel Stabilizer is a diesel additive that keeps fuel fresh for quick, easy starts and maximized for engine performance. Designed for use with all diesel engines, and all diesel fuels, Sta-Bil Fuel Stabilizer Diesel formula prevents sludge and sediment formation, cleans and lubricates fuel injectors to improve performance and helps remove water. It is safe to use and recommended for use at every fill up, with the 32 ounce bottle treating up to 320 gallons of fuel. Batteries Remove the batteries from your boat and store in your garage or basement. Batteries should be connected to a battery charger that will give them a good charge and one that w automatically switches to a float/trickle charge to keep your batteries topped up. Match your charger to the type of battery you are charging. Using a charger manufactured for lead acid batteries to charge an AGM (absorbent glass mat) battery will cause damage to the battery. If you choose to keep your batteries in the boat, connect a solar trickle charger. These chargers will keep your batteries topped off without the hassle of removing heavy batteries from your boat. Cleaning Clean the exterior with the proper fiber glass or wood cleaner needed for your boat. Bright work can be cleaned by removing the wood or cleaning it as it is - installed. Be careful to not get the wood cleaner onto the deck surfaces. The exterior should be dried with a chamois cloth. Vinyl seat cushions and backs should be cleaned with vinyl cleaner. Hard surfaces inside the vessel can be wiped with all purpose cleaners. End your cleaning with a coat of wax to the exterior and polish. Don’t forget the bottom paint. Before you store, spend the time to give your boat a thorough cleaning. CLR Marine has many products by trusted brands such as Powerhouse, Davis Instruments, Jabsco, Shurhold, and Swobbit, to help winterize and clean. You will be grateful in the spring during launch time that your boat is already clean as the new boating season begins. Cover Up If you store outside in your yard, driveway, or a boat yard, a boat cover is a must to prevent damage from winter conditions. Leaving your boat in the water is not recommended. The boat is exposed to rough weather, and has a greater possibility of sinking if you aren’t monitoring it often. https://www.clrmarine.com/462m4/boat-outfitting/winter-covers.html and https://www.clrmarine.com/462m4/winterizing.html Circle May 21, 2022, on your calendar. The date is almost ten days before Memorial Day, next year when most harbors open for the season. Start your prep work, tune-ups, sanding, and painting to get out on the water and a great boating season. In the meantime, during the cold winter months, cozy up to the fire and read your boating manuals, new safety regulations and weather information. Fair winds and smooth sailing.   To obtain more information about the products and services mentioned in this article, please get in touch with CLR Marine https://www.clrmarine.com/. _________________________________________________________________________ Award-winning author Cheryl Kuba has been at the helm for more than 30 years sailing the Great Lakes, with side trips to the British Virgin Islands and St. Maarten. She has served as past- Commodore of Great Lakes Fleet 21 -Chicago region. 3happycampers.com ©Copyright Cheryl Kuba, 3happycampers.com, 2021.  

Euro White 2" Oil Pressure Gauge (80 PSI) Perimeter-lighted White dial with bold Black graphics, Black aluminum bezel, contoured White pointer and flat glass lens.  A pressure gauge operates by sending a low amperage current through the gauge's meter to ground via a sending unit with variable resistance. The resistance of the sending units increase or decrease with the changes in pressure, temperature, etc... As the sender's resistance varies, the amount of current allowed to flow through it to ground changes and the meter deflects, showing the change in pressure. 2" - Hole size: 2.0625" (53mm) Specifications: Anti-scratch glass lens Perimeter-lighted White dial 12 VDC negative ground Can be adapted for 24 VDC systems Dual Scale - Metric and Imperial Factory P/N GP9596 *Sold as an Individual **Gauge Cover not Included This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.

Oil Pressure Sender 1/8 NPTF European 5 Bar Single Float The Faria Beede single station insulated earth oil pressure sender is European resistance and suitable for use with the European range of Faria Beede oil pressure gauges. The Faria Beede oil pressure sender is threaded 1/8" NPTF and works with both 12V and 24V DC electrical systems, for alternative threaded systems please order an appropriate threaded sender adaptor. Single station oil pressure sender is suitable for operating one oil pressure gauge, for dual gauge operations order a dual station oil pressure sender. The Faria Beede insulated earth oil pressure sensor is earthed back to the battery (where earth means ground (G) and is negative). This Faria Beede pressure sender measures up to 5 bar. This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.

Oil Pressure Sender 1/8 NPTF America 80 PSI Dual Station Standard Engine oil pressure sending unit sends a reading from 0-80 PSI to the oil pressure gauge. This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.

Oil Pressure Sender -  Single Sender Perfect replacement or upgrade to your boat. Features: Single Sender This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.

Oil Pressure Sender (1/8 NPTF European 10 Bar) - Single Standard Perfect replacement or upgrade to your boat. Features: Single Standard This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.

Spun Silver 2" Oil Pressure Gauge (80 PSI)  Perimeter-lighted Silver dial with bold Black graphics, polished stainless steel bezel, contoured Black pointer, and domed glass lens. A pressure gauge operates by sending a low amperage current through the gauge's meter to ground via a sending unit with variable resistance. The resistance of the sending units increase or decrease with the changes in pressure, temperature, etc... As the sender's resistance varies, the amount of current allowed to flow through it to ground changes and the meter deflects, showing the change in pressure. 2"- Hole Size: 2.0625" (53mm)  Specifications: Domed, Scratch Resistant Lens Stainless Steel Bezel LED Illuminating around the Perimeter of the Dial Dual Scale - Imperial and Metric Factory P/N GP9623 *Sold as an Individual **Gauge Cover not Included This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.

Coral 2" Oil Pressure Gauge (80 PSI) Perimeter-lighted Black dial with stylish White and Blue graphics, Black aluminum bezel with burnished leading edge, contoured White pointer, and flat glass lens.  Fuel Level gauge operates by sending a low amperage current through the gauges meter to ground via a sending unit with variable resistance. The resistance of the sending units increase or decrease with the changes in pressure, temperature, etc... As the sender's resistance varies, the amount of current allowed to flow through it to ground changes and the meter deflects, showing the level of fuel. 2" - Hole Size: 2.0625" (53mm) Specifications: Scratch Resistant Lens Black Aluminum Bezel Contoured White Pointer Dual Scale - Imperial and Metric Factory P/N GP9527 *Sold as an Individual **Gauge Cover not Included This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.

Oil Pressure Sender 1/8" NPTF American 100 PSI - Single Standard Features: 1/8" NPTF A wide variety of sender types Metric and Standard values available This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.

52MM (2-1/16") OceanLink Transmission Oil Pressure Gauge - 30 Bar/440 PSI - White Dial & Bezel OceanLink 52 mm Vessel Status Gauges are connected directly to any OceanLink Master unit using the patented EasyLink serial bus connection.  Up to 16 EasyLink gauges for each Tachometer or GPS Speedometer can be daisy-chained together.   Interchangeable bezel option.  Features: AMP Superseal Easylink 270° pointer deflection angle Reverse polarity protection Anti-fog double lens Front & rear protection rating IPX5 Operating temperature range -20 °C / +70 °C Nominal voltage - 12/24V Hole diameter - 52MM In the Box: Gauge Bezel Rubber Seal Spinlock Installation Instructions Safety Instructions *Sold as an Individual WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including LEAD which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov. This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.

52MM (2-1/16") OceanLink Transmission Oil Pressure Gauge - 30 Bar/440 PSI - Black Dial & Bezel OceanLink 52 mm Vessel Status Gauges are connected directly to any OceanLink Master unit using the patented EasyLink serial bus connection.  Up to 16 EasyLink gauges for each Tachometer or GPS Speedometer can be daisy-chained together.   Interchangeable bezel option.  Features: AMP Superseal Easylink 270° pointer deflection angle Reverse polarity protection Anti-fog double lens Front & rear protection rating IPX5 Operating temperature range -20 °C / +70 °C Nominal voltage - 12/24V Hole diameter - 52MM In the Box: Gauge Bezel Rubber Seal Spinlock Installation Instructions Safety Instructions *Sold as an Individual WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including LEAD which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov. This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.

52MM (2-1/16") OceanLink Engine Oil Pressure Gauge - Low/High (150 PSI) - White Dial & Bezel OceanLink 52 mm Vessel Status Gauges are connected directly to any OceanLink Master unit using the patented EasyLink serial bus connection.  Up to 16 EasyLink gauges for each Tachometer or GPS Speedometer can be daisy-chained together.   Interchangeable bezel option.  Features: AMP Superseal Easylink 270° pointer deflection angle Reverse polarity protection Anti-fog double lens Front & rear protection rating IPX5 Operating temperature range -20 °C / +70 °C Nominal voltage - 12/24V Hole diameter - 52MM In the Box: Gauge Bezel Rubber Seal Spinlock Installation Instructions Safety Instructions *Sold as an Individual WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including LEAD which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov. This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.

52MM (2-1/16") OceanLink Engine Oil Pressure Low/High (150 PSI) - Black Dial & Bezel OceanLink 52 mm Vessel Status Gauges are connected directly to any OceanLink Master unit using the patented EasyLink serial bus connection.  Up to 16 EasyLink gauges for each Tachometer or GPS Speedometer can be daisy-chained together.   Interchangeable bezel option.  Features: AMP Superseal Easylink 270° pointer deflection angle Reverse polarity protection Anti-fog double lens Front & rear protection rating IPX5 Operating temperature range -20 °C / +70 °C Nominal voltage - 12/24V Hole diameter - 52MM In the Box: Gauge Bezel Rubber Seal Spinlock Installation Instructions Safety Instructions *Sold as an Individual WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including LEAD which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov. This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.

52MM (2-1/16") OceanLink Engine Oil Pressure - 10 Bar/150 PSI - White Dial & Bezel OceanLink 52 mm Vessel Status Gauges are connected directly to any OceanLink Master unit using the patented EasyLink serial bus connection.  Up to 16 EasyLink gauges for each Tachometer or GPS Speedometer can be daisy-chained together.   Interchangeable bezel option.  Features: AMP Superseal Easylink 270° pointer deflection angle Reverse polarity protection Anti-fog double lens Front & rear protection rating IPX5 Operating temperature range -20 °C / +70 °C Nominal voltage - 12/24V Hole diameter - 52MM In the Box: Gauge Bezel Rubber Seal Spinlock Installation Instructions Safety Instructions *Sold as an Individual WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including LEAD which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov. This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.

52MM (2-1/16") OceanLink Engine Oil Pressure Gauge -10 Bar/150 PSI - Black Dial & Bezel OceanLink 52 mm Vessel Status Gauges are connected directly to any OceanLink Master unit using the patented EasyLink serial bus connection.  Up to 16 EasyLink gauges for each Tachometer or GPS Speedometer can be daisy-chained together.   Interchangeable bezel option.  Features: AMP Superseal Easylink 270° pointer deflection angle Reverse polarity protection Anti-fog double lens Front & rear protection rating IPX5 Operating temperature range -20 °C / +70 °C Nominal voltage - 12/24V Hole diameter - 52MM In the Box: Gauge Bezel Rubber Seal Spinlock Installation Instructions Safety Instructions *Sold as an Individual WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including LEAD which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov. This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.