winterizing

Does anyone know how to winterize cock-pit thru hulls? My Ericson 28 has cockpit thru hulls that need to be left open to let rain water drain. How do I ensure that they do not freeze and crack? Help!

Well, it's a new boat for us, but in fact, the boat was built in 1971. If the registration can be believed, it's Hull #4. We are it's new owners and very excited about same. We live in Seattle and the boat is currently in Bellingham for part of the winter. She'll be in the water throughout the...

Since Sean has designated this forum for 'mindless chatter"... This might qualify. Afternoon before last we hauled the boat for a bottom job and some drive train maint. Freezing weather has been here for the last several days and the yard (quite properly) wanted to know how I wanted to protect...

I need some advice on winterizing my E29. I have an A 4 and I was wondering about the exhaust. Is there a plug to let out any water or do you just have to flush the system with antifreeze till it coumes out the exhaust on the transom? Also are there any problem areas that I need to address...