Winterizing Question about Ballast

(mattgettel) · (mattgettel) **Join Date: Jan 2009** 10-28-2012, 7:13 PM

I have a 2004 Malibu LSV and this is the first winter we have owned the boat. I know I have all the water out of the manifolds and block. I am wondering if I need to do anything with the ballast tanks. Fly high sacs have been installed in the rear lockers and I have taken those out but I am wondering about the hard tanks under floor in the middle and front of the boat. Any input is much appreciated. Thanks guys.
MattG

(njskier) · (njskier) **Join Date: Jul 2005** 10-28-2012, 9:04 PM

After totally pumping all water out of the hard tanks, some people pour pink RV anti-freeze in the overflow so it goes into the hard tank, then hit the switch to empty until pink comes out.

(joeshmoe) · (joeshmoe) **Join Date: Jan 2003** 10-30-2012, 5:07 PM

Also, there are two pumps for each hard tank, just because it fills up doesn't mean the empty pump works make sure the empty pumps work before putting away for the winter.