{"product_id":"camco-boat-winterizer-do-it-yourself-direct-drive-cam-65506","title":"Camco Boat Winterizer-Do It Yourself, Direct Drive","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eCamco 65506 Do-It-Yourself Inboard Boat Winterizing Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Camco 65506 Inboard Boat Winterizing Kit provides a convenient way to flush and prepare an inboard engine's raw-water cooling system for seasonal storage. Designed for boats with a compatible thru-hull water intake, the system can be used with many direct-drive and V-drive inboard installations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe multi-valve assembly allows the engine to run on fresh water until it reaches operating temperature. Once the thermostat opens, the cooling-system supply can be switched from fresh water to marine antifreeze without disconnecting the system. This helps replace water inside the engine block and raw-water cooling passages before freezing temperatures arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 0; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesigned for winterizing compatible inboard marine engines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSuitable for many direct-drive and V-drive boat installations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlushes particulates and impurities from the raw-water cooling system\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSeparate valves control the fresh-water and antifreeze supplies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSwitches from fresh water to antifreeze without disconnecting the system\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAllows the engine to reach operating temperature before antifreeze is introduced\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReusable components can be flushed, dried and stored after winterization\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 0; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e12\" x 7\" x 3-1\/2\" multi-valve assembly\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e6' winterizing hose\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e5-gallon antifreeze container\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAntifreeze container hose adapter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInstallation clamps\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 0; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eInboard Application\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Camco 65506 is intended for inboard boats with a compatible thru-hull raw-water intake. Direct drive and V-drive describe the boat's drivetrain arrangement; compatibility with this kit depends on the location and accessibility of the engine's raw-water intake. Inspect the boat's cooling-water intake configuration before beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 0; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnect the winterizing system to a fresh-water supply and compatible inboard motor flusher positioned over the boat's thru-hull water intake. Run the engine at idle until it reaches operating temperature. The multi-valve assembly is then used to close the fresh-water supply while opening the antifreeze supply, directing marine antifreeze into the engine's raw-water cooling system.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 0; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eWhat You Will Need\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePropylene-glycol marine engine winterizing antifreeze with burst protection of at least -50°F\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFresh-water supply and garden hose\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompatible thru-hull inboard motor flusher\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 0; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eRecommended Inboard Motor Flusher\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor compatible boats with a thru-hull water intake, we recommend the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store-6rtev5owwo.mybigcommerce.com\/moeller-099085-00-pro-inboard-motor-flusher\/\"\u003eMoeller 099085-00 Pro Inboard Motor Flusher\u003c\/a\u003e. The flusher creates a temporary water connection over the raw-water intake beneath the boat.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotor flusher and marine antifreeze are not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm that the flusher fits securely over the boat's raw-water intake before operating the engine.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 0; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eImportant Usage Information\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eRead the Camco instructions and engine manufacturer's winterization procedure before beginning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePosition the antifreeze container as directed in the installation instructions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAllow the engine to reach operating temperature before switching to antifreeze\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOperate the engine at idle during the flushing and winterization process\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaintain an adequate supply of fresh water or antifreeze to the raw-water intake\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShut down the engine immediately when the antifreeze container is empty\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlush the winterizer components with fresh water and allow them to dry before storage\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wholesalemarine.com\/content\/PDFs\/Camco-65506-Inboard-Winterization-Kit-Instructions.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView the Camco 65506 Inboard Boat Winterizer Instructions (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c!-- snippet location product_description --\u003e \u003cp\u003e California Residents: \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-6rtev5owwo\/stencil\/4c731d90-821b-013f-159c-7692448c53ea\/e\/5184b8b0-7ec1-013f-1cb3-16eaae88d95a\/img\/warning.png\" alt=\"warning sign\" class=\"warningImg\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e WARNING \u003c\/strong\u003e Cancer and Reproductive Harm - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\/\" class=\"productWarning\"\u003eP65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Camco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67605091615035,"sku":"CAM-65506","price":100.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/4271\/8779\/files\/CAMCO-65506__95148.1789396990.jpg?v=1790704820","url":"https:\/\/clinchriverfishingusa.com\/products\/camco-boat-winterizer-do-it-yourself-direct-drive-cam-65506","provider":"Clinch River Fishing USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}