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	<title>Lighthouse Marine Inc. &#187; Winterization</title>
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		<title>Sterndrive &#8211; Deluxe Winterize</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:38:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lighthouse Marine Inc.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sterndrive &#8211; Deluxe Winterize
1. Engine

Run &#38; flush
Spray decarbonizer through engine
Seal internal engine parts
Spray engine with rust preventative
Grease all fittings
Check for proper operating temperature
Test all safety features &#38; check tilt operation

2. Engine

Change engine oil and filter
Check all belts &#38; tighten if needed
Drain all sea water &#38; fill with antifreeze
Clean flame arrestor
Test FWC anti-freeze if needed

3. Lower [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>Sterndrive &#8211; Deluxe Winterize</h2>
<p><strong>1. Engine</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Run &amp; flush</li>
<li>Spray decarbonizer through engine</li>
<li>Seal internal engine parts</li>
<li>Spray engine with rust preventative</li>
<li>Grease all fittings</li>
<li>Check for proper operating temperature</li>
<li>Test all safety features &amp; check tilt operation</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>2. Engine</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Change engine oil and filter</li>
<li>Check all belts &amp; tighten if needed</li>
<li>Drain all sea water &amp; fill with antifreeze</li>
<li>Clean flame arrestor</li>
<li>Test FWC anti-freeze if needed</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>3. Lower Unit</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Change gearlube</li>
<li>Remove prop, grease spline, check condition</li>
<li>Check water pump output</li>
<li>Remove drive, grease u-joints, gimble bearing</li>
<li>Check engine alignment M/C, OMC &amp; Cobra</li>
<li>Check anodes as needed**</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>4. Fuel System</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Treat fuel with fuel conditioner</li>
<li>Adjust carb if needed</li>
<li>Check condition of fuel system</li>
<li>Inspect fuel lines and replace filters</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>5. Electrical System</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Test battery, charge if needed</li>
<li>Check water level</li>
<li>Check charging system &amp; spark output</li>
<li>Check battery connection &amp; clean if needed</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>6. Boat</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Check all accessories, instruments &amp; lights</li>
<li>Check steering cable operation and grease</li>
<li>Remove drain plug and tape to steering wheel</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>7. Trailer</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Check wheel bearings &amp; brakes if applicable</li>
<li>Check lights, lube winch &amp; coupler</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>** If anodes need to be replaced they are in addition to listed prices, anodes can range from $29.00 to $275.00, depending on which engine and how many need to be replaced. Replacement of anodes is at the customers request.</strong></p>
<h3>Sterndrive Basic Winterization Estimated Costs:</h3>
<ul>
<li>4 cyl: 4.0 to 4.5 Hours Labor plus parts</li>
<li>6 cyl: 4.5 to 5.0 Hours Labor plus parts</li>
<li>8 cyl: 5.0 to 5.5 Hours Labor plus parts</li>
<li>Bravo 5.5 to 6.0 Hours Labor plus parts</li>
</ul>
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		<title>Sterndrive &#8211; Basic Winterize (Winterize with an Engine Service &amp; Gearlube Change)</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:34:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lighthouse Marine Inc.</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Winterization]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[1. Engine

Run &#38; flush
Seal internal engine parts
Spray engine with rust preventative
Grease all fittings
Check for proper operating temperature
Test all safety features &#38; check tilt operation

2. Engine

Change engine oil and filter
Check all belts &#38; tighten if needed
Drain all sea water &#38; fill with antifreeze
Clean flame arrestor
Test FWC anti-freeze if needed

3. Lower Unit

Change gearlube
Remove prop, grease spline, check [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>1. Engine</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Run &amp; flush</li>
<li>Seal internal engine parts</li>
<li>Spray engine with rust preventative</li>
<li>Grease all fittings</li>
<li>Check for proper operating temperature</li>
<li>Test all safety features &amp; check tilt operation</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>2. Engine</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Change engine oil and filter</li>
<li>Check all belts &amp; tighten if needed</li>
<li>Drain all sea water &amp; fill with antifreeze</li>
<li>Clean flame arrestor</li>
<li>Test FWC anti-freeze if needed</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>3. Lower Unit</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Change gearlube</li>
<li>Remove prop, grease spline, check condition</li>
<li>Check water pump output</li>
<li>Check &amp; replace anodes as needed</li>
<li>If anodes need to be replaced this is at customer&#8217;s option.<br />
**Anodes can be $20.00 &#8211; $150.00 above described estimate upon drive</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>4. Fuel System</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Treat fuel with fuel conditioner</li>
<li>Adjust carb if needed</li>
<li>Check condition of fuel system</li>
<li>Inspect fuel lines and replace filters</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>5. Electrical System</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Test battery, charge if needed</li>
<li>Check water level</li>
<li>Check charging system &amp; spark output</li>
<li>Check battery connection &amp; clean if needed</li>
</ul>
<h3>Sterndrive Basic Winterization Estimated Costs:</h3>
<ul>
<li>4 cyl: 2.65 to 3.0 Hours Labor plus parts</li>
<li>6 cyl: 3.0 to 3.5 Hours Labor plus parts</li>
<li>8 cyl: 3.5 to 4.0 Hours Labor plus parts</li>
</ul>
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		<title>Sterndrive &#8211; Budget Winterize</title>
		<link>http://lighthousemarineinc.net/winterization/sterndrive-budget-winterize/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:30:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lighthouse Marine Inc.</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Winterization]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[1. Engine

Run &#38; flush
Seal internal engine parts
Spray engine with rust preventative
Grease all fittings
Check for proper operating temperature
Test all safety features &#38; check tilt operation
Drain all sea water
Test FWC anti-freeze if needed 3. Fuel System
Treat fuel with fuel conditioner
Check condition of fuel system
Inspect fuel lines and filters

2. Lower Unit

Check water pump output

3. Electrical System

Check charging system [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>1. Engine</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Run &amp; flush</li>
<li>Seal internal engine parts</li>
<li>Spray engine with rust preventative</li>
<li>Grease all fittings</li>
<li>Check for proper operating temperature</li>
<li>Test all safety features &amp; check tilt operation</li>
<li>Drain all sea water</li>
<li>Test FWC anti-freeze if needed 3. Fuel System</li>
<li>Treat fuel with fuel conditioner</li>
<li>Check condition of fuel system</li>
<li>Inspect fuel lines and filters</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>2. Lower Unit</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Check water pump output</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>3. Electrical System</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Check charging system &amp; spark output</li>
</ul>
<h3>Sterndrive Budget Winterize Estimated Costs:</h3>
<ul>
<li>4 cyl &#8211; 1.8 to 2.5 Hours Labor plus parts</li>
<li>6 cyl &#8211; 2.5 to 3.2 Hours Labor plus parts</li>
<li>8 cyl &#8211; 3.2 to 3.9 Hours Labor plus parts</li>
</ul>
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		<title>Outboard Engine &#8211; Deluxe Winterize (Winterize with a Service)</title>
		<link>http://lighthousemarineinc.net/winterization/outboard-engine-deluxe-winterize-winterize-with-a-service/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:29:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lighthouse Marine Inc.</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Winterization]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[1. Engine

Check compression
Run &#38; flush
Spray decarbonizer through engine
Seal internal engine parts
Spray engine with rust preventative
Grease all fittings
Check for proper operating temperature
Test all safety features &#38; check tilt operation

2. Lower Unit

Change gearlube
Remove prop, grease spline, check condition
Check water pump output
Check &#38; replace anodes as needed

3. Fuel System

Treat fuel with fuel conditioner
Adjust carb if needed
Check sychronization
Check condition [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>1. Engine</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Check compression</li>
<li>Run &amp; flush</li>
<li>Spray decarbonizer through engine</li>
<li>Seal internal engine parts</li>
<li>Spray engine with rust preventative</li>
<li>Grease all fittings</li>
<li>Check for proper operating temperature</li>
<li>Test all safety features &amp; check tilt operation</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>2. Lower Unit</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Change gearlube</li>
<li>Remove prop, grease spline, check condition</li>
<li>Check water pump output</li>
<li>Check &amp; replace anodes as needed</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>3. Fuel System</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Treat fuel with fuel conditioner</li>
<li>Adjust carb if needed</li>
<li>Check sychronization</li>
<li>Check condition of fuel system</li>
<li>Inspect fuel lines and replace filters</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>4. Electrical System</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Test battery, charge if needed</li>
<li>Check water level</li>
<li>Check charging system &amp; spark output</li>
<li>Check battery connection &amp; clean if needed</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>5. Boat</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Check all accessories, instruments &amp; lights</li>
<li>Check steering cable operation and grease</li>
<li>Remove drain plug and tape to steering wheel</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>6. Trailer</strong></p>
<p>Check wheel bearings &amp; brakes if applicable</p>
<p>Check lights, lube wich</p>
<h3>Outboard Engine Deluxe Winterization Estimated Costs:</h3>
<ul>
<li>1 &#8211; 15hp: 1.25 to 2.0 Hours Labor plus parts</li>
<li>18 &#8211; 40hp: 2.0 to 3.0 Hours Labor plus parts</li>
<li>50 &#8211; 235hp:3.0 to 4.0 Hours Labor plus parts</li>
</ul>
<p>Four-Stroke engines add up to an additional Hour of Labor depending upon horsepower</p>
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		<title>Outboard &#8211; Basic Winterize</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:25:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lighthouse Marine Inc.</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Winterization]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[1. Engine

Check Compression
Run &#38; flush
Spray decarbonizer through engine
Seal internal engine parts
Spray engine with rust preventative
Grease all fittings
Check for proper operating temperature
Test all safety features &#38; check tilt operation

2. Lower Unit

Change gearlube
Remove prop, grease spline, check condition
Check water pump output
Check &#38; replace anodes as needed

3. Fuel System

Treat fuel with fuel conditioner
Adjust carb if needed
Check synchronization
Check condition [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>1. Engine</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Check Compression</li>
<li>Run &amp; flush</li>
<li>Spray decarbonizer through engine</li>
<li>Seal internal engine parts</li>
<li>Spray engine with rust preventative</li>
<li>Grease all fittings</li>
<li>Check for proper operating temperature</li>
<li>Test all safety features &amp; check tilt operation</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>2. Lower Unit</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Change gearlube</li>
<li>Remove prop, grease spline, check condition</li>
<li>Check water pump output</li>
<li>Check &amp; replace anodes as needed</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>3. Fuel System</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Treat fuel with fuel conditioner</li>
<li>Adjust carb if needed</li>
<li>Check synchronization</li>
<li>Check condition of fuel system</li>
<li>Inspect fuel lines and filters</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>4. Electrical System</strong></p>
<h3>Outboard Basic Winterization Estimated Costs:</h3>
<ul>
<li>1 &#8211; 15hp: 1.0 to 1.5 Hours Labor plus parts</li>
<li>18 &#8211; 40hp: 1.5 to 2.0 Hours Labor plus parts</li>
<li>50 &#8211; 235hp: 2.0 to 3.5 Hours Labor plus parts</li>
</ul>
<p>Four-Stroke engines add up to an additional Hour of Labor depending upon horsepower</p>
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