WAKEBOAT WINTERIZATION ON 2022 G23!! Wakeboat Ownership, Episode 25

[@NovisLife]

Thanks for the video! I have the same boat, and thankful for the time and money saved from dealer

[@wake_mann]

@NovisLife you're welcome, thank you for watching!

[@wakeboss]

Great video! Nice work!

[@wake_mann]

@@wakeboss thank you!

[@Daniel-1680]

Ought to go ahead and refill that yellow bucket with the other gallons of antifreeze to make refilling your feed bucket much easier than trying to pour the individual gallons in while engine running. Otherwise, great video!

[@wake_mann]

Thank you! I would but it's not perfectly sealed so it leaks a bit

[@nickjames80]

I ordered a 2024 G23 with supplemental ballast....wondered how many lead bags you run in your boat and location for them? thanks for the videos!

[@wake_mann]

Congrats! I don't have the supplemental ballast so I have 26 bags (50lbs each) in place of the supplemental ballast. If I had the supplemental ballast I would not do any more than 10 bags, maybe between 300 and 500lbs, but you would be fine without any as well.

[@nickjames80]

@@wake_mann 300-500 in rear lockers? Would you do the triple axle again? I drive 30 min to make every weekend.

[@wake_mann]

@BigDabby I would probably have to play a little to see where they work best, I would probably start midship and make sure there is 200lbs extra on the port side, seems to need it in my opinion. Triple axle was more necessary for Mr based on the weight I am hauling frequently, could certainly get away with tandem.

[@maxliss3698]

What are those board racks at time 14:35? I thought you got the Nautique Strapless Board Racks

[@wake_mann]

I traded the strapless board racks to the dealer for a discount and replaced them with the PTM Edge clamp racks. They work better for my filming and do a better job of holding a foil board.

[@williampietraszewski4140]

Did you not warm motor up to operating temps first to open the thermostat? Curious if this is a necessary step before I finish mine. Alrdy drained all my lines and don't rly want to warm it up and redrain all the plugs haha

[@wake_mann]

@williampietraszewski4140 this isn't necessary on this engine as it has a closed cooling system using antifreeze. The thermostat would only open for the antifreeze not the water lines. If you have a pcm engine from the last 5ish years you should be good.

[@williampietraszewski4140]

@wake_mann thanks for the quick reply. Do you know is the m5di on the axis boats the same?

[@wake_mann]

@williampietraszewski4140 I'm not sure. Check to see if there is an overflow Reservoir for antifreeze. It should have green or orange antifreeze in it. If it does then this should mean.it has a closed cooling system.

[@darrinvincent7427]

Do you change the coolant?

[@wake_mann]

I haven't yet because I don't typically keep my boats long enough, but certainly would after a certain period of time. I wouldn't do it as part of winterization either, unless I felt like it really needed it after a season ended.

[@ryanrosnack3931]

Love the PTM clamping racks you added!

[@wake_mann]

Thank you!

[@yarrdayarrdayarrda]

I do a bunch of different boat winterizations every fall. Some boats are absolutely miserable to work on, especially in regards to winterizing the ballast tanks. The other thing is I always drain the water out wherever I can (block/manifolds/heater core/etc) before I run in the antifreeze so there is little chance of diluting the antifreeze as it pumps through the system.

[@victorpoliashov2467]

Your just as meticulous with your boats as I am, respect for that. Many, even the dealer dont even bother with the RV antifreeze. Just drain it and call it good. Whoever buys or has bought your previous used boats is a lucky boat owner.

[@wake_mann]

Thank you! I like to safeguard my boat's value where I can.

[@craigdonham9939]

My S23 manual says to put 1 gallon of antifreeze down the vent line of each ballast tank with the ballast valves open. I saw you open the valves but didn’t put in the antifreeze. Does the G23 manual not recommend that?

[@wake_mann]

I believe it does, it would certainly provide you a bit more safety. Generally, as long as water has room to expand, it doesn't do damage. I also keep my boat in an insulated garage and it only gets below freezing when it's negative outside. Even then it only gets down to about 29

[@Louis-ub7cy]

Great Job! Our Nautique is already winterized and we also already have negative degrees in Germany. Love your videos!

[@wake_mann]

Thank you! Oh man, not looking forward to negative temps this year. Is it normal to hit negative in November in Germany?

[@frederich.3718]

I can answer that as well. Not negative yet, hitting at night the 30°F, during the days right now maybe up 50°F. Love your boat Tim, I can repeat myself over and over again and I agree with the others that it's great that you take good care of it and appreciate it. @Louis, where about your from in Germany / where are you taking out your Nautique? Think we only have one dealer here in Germany that sell Nautique, right?

[@wake_mann]

Thank you! Someday I need to make a trip over there, need to see more of the world.

[@ryanpinto1582]

Is there a trick to get the ballast actuators to release from the ball valves? I have a 2019 G23 and those things are on there. Im scare if I pull to hard I'll bend something.

[@wake_mann]

Yes, you have to pull the collar up and it has to be decently aligned with the notch. The collar has a spring that holds it down. It helps if you take an up close picture to see what it looks like. I have a much harder time getting them back on typically.

[@ryanpinto1582]

@@wake_mann Thanks! I was able to get them all off easily.

[@wake_mann]

@@ryanpinto1582 you're welcome!

[@joetaber8259]

Hey WM. Good video. My boat gets stored in a covered outdoor “stall”. Garage is way too small in my situation. My Centurion PCM has the same three quick disconnects etc. I go through all the normal drainage steps but I decided that there’s always a chance that a ballast pump or hose has some water in it - so I added an Xtreme marine engine compartment heater that comes on in really cold weather (I only plug it in if weather is going to be under freezing). Sort of “belt and suspenders” step. I use a mounting plate on the back bulkhead so I can easily remove it during the season.

[@wake_mann]

Not a bad idea, thanks for sharing!

[@SupremeSurfers]

Sorry I’m so late to this vid! That’s so easy to winterize. Our system is different but is way easy too. We were definitely able to extend our season a lot longer cus of it. Love the new hats!

[@wake_mann]

Thank you! Yes love the upgrades in ease of winterization. Yes, the new images are looking great on the merch. I just got a hoody and tee in the mail yesterday and Im pretty happy with how they turned out.

[@SupremeSurfers]

@@wake_mann That’s awesome! I’ll definitely be getting some.

[@wake_mann]

Would love to see you rocking the new logo!

[@SupremeSurfers]

@@wake_mann Heck yeah!

[@Mattyb720]

Was the water intake system in your rear locker an option or standard feature?

[@wake_mann]

It was an option.

[@tylermooney1405]

Nothing noted that I heard about the heater. Does anything need to be done to drain the water for that?

[@wake_mann]

Nothing needs to be done eith the heater on this boat as it has a closed cooling system and the heater uses antifreeze. If you have a different engine you may need to pull a hose or 2 to drain your heater.

[@mattl6410]

Great video, thanks. I have a 2023 GS22 so this is super useful. Honest question, why do you need to run antifreeze through rather than use the existing antifreeze reservoir / system?

[@wake_mann]

Thank you! Antifreeze is not necessary but I like to do it to be extra safe. In boats with a closed cooling system they still use the lake water to cool the coolant, like a fan on a car. You need to at least drain the lines.

[@bradmcdonald884]

How deep, is your garage? What about doer width and heights?

[@wake_mann]

My garage is 30ft long door to back wall, 11.5ft tall by 12 ft wide door opening.

[@bradmcdonald884]

@@wake_mann wow plenty of room then. Thanks!

[@wake_mann]

You're welcome. I had the garage specifically built to hold the biggest boat I may ever own... They keep getting bigger though, haha

[@bradmcdonald884]

It looks like you have the boat parked right close to the door with the tongue folded. Do you have much room behind the platform?

[@wake_mann]

With the current setup, 2022 G23 on boat mate trailer, I cannot fit the boat in without swinging the tongue in. I have about 1.5 ft to 2 ft of space left in the rear as walking space. This setup is actually longer than my 24 MXZ even though the G23 is shorter, the trailer is just longer. The trailer was shorter on my 24 MXZ.

[@jordanheavenor6884]

Tim, love the videos! Im building a cabin and trying to design the garage so I can park a future wake boat in it, G23 is a good example of what should fit for any boat. Wondering if you know a few dimensions I cannot seem to find online... Total max height with tower folded down, max width and length with tongue swing collapsed and platform still (All when on trailer). Any recommendations on garage design for this? the height and width I should consider? Any insight would be super helpful!!

[@wake_mann]

Thank you! Yes, I think my garage is the minimum size I would do for the 2022 G23 with telescoping tower. It is 30ft long from inside wall to inside wall. The door opening is 12ft wide by 11.5 ft tall. With the trailer tongue folded and platform on I have about 1.5 to 2ft to spare, I wouldn't want it any tighter so I can still walk behind while parked and have room for parking error. I think it could fit in a 10 ft x 10 ft door but it would be very close on top and might have to remove guide poles for width. The extra 2 ft on sides and 1.5 ft on height make it easy to park without wondering if you will hit the top if you didn't put the tower all the way down, but still won't clear the height if tower is all the way up. Hope this helps.

[@jordanheavenor6884]

@@wake_mann awesome, thanks so much! So height wise, you think it could fit in a 9' tall garage door with tower lowered?

[@wake_mann]

I can assure you that if you have the 2022 G23 with the tepescoping tower it will not clear a 9ft tall garage door, it would barely clear a 10ft tall door with tower all the way down.

[@jordanheavenor6884]

@@wake_mann Oh wow, thanks! Do you think the fold down version is lower?

[@wake_mann]

Yes, I do think the fold down tower is lower but not sure on exact dimensions, very possible it could fit in a 9 ft tall door.

[@kobeconstruction6710]

Yo Tim - any Chance you can measure the exact height when the tower is fully down ? my G gets here in 4 wks and its gunna be supa tight to my opening so just trying to get it sorted if i need before its a problem

[@wake_mann]

I don't really have a way to get an exact measurement but I can certainly give you a pretty good one. I will measure my ceiling height and then measure from ceiling down to top of the boat and then subtract.

[@wake_mann]

Just measured and its pretty much right at 10 ft. I would say if you have a 10 ft door opening, no less, you could fit, but it will be so close that it will rack your nerves

[@kobeconstruction6710]

@@wake_mann thanks Tim - it’s gunna be super close only an inch or 2 max in it - if it fits it fits 😂 thanks for the content you been putting up I’m supa excited to get mine after watching you collect yours - we just comin into summer in nz so maybe I can pass some content bak to you as I crank the hrs up 🤟👌

[@wake_mann]

You're welcome! Congrats on your purchase and I would love to see you shredding behind your boat in NZ. Someday I need to visit that place.

[@ryanmorgan8146]

Curious, what temps do your garages hit in the winter? my warehouse where I store mine, we never see below 55 degrees inside.

[@wake_mann]

Great question! The lowest I've seen mine was 28 degrees when it was -15 degrees outside but this was when it was insulated and not drywalled yet. I just finished drywalling it and I think I may get different results this winter. I still like to winterize to eliminate concern myself though. I used to rent a heated shop and I still winterized in case of power outage, which happened once during single digit temps.

[@k5chevyblazer]

@@wake_mann man, that's cold, we are in Solano County California, and we rarely see outside temps below 35. Mostly it's only in the 40s at worst.

[@wake_mann]

Yes, we get cold in MT. MT has the lowest temp ever recorded in the lower 48 states in Cutbank, MT. If I lived where you do and had my boat in a garage I wouldnt worry about the main steps for winterization. If I stored outside I would probably still winterize as I would be afraid of the off chance of multiple day below freezing temps like what happens to TX last year.

[@k5chevyblazer]

@@wake_mann thanks for the reply and enjoy the ride!

[@wake_mann]

No prob, will do, thx

[@tomloewen3572]

Good job. I just compared your boat winterization to my old 08 SAN that I just did. Similar but different. I like the access I have better than you have. But I some of the newer features the G has are great. How hard will it be to replace your impeller? . Would trade any day. :)

[@wake_mann]

Thank you! I actually haven't checked on the impeller location yet but I would bet it will be easier than my 24 MXZ was. I will be sure to make a video when I change it.

[@Fraser_954]

This guy is talking shit. Ethanol fuel absorbs water, plus the longer (any type) of fuel sits, the lower the octane rates becomes - so leaving your tank full of fuel for this long, regardless if you use a stabiliser, will drop to an octane rating to a level that can cause knocking, and damage, especially on a higher compression engines like these high-end marine v8s

[@wake_mann]

I will always follow manufacturer recommendation first and foremost. Manual says fill tank for winter storage, use octane 89, and ethanol is fine so long as its no more than 10%. Stating an opinion is not talking s***, your comment on the other hand is definitely talking s***.

[@Fraser_954]

@@wake_mann Lookup degradation of octane rating and ethanol fuel water absorption. Both of these get worse the older the fuel gets

[@wake_mann]

Thus the purpose of fuel stabilizer. Again, I will take manufacturer instructions over someone who comments on a KZbin video every day of the year regardless of google results. Helps protect warranty. But I appreciate your comments as they only help my videos.