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Old 10-02-2020, 07:55 AM   #16
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Originally Posted by Rich View Post
I don't think it is anyone joking around, I heard if from two different sources, and other boaters have reported the same to me. There are now schedule delay because people had to go back and reservice boats that were already winterized and shrink wrapped.

I'd suggest calling local marine shops, perhaps Fays, Supreme Marine, etc. I'm sure that many or most of them were affected.

I don't think the antifreeze company would keep it confidential as they would be liable for many boats being damaged. I don't know any details. I would guess that they were they contacted by their distributors, as I'm sure most purchase antifreeze in bulk at this time of the year.

How is freeze damage covered by your insurance, perhaps you should check your policy to see that it's not excluded if you do it yourself? A frozen engine block would cost a lot more to repair than replacing a few fresh water plastic pipes or fittings on your boat for those that have them.
The only thing I have to winterize this year is an outboard, so Personally I am not at all concerned.

I just find it hard to believe that there isn't some very public information about this situation, with everything that is stake across the Northern half of this country.
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