Antifreeze

[Ms Molly McKever]

Originally Posted by Formula260SS

I heard one Marina tested it and it froze just below 30 degrees. they are recalling it all

The problem is not finding antifreeze, Its finding the bad brand or brands of blue and pink water. What brand do you have, be safe call the maker and ask. Stop at a boat dealer and ask or have it checked.

[Rich]

I had word from two different marine mechanics in the area that they had to go back and remove/replace the antifreeze in all the boats that they already had winterized because of this issue, and now are behind schedule with customers.

I didn't get the details nor brand or mixture type of the offending antifreeze, but they only said it was recalled.

[LIforrelaxin]

Folks does anyone have any specifics here, because I just spent time search for information on a Antifreeze recall, and see nothing at all period, in every variation I tried.

With as many RV'ers and boat owners etc. that are currently winterizing their toys, to think that a company could or would keep this confidential, and quiet, is not reality.

In short this sounds like some Marina, or Marina's is pulling peoples leg.

I am not saying it isn't happening, but someone should be able to point to something specific if there really is some recall of RV anti-freeze going on.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by LIforrelaxin

Folks does anyone have any specifics here, because I just spent time search for information on a Antifreeze recall, and see nothing at all period, in every variation I tried.

With as many RV'ers and boat owners etc. that are currently winterizing their toys, to think that a company could or would keep this confidential, and quiet, is not reality.

In short this sounds like some Marina, or Marina's is pulling peoples leg.

I am not saying it isn't happening, but someone should be able to point to something specific if there really is some recall of RV anti-freeze going on.

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.

[LIforrelaxin]

Originally Posted by Rich

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.

[Formula260SS]

Originally Posted by Rich

I had word from two different marine mechanics in the area that they had to go back and remove/replace the antifreeze in all the boats that they already had winterized because of this issue, and now are behind schedule with customers.

I didn't get the details nor brand or mixture type of the offending antifreeze, but they only said it was recalled.

That's exactly what I heard