I'm plumbing up a "quick winterization circuit" on my runabout

I picked up some 1" brass ball valves yesterday, along with some fittings, to be able to switch off the water intake from underneath the boat and redirect that suction line to another location.

I have seen these kinds of installations used for a plumbed in emergency bilge pump system, but my intent is to have a quick and easy way to introduce a couple gallons of antifreeze anytime I want to throughout the winter season. I will want to take that Sea Skiff out on the water during times of potential freeze at night, and if I use an environmentally acceptable antifreeze I'll be able to open the hatch, fire up the motor and draw in antifreeze at any time, at the marina, at home, or on the road.

This will also allow me an easy way to hook up hose water to the boat and run it out of the water for testing, etc. The one valve can serve as a stop-cock to shut off the intake, while opening the otner valve allows me to hook up a hose or add antifreeze. Not rocket science, and about $35 worth of parts at Home Depot.

Paul