Winter water removal

IMHO

Drain out the water, refill with antifreeze in a 50/50 mix run the engine till its up to temp, maybe a bit longer to heat off any moisture in the oil. Then it's winterized. In the spring, drain the coolant and save for next winter. Flush the system and refill with distilled and wetter.

This right here ^^^^ .
This is the safest bet you have,,,,and the antifreeze mix protects any iron from rusting while sitting dry .
Which it will if not protected .

Tommy