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09.05.2021 1:18:04
Re: Leaving outboard in water in winter
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Re: Leaving outboard in water in winter
Here is the deal. If you have no water in the lowerunit oil its ok to leave it out of the water on a lift. the problem is you can not be sure if you have water or not unless you check the oil.You can get water in the lower unit from the time you check it on a trailor to when you drive it to your lift. Checking the oil on the lift is a pain in the #$%@.Odds are pretty good you don't have water in your unit but the odds have beaten me on more than one occasion when it comes to boats. Georgia temps would be similar to Arkansas I would guess, lows can get in the teens on occasion. If it was my boat and I was for sure going to leave it on a lift for the winter I would make sure the lower unit was submerged 5 inches below the cavitation plate. You would then increase your odds tremendously. This is just my opinion. Dino
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You've landed on this page because you're looking for information on how to keep a boat motor from freezing.
You can simply purchase a heated outboard motor cover, like the one above and simply have it protect your engine. here
Once you've drained the water from your outboard motor, you'll want to stabilize the fuel.
The holiday season is fast approaching and, while most boaters in your neighborhood have winterized and stored their boat and engine until spring, you still have some late-season fishing and/or hunting on your to-do list. Several sections of the US offer outdoor activities late in the year – and all Mercury Marine outboards are rated to operate at temperatures as low as -15C/+5F.
REMEMBER: When the air temperature sinks below freezing, always keep the motor in its down position when it's not running. here
However, no matter how invigorating late-season boating can be, you'll need to ensure your outboard and boat are ready to withstand the cold. Before you set the alarm clock for early tomorrow morning, keep these facts and recommendations in mind.
The holiday season is fast approaching and, while most boaters in your neighborhood have winterized and stored their boat and engine until spring, you still have some late-season fishing and/or hunting on your to-do list. Several sections of the US offer outdoor activities late in the year – and all Mercury Marine outboards are rated to operate at temperatures as low as -15C/+5F.
REMEMBER: When the air temperature sinks below freezing, always keep the motor in its down position when it's not running.
However, no matter how invigorating late-season boating can be, you'll need to ensure your outboard and boat are ready to withstand the cold. Before you set the alarm clock for early tomorrow morning, keep these facts and recommendations in mind. [links]