Cold Weather Protection

[LAST PASS]

Just wondering what is the most practical way to protect my outboard motor during cold weather usage. When not in use it will be on trailer. As always, all input appreciated.

Thanks

[Gone Fishing]

Outboards are self draining so you shouldn't have a problem. Just make sure that the motor is not tilted up because you can trap water in the bottom of the lower unit in the prop area that can freeze and cause problems. You might want to check you lower unit lube to make sure water is not in there because that can cause problems as well.

[Fishndude]

:yeahthat:

I fish Steelhead through the Winter, except for when the rivers mostly freeze. I have an old Johnson 20 hs, and I just pull my boat and let it drain all winter long. I have never had any problems doing this.

[LAST PASS]

Thanks for the quik responses. Sounds simple enough.

[CASTMASTER 5000]

Thanks for the quik responses. Sounds simple enough.


It really is! I use mine all year long ususally.;)

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[Mark Sylvester]

Yeah,but obviously you're crazy!!!!:dizzy::D:evilsmile

Must be the LABATT BLUE!!!!!
Sly

[CASTMASTER 5000]

Yeah,but obviously you're crazy!!!!:dizzy::D:evilsmile

Must be the LABATT BLUE!!!!!
Sly


It's the "Blue Flu":shhh:

[thad]

My boat still in well. I raise outboard out of water. Do you think I will have problems with outboard when temps drop to low 30's?

[ted stehney]

When I put the boat on the trailer I will lower the engine all the way and turn the motor over to blow the water out. Some people say just lower the motor and let it drain. You could ruin the impeller by turning the motor over. I have not had that problem. As for a boat still docked, I am not sure however I would leave the lower unit down. The water is warmer than the air. So you should not freeze up. As stated make sure your lower unit lube is good with no water in it this time of year. Don't forget the Stabil either.

[Ed Michrina]

It takes a whole lot of cold to freeze just above the water line due to the warmth of the water but your prob still better tilting it down into the water.

Its a good time to add and keep stable in the gas. you never know when its the last trip and you want it to run through the carbs.

On my little 15 hp. I unplug the gas line on the way to the dock and let it run out. Also if its below freezing, before you start your outboard you might want to warm up the lower end. The little bit of water in the impeller can freeze to the side and damage the impeller.

like Castmaster I also use the boat all winter. I enjoy the light boat traffic.:lol:

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[Mark Sylvester]

If I didn't have a Glass boat I might be out there too. Anything to get away from the ol'............I mean get out of the house!!!:SHOCKED::D:evilsmile
Sly