Winterizing

[Ray Champ]

I winterized my boat last year and only had it in the water this season for 5 minutes. I put it in the water, started it, received a phone call and had to take it out of the water and leave. I didnot even put it in gear.
Do I still have to winterize this year?

Thanks,

[Fried Fillets]

Ray, depends on how much you care about your boat. The gas needs stabilizer. If not properly treated, the gas in your carbs. turns into laquer, then you've got a real problem. If you have an outboard, the cylinders should probably be fogged. I would still do it to prevent any rusting from condensation. The only thing I wouldn't be concerned with is the gear box oil. If it's an I/O, obviously you need anti-freeze in the blocks.

[Ray Champ]

My outboard is a 40HP Evinrude.

[ESOX]

I sure would. Takes 20 minutes or so to protect a few grand. even if you don't change the dope, at least give her a shot of stabil and a fogging.

[tubejig]

I agree with ESOX, better to be safe than sorry.



tubejig