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| Labs - 10/22/2008 8:08 AM
It looks like some cold weather is in store for next week which I'll be spending in Vilas Co. chasing muskys. My question pertains protecting my outboard. What steps should I be taking when pulling the boat out of the water? I trailer the boat to the lakes I like to fish so the boat is out of the water each night. In the past I have tilted the motor all the way down to drain and then pull the kill switch and turn the key a couple times to help clear the extra water. Is this enough? Any other suggestions?
Thanks
Labs
Yes, that should be all you need to do. Plus, I would check the lower unit before then to make sure you have no water in it. Crack the drain plug enough to let some fluid out. If it's been sitting for a couple days, water, if any, will be on the bottom, and will come out first. If only lube starts coming out, tighten, and feel confident you are good to go. |
