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| Not a problem. I kept boats outside in the winter for years, and had no problem. Just make sure you drain all the water from the mootr(s) when you leave the lake. Trim the motor all the way down, and let it drain completely. You may also turn the motor over a couple times with the kill switch off. I don't recommend starting the motor for a moment, as you can damage your impellor, even in a few seconds of running dry. Make sure you run Stabil through the motor the last time out, and change, or at least check your lower unit lube. Make sure there is no water in there, or it will freeze and could crack your case. Fog the motor if it is an EFI or carbed. If it's a DFI, do whatever is called for. I never did anything but the stabil in my Opti. It was only laid up for a couple months, though.
I doubt the blankets will keep from freezin any water that may be left. Again, just make sure the motor is drained completely by trimming it all the way down. | |
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