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| Yeah, us Buckeyes have the same problem. I can only tell you what I do. When you pull the boat onto the trailer, pull out the fuel line and let the motor run out of 'gas'. Pull the trailer out of the water and while the boat still tilts downhill, pull the drainplug. Lower the engine and let all (all!) the water drain out. Some even tap the starter to turn the crank over a few times to force out the last few drops (kinda scary, but I guess a few taps won't burn anything up). Of course, drain livewells, and check hubs to be sure no residual water remains.
Probably before I'd put this motor in the water the first time, if you are buying used and not new (?), get the lower unit grease changed and a tune up. You should also routinely check the fuel/water separator (looks like an oil filter) and empty it; keep you fuel tank full to avoid water condensing and keep fuel stabilizer in it; Seafoam can be added to the oil reservoir, also, and keep it full for the same reasons.
Be sure everything on the boat works, any problems that can develop that would leave you stuck out on the lake become life-threatening in cold conditions (eapecially when you and I are the only two fools out that day in 30* weather!). Wear your life vest all the time, bundle up, and stick a pig! m[:bigsmile:] | |
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