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| I will have my first boat in a week or two. I hope to fish all winter. In KY we can do that! However I am concerned that the cold weather could wreak havoc on a boat. What should I look out for? I am well aware of the personal safety issues.
What precautions should I take to keep the boat operating in the cold? How do you keep the live well, bilge, or lower unit from freezing if the temperature is below freezing on the way home?
Thanks in advance.
Bruce
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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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| DO NOT ADD SEAFOAM TO YOUR OUTBOARD OIL RESERVOIR!!!!! Only add it to your fuel tank. 2 Cycle motors have oil injection that is precisely measured. Any difference in this could cause major problems. Add seafoam to your fuel tank instead. It will keep the pistons and carbs clear and running free. |
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| oops, my mistake. So much for reading (and believing) the directions on the can! Glad i didn't buy any, yet.
Hey, Treats! I'm gonna throw that BumbleF lure down at the Cave on Monday, I'll let ya know how I do. thanks again, m[:bigsmile:] |
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| Hey Mikie!
I think the adding the seafoam in the oil is for 4 strokes like I/O's.
Good luck with B.F. this weekend. I just got an airbrush yesterday so I'll be sure to make some more baits before the end of the year so I can try it out.
Good fishing! |
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| Treats,
Will you email a finished product on the airbrush treats...I think I might need one now. |
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| Thanks for the info guys. I cant wate to get on the water!
Bruce |
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| Put dryer sheets in every little entry point and in the storage boxes to keep the little mice out. They will destroy your boat and wiring. |
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