FishingCop
Well-known member
Okay, I've learned a lot about winter storage & prep for the baot & motor (change oil, pull plugs & spray (fog) cylinders, grease, oil, Stabil ,etc) but I recently learned even more when someone posted that you should loosen the tie-downs on the transom anytime your garaging between trips.
So... Getting ready for winter storage - besides what's mention above, what else do I need to know??????
Should I let the motor down or keep it trimmed up? With or without he transom saver? I know most hydraulics are kept out (under pressure) when stored - same for the motor trim? or, should it be left hanging down.
Should I loosen up the rear tie downs? What about the front strap (winch, whatever it's called) should I take the tension off it too??
I drained the oil last year and left the lower unit empty for the winter, but someone said to re-fill with fresh oil for storage, not empty?
So..any help here for BOTH long & short term storage (1-3 weeks between fishing trips & several cold winter months) for the motor and boat/trailer?
Thanks in advance.
Joe
So... Getting ready for winter storage - besides what's mention above, what else do I need to know??????
Should I let the motor down or keep it trimmed up? With or without he transom saver? I know most hydraulics are kept out (under pressure) when stored - same for the motor trim? or, should it be left hanging down.
Should I loosen up the rear tie downs? What about the front strap (winch, whatever it's called) should I take the tension off it too??
I drained the oil last year and left the lower unit empty for the winter, but someone said to re-fill with fresh oil for storage, not empty?
So..any help here for BOTH long & short term storage (1-3 weeks between fishing trips & several cold winter months) for the motor and boat/trailer?
Thanks in advance.
Joe