Winter and 90 Honda

[Jeanie P]

If I leave the motor trimmed up, will the gear case drain suffieciently to prevent it from freezing or must it be left in the down position?

I'm contemplating keeping the boat in the water this winter and using it on the good days.

Allan

 

[Sea Wolf]

Allan-

This topic was discussed yesterday!

Sea Angel wrote:


"My merc 135 manual address the tilt question by recommending that the motor be left in the down position. The reason was that water could collect in the prop hub and freeze there; .."

We leave the motor down so it

1. drains on the trailer, or

2. is in the water where warm water keeps it from freezing.

If the water freezes in your slip/dock/moorage, etc., you need to get the boat up out of the water.

Here's the thread. Winterizing Questions The quote is from the top of page 2.

Cheers!

Joe.

 

[Jeanie P]

I've been on this board every day this week. Must have had a brain fart :smilep . Thanks

Allan

 

[Sea Wolf]

I've been on this board every day this week. Must have had a brain fart :smilep . Thanks

Allan

Allan-

You don't have to apologize!

I spend a lot of time here because of my bad back and limited mobility, maybe 4-6 or more hours some days, and I can't keep up with or read everything!

Help! This hobby keeps cutting into my retirement!

Joe. :smileo :cry :crook :smile :wink :teeth :rainbow :thup

 

[flapbreaker]

Is this like the toilet seat up or down debate? :lol: