First time winterizing '95 60HP Johnson

[IDFISHER]

I'm getting ready to winterize my boat/outboard for the first time and I think I have everything I need to do it properly but I have a question about residual water left in the motor. I live in a cold climate and my boat will be stored in an unheated garage for the winter. Do I have to worry about any residual water left in the motor somewhere freezing and causing damage?

 

[jbuote]

Not an expert, but pretty sure any water in the engine will drain out the small drain holes in the foot/mid-section so you don't need to worry about that..
​Last winter was my first with a boat. My engine (1971 50hp Johnson) is kept on the boat outside, Tilted down (as if on the water) and it did fine..
​The usual fogging, change lower gear oil and put a bag over prop so critters don't get into the exhaust is what I did..

​Going to follow along on this though in case I missed anything.. lol

 

[IDFISHER]

Any other input before I put it away for the winter? Thanks!

 

[ondarvr]

As long as the motor is left in the down position there's nothing to worry about. This assumes you checked the lower unit to ensure there's no water in the oil.