Vertical or horizontal?

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maxturbo

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Hi everybody I'm a new boat owner 2 months now and I love this site. Hope you guys dont mind me asking a question or 2.

I've just winterized my merc 150 outboard . And getting the rest of the boat ready for these cold NJ winter days. Question I have is in what position do I leave the motor? The motor is covered along with the boat. Do I bring it up horizontal or down vertical? And why? I've searched this topic and I read both. Who is right?
Thank you guys!
 
Boatist

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Re: Vertical or horizontal?

I would leave it all the way down so water from rain and snow can drain. If it does not drain then when it freezes up can crack the houseing.
 
Scaaty

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Re: Vertical or horizontal?

ALWAYS leave the drive (so the bellows) in the down and straight ahead......
(EDIT..whoops...why the hell was I thinking its an outdrive?..I GOT a big old Merc..Getting old?)
 
tashasdaddy

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Re: Vertical or horizontal?

bow high, motor, down and straight.
 
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Re: Vertical or horizontal?

Motor down and straight like others say and raise the nose as much as you can and keep the engine off the ground.
 
Andy in NY

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Re: Vertical or horizontal?

i was JUST thinking about the same question! my back garage doesnt have a door, and isnt very deep... so when i put it in there with the motor up the tongue is right at the front of the garage and will be exposed. if i put the motor down, then i can get it about 2 feet further back and now will have to come up with something to stop the snow from blowing in... maybe a tarp tacked to the ceiling covering the front or something...
 
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Re: Vertical or horizontal?

Thanks guys for your quick replies. I'm not worried about water getting in ,cause the complete motor will be covered along with the boat. But atleast I know now which position to keep it in. Thanks again.
I have another question but I'll post a new thread.
 
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