Can you start these in cold temperatures out of water?

Scott Danforth

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I understand what you are saying, and it makes sense, but the deal with this boat is that i am 100% sure nothing proper has been done with it for at least 3 years. I mean the engine has been exposed with no cover for 3 winters anyway. There was a block of ice past the top of the oil pan until i defrosted it the last few days lol.

To add a little bit of seasoning to the casserole there was also like a bag of leaves melted in the ice. So I mean I just want to even see if the thing starts before i even pull it in my garage which will require me to clean it lol -- part of why I need to act quickly is that in my neighborhood there are stupid rules about storing boats before may 15 before someone calls code enforcement.

I mean I didn't buy this boat, technically I inherited it, so its not like i expect anything from it

then dont worry about the boat and motor until spring. you have other issues structurally with the boat than to worry about the motor right now. you will be needing to pull the drive and motor anyway to fix the rot.
 

racerone

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If that lump of metal is a 20 F you will have to hope it starts and warms up.------Water might freeze in less that 1/2 hr if motor sits in open while you figure it out.-----Best wait for warm spring.
 
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