Winterize

[floater48]

Great site, Im, looking forward to icreasing my boating education over the winter. I have a 1980 85 horse Johnson. I live in a fairly mild climate. How long can my motor sit unused before I should winterize it. Can I avoid this if I fire it up and run it for 10 minutes or so every week ,month what?<br />TKS

 

[mrnobody]

Re: Winterize

a boat motor needs to be winterized before it freezes. the water in the motor can freeze and break the housing.<br />you also need to drain the carbs and fill with fuel stabilyzer so they dont varnish over the winter. starting the motor only does good while it is runing.<br /><br />good luck in whatever you decide!<br />louis

 

[Dhadley]

Re: Winterize

Also check out a post called Fresh Fuel a few back.<br /><br />Good luck!