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Do I need to winterize my outboard motor?

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hongkongphooey
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Posted: Mon Oct 30th, 2006 10:12 pm

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Hi,

I am a new boater and really don't know alot about boats.

My boat with an outboard, Evinrude motor (circa 1986) is currently moored.

I spoke with a guy at a Boat Repair shop who said that if I tilt my motor down into the water during the winter, I will not need to winterize it.

I obviously want to do what's best for my boat first and my pocketbook second.

Does anybody know if this guys is right, or if he's just plain wrong.

Thanks.

HKP

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Posted: Tue Jul 8th, 2008 09:55 pm

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if it's kept indoors i'm sure that would be fine. i've never had any issues but i make sure fuel is spent and then change spark plug 1st thing in spring

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