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 boat question need help
#6915031
12/06/11 05:25 PM
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CantCatchNada
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I went to the lake sunday and now with weather freezing what do I need to do so the engine won't freeze. Is it to late or can I fix the problem. Thanks in advance.
Last edited by CantCatchNada; 12/06/11 05:26 PM.
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Re: boat question need help
[Re: CantCatchNada]
#6915040
12/06/11 05:27 PM
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buda13
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Store the boat with the motor trimmed down. As long as you dont have any water in your lower unit thats all you need to do!
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Re: boat question need help
[Re: CantCatchNada]
#6915046
12/06/11 05:30 PM
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CantCatchNada
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It's trimmed up with transom saver but I hope its not to late.
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Re: boat question need help
[Re: CantCatchNada]
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12/06/11 05:34 PM
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Basstoes
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How was the fishing and weather on Sunday?
 fatty has more posts than you. I have more beer in my garage right now than you!
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Re: boat question need help
[Re: CantCatchNada]
#6915441
12/06/11 07:08 PM
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elkhartdom
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drop it down, if you think it might be a little frozen, maybe use a good hair dryer on it for a few to see if you get a dribble, if you do, keep using it till it stops
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Re: boat question need help
[Re: CantCatchNada]
#6915454
12/06/11 07:12 PM
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Rube G.
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Yep, tilt the engine down. Use an air hose to blow out any and all live well lines, sure enough I always get a little water out. better to take 10 minutes to do that, than have to mess with a busted hose later on.
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Re: boat question need help
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#6915468
12/06/11 07:16 PM
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steve@S2Marine
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wouldn't hurt to turn the motor over a couple of times to blow the water out of the block.
pull the kill switch first!!!!
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Re: boat question need help
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12/06/11 08:35 PM
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J-2
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I wrap mine with an electric blanket. As for the rest of the boat. I switch the bilge/live well pumps on for a few to push any water out. Make sure the plug is out. You should be good to go.
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Re: boat question need help
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#6915780
12/06/11 08:53 PM
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Lou r Pitcher
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I wrap mine with an electric blanket. As for the rest of the boat. I switch the bilge/live well pumps on for a few to push any water out. Make sure the plug is out. You should be good to go. If no electric blanket, use just use a short string of old incandesent xmas lights..they are already outdoor rated.....a couple lights near the bilge to protect the livewell pumps and a few wrapped round the lower unit. No FREEZE up. Unplug from your GFI rated AC outlet after freeze spell passes.
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